Mediating Role of Psychological Capital in Talent Retention amongst Pharmaceutical Employees of Pakistan: A Quantitative Study

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Imam, T., Ali, H., & Soo, H. S. (2018). Mediating Role of Psychological Capital in Talent Retention amongst Pharmaceutical Employees of Pakistan: A Quantitative Study. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 8(6).351-365.

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