The Public-Private Distinction in Organization Theory: A Critique and Research Strategy
- 1 April 1988
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Academy of Management in Academy of Management Review
- Vol. 13 (2), 182-201
- https://doi.org/10.2307/258571
Abstract
Scholars have devoted increasing attention to similarities and differences between public and private organizations. This paper critiques the comparative litera...This publication has 8 references indexed in Scilit:
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