Critical evaluation of porter et al.’s organizational commitment questionnaire: Implications for researchers

Journal of Personal Selling and Sales Management

Volumn 21, Issue 3, 2001, Pages 239-245

  Commeiras, Nathalie ^a   Fournier, Christophe ^a  

^a UNIV MONTPELLIER   (France)

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EID: 85009635370     PISSN: 08853134     EISSN: 15577813     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/08853134.2001.10754275     Document Type: Article

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