Modeling Subordinate Perceptions of Sexual Harassment: The Role of Superior-Subordinate Social-Sexual Interaction

Human Resource Management Review

Volumn 10, Issue 2, 2000, Pages 211-244

  Luthar, Harsh K ^a   Pastille, Catherine ^a  

^a BRYANT UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0041781603     PISSN: 10534822     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S1053-4822(99)00046-7     Document Type: Article

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