Exploring linkages among transformational leadership, workplace spirituality and well-being in health care workers

Journal of Management, Spirituality and Religion

Volumn 8, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 233-255

  McKee, Margaret C ^a   Driscoll, Cathy ^a   Kelloway, E Kevin ^a   Kelley, Elizabeth ^b  

^a SAINT MARY S UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

^b DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

Author keywords

HLM; Leadership; Mediation; Spirituality; Well being

Indexed keywords

EID: 84858247872     PISSN: 14766086     EISSN: 1942258X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14766086.2011.599147     Document Type: Review

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