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Do Firms Practice What They Preach? The Relationship Between Mission Statements and Stakeholder Management

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  • Myron Glassman

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  • Barbara Bartkus & Myron Glassman, 2008. "Do Firms Practice What They Preach? The Relationship Between Mission Statements and Stakeholder Management," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 83(2), pages 207-216, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:83:y:2008:i:2:p:207-216
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-007-9612-0
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