An examination of the factors that influence whether newcomers protect or share secrets of their former employers

Journal of Management Studies

Volumn 44, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 465-487

  Hannah, David R ^a  

^a SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

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EID: 34247567061     PISSN: 00222380     EISSN: 14676486     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-6486.2007.00694.x     Document Type: Article

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