Capturing complexity: Developing an integrated approach to analysing HRM in SMEs

Human Resource Management Journal

Volumn 16, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 48-73

  Harney, Brian ^a   Dundon, Tony ^a  

^a NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND   (Ireland)

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EID: 33645110394     PISSN: 09545395     EISSN: 09545395     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1748-8583.2006.00004.x     Document Type: Review

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