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The role of spaces in managers’ perception of workplace quality

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|Jun 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.30657/pea.2026.32.29 | Journal eISSN: 2353-7779 | Journal ISSN: 2353-5156
Language: English
Page range: 363 - 370
Submitted on: Jun 30, 2025
Accepted on: May 12, 2026
Published on: Jun 23, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

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