An exploratory study into the applicability of western HRM practices in developing countries: An algerian case study

International Journal of Commerce and Management

Volumn 13, Issue 1, 2003, Pages 61-80

  Mellahi, Kamel ^a   Frynas, Jedrzej George ^b  

^a LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

^b UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 61049192354     PISSN: 10569219     EISSN: 17588529     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/eb047460     Document Type: Article

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