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ARTICLES

Developing global practitioners

Addressing industry expectations of intercultural competence in public relations graduates in Singapore and Perth

Pages 63-78 | Received 30 Sep 2011, Accepted 05 Jan 2012, Published online: 05 Apr 2012

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