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Understanding the Joint Effects of Interdependence and Diversity on Solidarity in Work Teams

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van der Vegt, G., Flache, A. (2006). Understanding the Joint Effects of Interdependence and Diversity on Solidarity in Work Teams. In: Fetchenhauer, D., Flache, A., Buunk, B., Lindenberg, S. (eds) Solidarity and Prosocial Behavior. Critical Issues in Social Justice. Springer, Boston, MA . https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-28032-4_8

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