Effects of providing pre-test information and preparation materials on applicant reactions to selection procedures

International Journal of Selection and Assessment

Volumn 16, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 73-77

  Burns, Gary N ^a   Siers, Brian P ^b   Christiansen, Neil D ^c  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN OSHKOSH   (United States)

^b ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 38549126587     PISSN: 0965075X     EISSN: 14682389     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-2389.2008.00411.x     Document Type: Article

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