An Exploration of Differences in Content and Processes Underlying Reflection on Challenging Experiences at Work

Human Resource Development Quarterly

Volumn 28, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 337-368

  Maurer, Todd J ^a   Leheta, Dina M ^a   Conklin, Thomas A ^a  

^a GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

challenging work experiences; content; management education; process; reflection

Indexed keywords

EID: 85017447478     PISSN: 10448004     EISSN: 15321096     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/hrdq.21283     Document Type: Article

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