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Pitner, N.J., Hocevar, D. An empirical comparison of two-factor versus multifactor theories of principal leadership: Implications for the evaluation of school principals. J Pers Eval Educ 1, 93–109 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00143281
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