Reconceptualizing a dynamic model of organizational learning for schools

Journal of Educational Administration

Volumn 42, Issue 3, 2004, Pages 297-311

  Jack Lam, Y L ^a  

^a CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

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EID: 84885964951     PISSN: 09578234     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/09578230410534649     Document Type: Article

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