Types of Workplace Social Support in the Prediction of Job Satisfaction
Tags: JOB satisfaction; SOCIAL support; EMPLOYEES -- Attitudes; JOB enrichment; MANAGEMENT -- Employee participation; QUALITY of work life; WORK environment; EMPLOYEE retention; PERSONNEL management
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