The role of technical skill in perceptions of managerial performance

Journal of Management Development

Volumn 27, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 275-290

  Hysong, Sylvia J ^a  

^a MICHAEL E DEBAKEY VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER   (United States)

Author keywords

Influence; Performance management; Skills

Indexed keywords

EID: 44149085428     PISSN: 02621711     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/02621710810858605     Document Type: Article

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