An analysis of the influence of Public Relations department leadership style on public relations strategy use and effectiveness

Journal of Public Relations Research

Volumn 21, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 404-427

  Werder, Kelly Page ^a   Holtzhausen, Derina ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA   (United States)

^b OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 77951883367     PISSN: 1062726X     EISSN: 1532754X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10627260902966391     Document Type: Article

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