Cognitive complexity and salesperson adaptability: An exploratory investigation

Journal of Personal Selling and Sales Management

Volumn 20, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 15-21

  Porter, Stephen S ^a   Inks, Lawrence W ^b  

^a OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 85009643119     PISSN: 08853134     EISSN: 15577813     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/08853134.2000.10754217     Document Type: Article

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