Trust: A neglected variable in team effectiveness research

Journal of Management and Organization

Volumn 10, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 38-53

  Kiffin Petersen, Sandra ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA   (Australia)

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EID: 49749111015     PISSN: 18333672     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5172/jmo.2004.10.1.38     Document Type: Article

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