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Dickmann, M., Graubner, M., Richter, A. (2006). Human Resources Management in International Consulting Firms: Distinguishing Second and Third Wave Company Patterns. In: Domsch, M.E., Hristozova, E. (eds) Human Resource Management in Consulting Firms. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-31138-6_4
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