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The stress potential of social media in the workplace

Eliane Buchera University of St. Gallen, Institute for Media and Communications Managment, St. Gallen, SwitzerlandView further author information
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Christian Fieselerb University of St. Gallen, Institute for Media and Communications Management, Blumenbergplatz 9, St. Gallen, 9000, SwitzerlandView further author information
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Anne Suphana University of St. Gallen, Institute for Media and Communications Managment, St. Gallen, SwitzerlandView further author information
Pages 1639-1667 | Received 09 Mar 2012, Accepted 05 Jul 2012, Published online: 01 Aug 2012

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