Aims and Scope of Human Relations
Human Relations is a monthly peer-reviewed academic journal covering research on social relationships in work-related settings. The journal is published by Sage Publications on behalf of the Tavistock Institute of Human Relations (London). The journal was established in 1947 by the Tavistock Institute and the Research Center for Group Dynamics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Less
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CiteScore 

8.5
Eigenfactor 

0.005 - 0.01
H-Index 

152
Impact Factor 

5 - 10
SJR 

Q1Strategy and Management

SNIP 

3.28
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1947 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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