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Do Board Characteristics Influence Impression Management through Graph Selectivity Around CEO Changes?

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  • ALAN RAMSAY

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  • Paul Mather & Alan Ramsay, 2007. "Do Board Characteristics Influence Impression Management through Graph Selectivity Around CEO Changes?," Australian Accounting Review, CPA Australia, vol. 17(42), pages 84-95, July.
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