Action learning theoretical bases and varieties of practice

Advances in Developing Human Resources

Volumn 1, Issue 2, 1999, Pages 1-18

  Yorks, Lyle ^a   O'Neil, Judy ^a   Marsick, Victoria J ^b  

^a EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b Och Spine at New York Presbyterian Hospitals

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EID: 0006477212     PISSN: 15234223     EISSN: 15523055     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/152342239900100202     Document Type: Article

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