Applying stakeholder theory in underexplored contexts

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  • Simone R. Barakat Fundação Escola de Comércio Álvares Penteado image/svg+xml
  • Ronaldo de Oliveira Santos Jhunior University of São Paulo image/svg+xml
  • R. Edward Freeman

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https://doi.org/10.1108/RAUSP-06-2026-0197

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2026-08-07

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