International Business Management

Year: 2018
Volume: 12
Issue: 8
Page No. 493 - 501

The Effect of Safety Rules and Safety Training on Construction Workers Safety Behavior in Saudi Arabia: The Moderating Role of Social Support

Authors : Bassem Alfayez, Chandrakantan Subramaniam and Md Lazim Mohd Zin

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