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HRM of foreign firms in China: The challenge of managing host country personnel

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  • Bruton, Garry
  • Chan, Eunice S.

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  • Ahlstrom, David & Bruton, Garry & Chan, Eunice S., 2001. "HRM of foreign firms in China: The challenge of managing host country personnel," Business Horizons, Elsevier, vol. 44(3), pages 59-68.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:bushor:v:44:y:2001:i:3:p:59-68
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