Maximizing the benefits of task conflict: The role of conflict management

International Journal of Conflict Management

Volumn 12, Issue 1, 2001, Pages 4-22

  DeChurch, Leslie A ^a   Marks, Michelle A ^a,b  

^a FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0035602854     PISSN: 10444068     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/eb022847     Document Type: Article

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