A comparison of the communication behaviors of temporary employees and new hires

Communication Research

Volumn 24, Issue 6, 1997, Pages 731-754

  Sias, Patricia M ^a   Kramer, Michael W ^a   Jenkins, Edith ^a  

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EID: 0031525759     PISSN: 00936502     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0093650297024006006     Document Type: Article

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