Towards a theoretical model of performance inhibiting workplace dynamics

Human Resource Development Review

Volumn 7, Issue 4, 2008, Pages 408-423

  Altman, Brian A ^a   Akdere, Mesut ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MILWAUKEE   (United States)

Author keywords

Double binds; Interpersonal interactions; Performance; Quality management; Workplace dynamics

Indexed keywords

EID: 56849099620     PISSN: 15344843     EISSN: 15526712     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1534484308324306     Document Type: Review

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