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Understanding Consumer’s Responses to Enterprise’s Ethical Behaviors: An Investigation in China

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  • Xinming Deng, 2012. "Understanding Consumer’s Responses to Enterprise’s Ethical Behaviors: An Investigation in China," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 107(2), pages 159-181, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:107:y:2012:i:2:p:159-181
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-011-1031-6
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