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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

A Multilevel Study of Change-Oriented Leadership and Commitment: The Moderating Effect of Group Emotional Contagion

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Pages 637-650 | Received 13 Aug 2022, Accepted 17 Feb 2023, Published online: 07 Mar 2023

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