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Transformational Leadership and Organisational Citizenship Behavior in the Public Sector in South Korea: The Mediating Role of Affective Commitment

Pages 867-892 | Received 02 Jul 2011, Accepted 11 Aug 2011, Published online: 27 Sep 2012

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