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Khurana, Rakesh, 1967–

Searching for a corporate savior : the irrational quest for charismatic CEOs / Rakesh Khurana.

p.   cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 0-691-07437-2 (alk. paper)

1. Executives—Recruiting.    2. Chief executive officers.   3. Executive succession.   I. Title.

HF5549.5.R44 K48     2002

658.4′07111—dc21          2002070379

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