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Determinants of the Effectiveness of Corporate Codes of Ethics: An Empirical Study

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  • Jang Singh, 2011. "Determinants of the Effectiveness of Corporate Codes of Ethics: An Empirical Study," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 101(3), pages 385-395, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:101:y:2011:i:3:p:385-395
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-010-0727-3
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