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The ‘Flexible Firm’: Strategy and Segmentation

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  • Laurie Hunter
  • Alan McGregor
  • John Maclnnes
  • Alan Sproull

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  • Laurie Hunter & Alan McGregor & John Maclnnes & Alan Sproull, 1993. "The ‘Flexible Firm’: Strategy and Segmentation," British Journal of Industrial Relations, London School of Economics, vol. 31(3), pages 383-407, September.
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    1. Anna Pollert, 1988. "The `Flexible Firm': Fixation or Fact?," Work, Employment & Society, British Sociological Association, vol. 2(3), pages 281-316, September.
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