On the Folly of Rewarding A, While Hoping for B.

S. Kerr

doi:10.2307/255378

journal article Dec 01, 1975

On the Folly of Rewarding A, While Hoping for B.

S. Kerr

Academy of Management Journal Vol. 18 No. 4 pp. 769-783 · Academy of Management

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Published: Dec 01, 1975
Vol/Issue: 18(4)
Pages: 769-783

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