Janelle
Southern Cross University
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2006
A study of business ethical practices in Australian organisations: a multiple case study
Peter Wai-Hong Wong
Southern Cross University
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Wong, PW 2006, 'A study of business ethical practices in Australian organisations: a multiple case study ', PhD thesis, Southern Cross University, Lismore, NSW. Copyright PW Wong 2006
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A Study of Business Ethical Practices in Australian Organisations - A Multiple Case Study.
Peter W. Wong
March 2006
Volume I
A research thesis submitted to the Graduate College of Management, Southern Cross University, Lismore, Australia, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Business Administration.
A Study of Business Ethical Practices in Australian Organisations - A Multiple Case Study.
CERTIFCATE
I certify that the work presented in this thesis is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, original except as acknowledged in the text and that the material has not been submitted, either in whole or in part, for a degree at this or any other university. I also certify that, to the best of my knowledge, any assistance and help received in preparing this thesis, and all sources used have been acknowledged in this thesis.
Peter Wai-Hong WONG, 24 March 2006
This thesis has been copy-edited by Gita Sankaran, Justine Bromley and John Psarologos
Copyright © Peter Wong 2006
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A Study of Business Ethical Practices in Australian Organisations - A Multiple Case Study.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I would like to acknowledge the people and organisations
ePublications@SCU
Theses
2006
A study of business ethical practices in Australian organisations: a multiple case study
Peter Wai-Hong Wong
Southern Cross University
Publication details
Wong, PW 2006, 'A study of business ethical practices in Australian organisations: a multiple case study ', PhD thesis, Southern Cross University, Lismore, NSW. Copyright PW Wong 2006
ePublications@SCU is an electronic repository administered by Southern Cross University Library. Its goal is to capture and preserve the intellectual output of Southern Cross University authors and researchers, and to increase visibility and impact through open access to researchers around the world. For further information please contact epubs@scu.edu.au.
A Study of Business Ethical Practices in Australian Organisations - A Multiple Case Study.
Peter W. Wong
March 2006
Volume I
A research thesis submitted to the Graduate College of Management, Southern Cross University, Lismore, Australia, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Business Administration.
A Study of Business Ethical Practices in Australian Organisations - A Multiple Case Study.
CERTIFCATE
I certify that the work presented in this thesis is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, original except as acknowledged in the text and that the material has not been submitted, either in whole or in part, for a degree at this or any other university. I also certify that, to the best of my knowledge, any assistance and help received in preparing this thesis, and all sources used have been acknowledged in this thesis.
Peter Wai-Hong WONG, 24 March 2006
This thesis has been copy-edited by Gita Sankaran, Justine Bromley and John Psarologos
Copyright © Peter Wong 2006
ii
A Study of Business Ethical Practices in Australian Organisations - A Multiple Case Study.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I would like to acknowledge the people and organisations
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