The Frame of Reference Approach as a Solution to an Assessment Center Dilemma

Consulting Psychology Journal

Volumn 53, Issue 2, 2001, Pages 96-107

  Goodstone, Michael S ^a   Lopez, Felix E ^b  

^a FARMINGDALE STATE COLLEGE   (United States)

^b Lopez and Associates Inc   (United States)

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EID: 33645345204     PISSN: 10659293     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1037/1061-4087.53.2.96     Document Type: Article

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