Journal Article10.1007/s00187-021-00333-4
Realizing implementation through relational exchanges with top managers: the mediating role of middle managers’ divergent strategic behavior
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About: This article is published in Journal of management control. The article was published on 17 Jan 2022. The article focuses on the topics: Middle management & Adaptability.
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