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Triumphs and tragedies: expectations and commitments upon repatriation

Linda K. Stroh Institute of Human Resources and Industrial Relations, Loyola University, Chicago, 820 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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Hal B. Gregersen Marriott School of Management, Brigham Young University, 783 Tanner Building, Provo, UT 94602, USA
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J. Stewart Black Center for Global Assignments, 2907 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
Pages 681-697 | Published online: 18 Feb 2011

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