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Jiang Li, “Variability of HR Practices and their Impact on Organizational Commitment Across Different Sectors in South Africa”, Journal of Enterprise and Business Intelligence, vol.4, no.1, pp. 032-041, January 2024. doi: 10.53759/5181/JEBI202404004.
