Learning and development experiences of self-initiated expatriate women in the united arab emirates

Human Resource Development International

Volumn 14, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 273-290

  Stalker, B ^a   Mavin, S ^a  

^a NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Development; Expatriates; Learning; Self initiated; UAE; Women

Indexed keywords

EID: 84876421742     PISSN: 13678868     EISSN: 14698374     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13678868.2011.585062     Document Type: Erratum

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