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Autonomous work group selection

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The history of selecting office employees and autonomous work group employees is discussed. This study demonstrates the implementation of autonomous work group procedures with office/clerical employees. A selection model is developed advocating the use of skill, personality, and cognitive-based tests.

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    George A. Neuman

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Neuman, G.A. Autonomous work group selection. J Bus Psychol 6, 283–291 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01126715

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