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An Examination of the "After-Effects" of a Leadership Training Program on University Students
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- Award ID(s):
- 2154049
- PAR ID:
- 10608101
- Editor(s):
- Christopher, M; Sharma, P
- Publisher / Repository:
- International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management
- Date Published:
- Journal Name:
- International journal of economics commerce and management
- Volume:
- 12
- Issue:
- 10
- ISSN:
- 2348-0386
- Page Range / eLocation ID:
- 55-69
- Subject(s) / Keyword(s):
- After-Effects, Effects, Leadership, Leadership Training Program, University Students
- Format(s):
- Medium: X
- Sponsoring Org:
- National Science Foundation
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