Dispersed leadership predictor of the work environment for creativity and productivity

European Journal of Innovation Management

Volumn 8, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 182-204

  Politis, John D ^a  

^a HIGHER COLLEGES OF TECHNOLOGY   (United Arab Emirates)

Author keywords

Creative thinking; Innovation; Leadership; Productivity rate; Self development

Indexed keywords

EID: 21544442579     PISSN: 14601060     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/14601060510594693     Document Type: Article

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