Do rising levels of qualification alter work ethic, work orientation and organizational commitment for the worse? Evidence from the UK, 1985-2001

Journal of Education and Work

Volumn 18, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 131-164

  Rose, Michael ^a  

^a University of Bath   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 27944445052     PISSN: 13639080     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13639080500085885     Document Type: Review

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