The Role of Work Context in Work Motivation: A Public Sector Application of Goal and Social Cognitive Theories

Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory

Volumn 14, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 59-78

  Wright, Bradley E ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE   (United States)

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EID: 0442307285     PISSN: 10531858     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/jopart/muh004     Document Type: Article

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