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Status competition and performance in work groups

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  • Loch, Christoph H.
  • Huberman, Bernardo A.
  • Stout, Suzanne

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  • Loch, Christoph H. & Huberman, Bernardo A. & Stout, Suzanne, 2000. "Status competition and performance in work groups," Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, Elsevier, vol. 43(1), pages 35-55, September.
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