Go for the goal(s): Relationship between goal setting and transfer of training following leadership development

Academy of Management Learning and Education

Volumn 11, Issue 4, 2012, Pages 555-569

  Johnson, Stefanie K ^a   Garrison, Lauren L ^a   Hernez Broome, Gina ^b   Fleenor, John W ^b   Steed, Judith L ^b  

^a Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery   (United States)

^b Center for Creative Leadership   (United States)

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EID: 84879494381     PISSN: 1537260X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5465/amle.2010.0149     Document Type: Article

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