Real-time performance monitoring, goal-setting, and feedback for forklift drivers in a distribution centre

Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology

Volumn 82, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 391-403

  Ludwig, Timothy D ^a   Goomas, David T ^b  

^a APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b Supply Chain Operational Consultant ^*  (United States)

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EID: 67249156114     PISSN: 09631798     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1348/096317908X314036     Document Type: Article

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