Factors influencing the acceptance of web-based training in Malaysia: Applying the technology acceptance model

International Journal of Training and Development

Volumn 12, Issue 4, 2008, Pages 253-264

  Hashim, Junaidah ^a  

^a INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA   (Malaysia)

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EID: 56749169878     PISSN: 13603736     EISSN: 14682419     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-2419.2008.00307.x     Document Type: Article

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