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The role of communication in managing reductions in work force

John R. Johnson Professor of Communication, University of Wisconsin‐Milwaukee,
,
Michael J. Bernhagen Provider Affairs Specialist at Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
,
Vernon Miller Assistant Professor of Communication, Michigan State University,
&
Mike Allen Associate Professor of Communication, University of Wisconsin‐Milwaukee,
Pages 139-164 | Published online: 21 May 2009

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