Computer training and individual differences: When method matters

Human Resource Development Quarterly

Volumn 9, Issue 3, 1998, Pages 271-283

  Harp, Candice G ^a   Taylor, Sandra C ^b   Satzinger, John W ^c  

^a Georgia Southern University ^*  (United States)

^b GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 85011462624     PISSN: 10448004     EISSN: 15321096     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/hrdq.3920090306     Document Type: Article

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