Integrating expectations, experiences, and psychological contract violations: A longitudinal study of new professionals

Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology

Volumn 77, Issue 4, 2004, Pages 493-514

  Sutton, Gigi ^a   Griffin, Mark A ^a  

^a QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (Australia)

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EID: 10244221169     PISSN: 09631798     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1348/0963179042596487     Document Type: Article

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