Perceptions of leader transformational ability: The role of leader speech and follower self-esteem

Journal of Management Development

Volumn 26, Issue 8, 2007, Pages 710-722

  Munir Sidani, Yusuf ^a  

^a AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT   (Lebanon)

Author keywords

Business studies; Graduates; Higher education; Perception; Quality; Vietnam

Indexed keywords

EID: 34548166271     PISSN: 02621711     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/02621710710777237     Document Type: Article

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