Leading to make a difference: A field experiment on the performance effects of transformational leadership, perceived social impact, and public service motivation

Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory

Volumn 24, Issue 1, 2014, Pages 109-136

  Bellé, Nicola ^a  

^a BOCCONI UNIVERSITY   (Italy)

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EID: 84890495296     PISSN: 10531858     EISSN: 14779803     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/jopart/mut033     Document Type: Article

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