How different survey techniques can impact consultant recommendations: A scientist-practitioner study comparing two popular methods

Consulting Psychology Journal

Volumn 58, Issue 4, 2006, Pages 195-205

  Westaby, James D ^a  

^a Och Spine at New York Presbyterian Hospitals   (United States)

Author keywords

Intention; Job satisfaction; Reasons; Survey research; Turnover

Indexed keywords

EID: 33845922591     PISSN: 10659293     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1037/1065-9293.58.4.195     Document Type: Review

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