The impact of buddying on psychological capital and work engagement: An empirical study of socialization in the professional services sector

Thunderbird International Business Review

Volumn 54, Issue 6, 2012, Pages 891-905

  Nigah, Neelam ^a   Davis, Ann J ^b   Hurrell, Scott A ^c  

^a ASTON UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

^b ASTON UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

^c UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 84867902858     PISSN: 10964762     EISSN: 15206874     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/tie.21510     Document Type: Article

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