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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Organizational linkages : understanding the productivity paradox / Douglas H. Harris, editor ; Panel on Organizational Linkages, Committee on Human Factors, Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, National Research Council.

p. cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Industrial productivity. 2. Industrial productivity—United States. 3. Organizational effectiveness. I. Harris, Douglas H., 1930– . II. National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Human Factors. III. National Research Council (U.S.). Panel on Organizational Linkages.

HC79.I52074 1994

338.5—dc20 94-29475

CIP