An evaluation of conceptual weaknesses in transformational and charismatic leadership theories

Leadership Quarterly

Volumn 10, Issue 2, 1999, Pages 285-305

  Yukl, Gary ^a  

^a STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK   (United States)

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EID: 0000804373     PISSN: 10489843     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S1048-9843(99)00013-2     Document Type: Article

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