Encyclopedia of Management, 5th ed.
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Encyclopedia of management / edited by Marilyn M. Helms.—5th ed.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-7876-6556-8 (hardcover: alk. paper)
1. Industrial management—Encyclopedias. I. Helms, Marilyn M., 1962-

HD30.15.E49 2006
658′.003—dc22

2005018546

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