A model of factors affecting the treatment of disabled individuals in organizations

Academy of Management Review

Volumn 21, Issue 2, 1996, Pages 352-401

  Stone, Dianna L ^a   Colella, Adrienne ^a  

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EID: 0030536806     PISSN: 03637425     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5465/AMR.1996.9605060216     Document Type: Article

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