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Engagement in management research. / Lewis, P J.
Lancaster University: The Department of Management Science, 2004. (Management Science Working Paper Series).

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Lewis, PJ 2004 'Engagement in management research' Management Science Working Paper Series, The Department of Management Science, Lancaster University.

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Lewis, P. J. (2004). Engagement in management research. (Management Science Working Paper Series). The Department of Management Science.

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Lewis PJ. Engagement in management research. Lancaster University: The Department of Management Science. 2004. (Management Science Working Paper Series).

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Lewis, P J. / Engagement in management research. Lancaster University : The Department of Management Science, 2004. (Management Science Working Paper Series).

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