A test of the importation and work environment models: The effects of work ethic, importance of money, and management views on the job satisfaction and organizational commitment of correctional staff

Journal of Crime and Justice

Volumn 32, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 61-92

  Lambert, Eric G ^a   Hogan, Nancy L ^b  

^a WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 84862199483     PISSN: 0735648X     EISSN: 21589119     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/0735648X.2009.9721262     Document Type: Article

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