September 2007
Beginner
70 pages
55m
English
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The Truth About Being a Successful Manager: The Essential Truths in 20 Minutes
by Dr. Stephen P. Robbins
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References
Truth 1
Davis-Blake, A., and J. Pfeffer. “Just a Mirage: The Search for Dispositional Effects in Organizational Research.” Academy of Management Review (July 1989): 385–400.
Truth 2
Breaugh, J. A. “Realistic Job Previews: A Critical Appraisal and Future Research Directions.” Academy of Management Review (October 1983): 612–619.
Buda, R., and B. H. Charnov. “Message Processing in Realistic Recruitment Practices.” Journal of Managerial Issues (Fall 2003): 302–316.
Hymowitz, C. “Immigrant Couple Use Their Survival Skills to Build Tech Success.” Wall Street Journal (February 12, 2001): B1.
Phillips, J. M. “Effects of Realistic Job Previews on Multiple Organizational Outcomes: A Meta-Analysis.” Academy of Management Journal (December ...
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