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The Ethical Agendas of Employment Agencies Towards Migrant Workers in the UK: Deciphering the Codes

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  • Chris Forde & Robert MacKenzie, 2010. "The Ethical Agendas of Employment Agencies Towards Migrant Workers in the UK: Deciphering the Codes," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 97(1), pages 31-41, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:97:y:2010:i:1:p:31-41
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-011-1077-5
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