Individual differences in self-attributed motives for tipping: Antecedents, consequences, and implications

International Journal of Hospitality Management

Volumn 28, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 432-438

  Lynn, Michael ^a  

^a 335 Statler Hall   (United States)

Author keywords

Consumer behavior; Motivation; Personality; Tipping

Indexed keywords

EID: 64049090379     PISSN: 02784319     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhm.2008.10.009     Document Type: Article

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