Complexities and controversies in linking HRM with organizational outcomes

Journal of Management Studies

Volumn 38, Issue 8, 2001, Pages 1121-1149

  Truss, Catherine ^a  

^a KINGSTON UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 0035647915     PISSN: 00222380     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/1467-6486.00275     Document Type: Article

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