Investigating the effectiveness of managers through an analysis of stakeholder perceptions

Journal of Management Development

Volumn 22, Issue 9-10, 2003, Pages 762-783

  Fraser, Campbell ^a   Zarkada Fraser, Anna ^a  

^a GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Management effectiveness; Performance measurement (quality); Stakeholders

Indexed keywords

EID: 0347588161     PISSN: 02621711     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/02621710310495766     Document Type: Article

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