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Agency influences on risk reduction and operating performance: An empirical investigation among strategic groups

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  • Veliyath, Rajaram
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  • Veliyath, Rajaram & Ferris, Stephen P., 1997. "Agency influences on risk reduction and operating performance: An empirical investigation among strategic groups," Journal of Business Research, Elsevier, vol. 39(3), pages 219-230, July.
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