The effects of leader communication on a worker's intent to stay: An investigation using structural equation modeling

Human Performance

Volumn 20, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 85-102

  Mayfield, Jacqueline ^a   Mayfield, Milton ^a  

^a Texas AandM International University   (United States)

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EID: 34249741954     PISSN: 08959285     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/08959280701332018     Document Type: Article

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