The impact of subordinate-supervisor similarity in growth-need strength on work outcomes: The mediating role of perceived similarity

Journal of Organizational Behavior

Volumn 27, Issue 8, 2006, Pages 1121-1148

  Xu, Huang ^a   Iun, Joyce ^a  

^a HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY   (Hong Kong)

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EID: 37849189315     PISSN: 08943796     EISSN: 10991379     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/job.415     Document Type: Article

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