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The Qualities and Competencies of the Ideal Direct Supervisor (Manager) According to Generation Z - Research Results in Poland and Great Britain Cover

The Qualities and Competencies of the Ideal Direct Supervisor (Manager) According to Generation Z - Research Results in Poland and Great Britain

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|Feb 2026

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Language: English
Page range: 531 - 550
Submitted on: Nov 6, 2025
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Accepted on: Dec 29, 2025
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Published on: Feb 22, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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