A Framework for Investigating the Link between Workplace Romance and Sexual Harassment

Group and Organization Management

Volumn 26, Issue 2, 2001, Pages 206-229

  Pierce, Charles A ^a   Aguinis, Herman ^b  

^a MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO   (United States)

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EID: 0035592409     PISSN: 10596011     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1059601101262005     Document Type: Article

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