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Double Standards: The Role of Techniques of Neutralization

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  • Patrick Kenhove

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  • Tine Bock & Patrick Kenhove, 2011. "Double Standards: The Role of Techniques of Neutralization," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 99(2), pages 283-296, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:99:y:2011:i:2:p:283-296
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-010-0654-3
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    5. Iris Vermeir & Patrick Kenhove, 2008. "Gender Differences in Double Standards," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 81(2), pages 281-295, August.
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