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The hidden ethics of corporate governance and the practical uses of corporate governance codes: a commentary on Bhimani

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Ahrens, T. The hidden ethics of corporate governance and the practical uses of corporate governance codes: a commentary on Bhimani. J Manage Gov 12, 149–152 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10997-008-9062-9

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