Matching training methods and factors of cognitive ability: A means to improve training outcomes

Human Resource Development Quarterly

Volumn 13, Issue 1, 2002, Pages 71-88

  Carter, Shani D ^a  

^a RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE   (United States)

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EID: 0037550860     PISSN: 10448004     EISSN: 15321096     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/hrdq.1014     Document Type: Article

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