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Research Article

The virtuous cycle of prosocial behaviour and perceived prosocial impact in organizations: a longitudinal three-wave study

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Pages 462-473 | Received 07 Mar 2023, Accepted 15 Feb 2024, Published online: 07 Mar 2024

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