The effectiveness of distance learning initiatives in organizations

Journal of Vocational Behavior

Volumn 63, Issue 2, 2003, Pages 289-303

  Burgess, Jennifer R D ^a   Russell, Joyce E A ^b  

^a BRADLEY UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND   (United States)

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EID: 0141857119     PISSN: 00018791     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0001-8791(03)00045-9     Document Type: Article

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