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Firm Bosses or Helpful Neighbours? The Ambiguity and Co-Construction of MNE Regional Management Mandates

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  • Sara L. McGaughey
  • L. Jeremy Clegg

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  • Eva A. Alfoldi & Sara L. McGaughey & L. Jeremy Clegg, 2017. "Firm Bosses or Helpful Neighbours? The Ambiguity and Co-Construction of MNE Regional Management Mandates," Journal of Management Studies, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 54(8), pages 1170-1205, December.
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