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Why Does Interactional Justice Promote Organizational Loyalty, Job Performance, and Prevent Mental Impairment? The Role of Social Support and Social Stressors

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Pages 193-218 | Received 13 Mar 2012, Accepted 12 Nov 2013, Published online: 10 Mar 2014

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