Toward an integrative theory of counterproductive workplace behavior: A causal reasoning perspective

International Journal of Selection and Assessment

Volumn 10, Issue 1-2, 2002, Pages 36-50

  Martinko, Mark J ^a   Gundlach, Michael J ^a   Douglas, Scott C ^b  

^a FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA   (United States)

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EID: 0036000503     PISSN: 0965075X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/1468-2389.00192     Document Type: Article

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