Exploring the performance effects of visible attribute diversity: The moderating role of span of control and organizational life cycle

International Journal of Human Resource Management

Volumn 17, Issue 12, 2006, Pages 2091-2109

  Richard, Orlando ^a   Ford, David ^a   Ismail, Kiran ^a  

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EID: 34250851526     PISSN: 09585192     EISSN: 14664399     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09585190601000246     Document Type: Article

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