Darwinism, behavioral genetics, and organizational behavior: A review and agenda for future research

Journal of Organizational Behavior

Volumn 27, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 121-141

  Ilies, Remus ^a   Arvey, Richard D ^b,c   Bouchard Jr , Thomas J ^c,d  

^a MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA   (United States)

^c UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA   (United States)

^d Minnesota Center for Twin and Adoption Research   (United States)

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EID: 33644626806     PISSN: 08943796     EISSN: 10991379     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/job.351     Document Type: Review

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