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Using self-report questionnaires in OB research: A comment on the use of a controversial method

  1. Paul E. Spector*

Article first published online: 21 NOV 2006

DOI: 10.1002/job.4030150503

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Journal of Organizational Behavior

Journal of Organizational Behavior

Volume 15, Issue 5, pages 385–392, September 1994

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Spector, P. E. (1994), Using self-report questionnaires in OB research: A comment on the use of a controversial method. J. Organiz. Behav., 15: 385–392. doi: 10.1002/job.4030150503

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  1. University of South Florida, USA

*Department of Psychology, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33620

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  1. Issue published online: 21 NOV 2006
  2. Article first published online: 21 NOV 2006
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 18 FEB 1994

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