Cognitive diversity and consensus in group decision making: The role of inputs, processes, and outcomes

Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes

Volumn 85, Issue 2, 2001, Pages 310-335

  Mohammed, Susan ^a   Ringseis, Erika ^b  

^a PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY   (Canada)

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EID: 0042427434     PISSN: 07495978     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1006/obhd.2000.2943     Document Type: Article

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