The effect of relationship dimensions on interpersonal and interorganizational commitment in organizations conducting business between Australia and China

Journal of Business Research

Volumn 52, Issue 2, 2001, Pages 111-121

  Mavondo, Felix T ^a   Rodrigo, Elaine M ^a  

^a MONASH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Australia; China; Interorganizational commitment; Interpersonal relationship; Relationship dimensions

Indexed keywords

EID: 0041370221     PISSN: 01482963     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0148-2963(99)00064-8     Document Type: Article

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