Multiple perspectives on training evaluation: Probing stakeholder perceptions in a global network development firm

American Journal of Evaluation

Volumn 22, Issue 1, 2001, Pages 37-53

  Michalski, Greg V ^a   Cousins, J Bradley ^a  

^a American College Testing Incorporated   (United States)

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EID: 0035644039     PISSN: 10982140     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S1098-2140(01)00108-4     Document Type: Article

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