A review of telework research: Findings, new directions, and lessons for the study of modern work

Journal of Organizational Behavior

Volumn 23, Issue SPEC. ISS., 2002, Pages 383-400

  Bailey, Diane E ^a   Kurland, Nancy B ^b  

^a Stanford University   (United States)

^b NONE   (United States)

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EID: 0036246123     PISSN: 08943796     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/job.144     Document Type: Review

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