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Articles

Leveraging responsible artificial intelligence to enhance salespeople well-being and performance

负责任的人工智能应用对销售员工幸福感和绩效提升的实证研究

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Pages 735-765 | Received 22 Dec 2023, Accepted 25 May 2024, Published online: 17 Jun 2024

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