An investigation of personality similarity effects (relational and perceived) on peer and supervisor ratings and the role of familiarity and liking

Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology

Volumn 74, Issue 5, 2001, Pages 637-657

  Strauss, Judy P ^a   Barrick, Murray R ^b   Connerley, Mary L ^c  

^a CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF IOWA   (United States)

^c VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0035540586     PISSN: 09631798     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1348/096317901167569     Document Type: Article

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