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Employees and the Operation of Accountability

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  • Thomas Johansen, 2008. "Employees and the Operation of Accountability," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 83(2), pages 247-263, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:83:y:2008:i:2:p:247-263
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-007-9615-x
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