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All in the Mind? Ethical Identity and the Allure of Corporate Responsibility

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  • Max Baker & John Roberts, 2011. "All in the Mind? Ethical Identity and the Allure of Corporate Responsibility," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 101(1), pages 5-15, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:101:y:2011:i:1:p:5-15
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-011-1171-8
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