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Journal of Change Management
Reframing Leadership and Organizational Practice
Volume 11, 2011 - Issue 3
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The Competing Roles of Middle Management: Negotiated Order In the Context of Change

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Pages 353-373 | Published online: 17 Jun 2011

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