When traits are behaviors: The relationship between behavioral responses and trait-based overall assessment center ratings

Human Performance

Volumn 20, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 415-432

  Jackson, Duncan J R ^a,b   Barney, Andrew R ^a   Stillman, Jennifer A ^a   Kirkley, William ^a  

^a MASSEY UNIVERSITY   (New Zealand)

^b MASSEY UNIVERSITY   (New Zealand)

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EID: 34948862251     PISSN: 08959285     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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