Understanding human competence at work: An interpretative approach

Academy of Management Journal

Volumn 43, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 9-25

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EID: 0034338836     PISSN: 00014273     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2307/1556383     Document Type: Article

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