The temporal effect of training utility perceptions on adopting a trained method: The role of perceived organizational support

Human Resource Development Quarterly

Volumn 22, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 69-86

  Madera, Juan M ^a   Steele, Stacey T ^b   Beier, Margaret ^c  

^a UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON   (United States)

^b A Booz and Company Inc   (United States)

^c RICE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 79952777511     PISSN: 10448004     EISSN: 15321096     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/hrdq.20059     Document Type: Article

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