The dynamics of downsizing in Australia and New Zealand

Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources

Volumn 35, Issue 1, 1997, Pages 65-79

  Littler, Craig R ^a   Dunford, Richard ^b   Bramble, Thomas ^c   Hede, Andrew ^d  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND   (Australia)

^b VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON   (New Zealand)

^c UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND   (Australia)

^d UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST   (Australia)

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EID: 0038185476     PISSN: 10384111     EISSN: 17447941     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/103841119703500106     Document Type: Article

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