A case for recognizing distinctions among constructs that capture interpersonal mistreatment in work organizations

Journal of Organizational Behavior

Volumn 32, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 487-498

  Tepper, Bennett J ^a   Henle, Christine A ^b  

^a GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences   (United States)

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EID: 79953047895     PISSN: 08943796     EISSN: 10991379     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/job.688     Document Type: Article

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