Reporting the new competence needs of clerical–administrative workers: An employer perspective

Journal of Vocational Education and Training

Volumn 49, Issue 1, 1997, Pages 21-44

  Velde, Christine ^a  

^a QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (Australia)

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EID: 84892225957     PISSN: 13636820     EISSN: 17475090     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13636829700200003     Document Type: Article

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