Evaluating the effectiveness of an experiential “hybrid” workshop: Strategy development and team building in a manufacturing organization

Journal of Management Development

Volumn 14, Issue 1, 1995, Pages 40-52

  Mazany, P ^a   Francis, S ^a   Sumich, P ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND   (New Zealand)

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EID: 3543052712     PISSN: 02621711     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/02621719510075897     Document Type: Review

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