A Multivariate Study of Absence from Work
Tags: ABSENTEEISM (Labor) -- Psychological aspects; EMPLOYEES -- Attitudes -- Research; JOB satisfaction -- Research; TASK analysis -- Psychological aspects; LEADERSHIP -- Social aspects; JOB enrichment; PROBLEM employees; QUALITY of work life; INDUSTRIAL psychology; EMPLOYEE morale -- Research; WORK environment -- Social aspects; SEX differences (Biology) -- Research
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