Transfer of training: The role of feedback in supportive social networks

International Journal of Training and Development

Volumn 14, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 81-94

  Van den Bossche, Piet ^a,b   Segers, Mien ^a,b   Jansen, Niekie ^a,b  

^a MAASTRICHT UNIVERSITY   (Netherlands)

^b Russell Reynolds Associates   (Netherlands)

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EID: 77953909880     PISSN: 13603736     EISSN: 14682419     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-2419.2010.00343.x     Document Type: Article

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