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The Effects of Ethical Codes on Ethical Perceptions of Actions Toward Stakeholders

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  • Mitchell Neubert

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  • Joseph McKinney & Tisha Emerson & Mitchell Neubert, 2010. "The Effects of Ethical Codes on Ethical Perceptions of Actions Toward Stakeholders," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 97(4), pages 505-516, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:97:y:2010:i:4:p:505-516
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-010-0521-2
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