Alternative work arrangements and perceived career success: Current evidence from the big four firms in the US

Accounting, Organizations and Society

Volumn 33, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 48-72

  Johnson, Eric N ^a   Lowe, D Jordan ^b   Reckers, Philip M J ^c  

^a INDIANA UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY WEST   (United States)

^c ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 36248966660     PISSN: 03613682     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.aos.2006.12.005     Document Type: Article

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