International assignments

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Reiche, B. and Harzing, A. 2018. International assignments. in: Reiche, B., Harzing, A. and Tenzer, H. (ed.) International Human Resource Management, 5th edition London, UK SAGE Publications. pp. 159-207
Chapter titleInternational assignments
AuthorsReiche, B. and Harzing, A.
Research GroupInternational and Cross-cultural Management group
Page range159-207
Book titleInternational Human Resource Management, 5th edition
EditorsReiche, B., Harzing, A. and Tenzer, H.
PublisherSAGE Publications
Place of publicationLondon, UK
Edition5th
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Hardcover9781526426963
Paperback9781526426970
Copyright Year2019
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Print16 Oct 2018
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Deposited16 Nov 2018
Accepted01 Sep 2018
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