Organizational learning mechanisms and continuous improvement: A longitudinal study

Journal of Organizational Change Management

Volumn 10, Issue 5, 1997, Pages 426-446

  Mitki, Yoram ^a   Shani, A B ^b   Meiri, Zvi ^c  

^a Ruppin Institute   (Israel)

^b CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c Paper and Board Division   (Israel)

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EID: 0031490118     PISSN: 09534814     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/09534819710177530     Document Type: Article

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