Learning problems in transnational business education and training: The case of the MBA in Thailand

International Journal of Training and Development

Volumn 13, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 262-279

  Pimpa, Nattavud ^a  

^a RMIT UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

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EID: 71049154468     PISSN: 13603736     EISSN: 14682419     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-2419.2009.00331.x     Document Type: Article

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