A Three Sample Test of Some Extensions to the Job Characteristics Model of Work Motivation
Tags: EMPLOYEE motivation; REGRESSION analysis; MANAGEMENT science; CORPORATIONS -- Growth; CURVILINEAR coordinates; ORGANIZATIONAL behavior; WORK design; EMPLOYEES -- Attitudes; PERSONNEL management; JOB performance
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