How can bad writing waste a businessperson’s time? A researcher asked that question of workers who read business material an average of 25 hours per week (about half of which was e-mail). What writing flaws do you think they named? Should new employees be trained in writing effectively on the job?

How can bad writing waste a businessperson’s time? A researcher asked that question of workers who read business material an average of 25 hours per week (about half of which was e-mail). What writing flaws do you think they named? Should new employees be trained in writing effectively on the job?

Principles of Accounting Volume 2

19th Edition

ISBN:9781947172609

Author:OpenStax

Publisher:OpenStax

Chapter8: Standard Costs And Variances

Section: Chapter Questions

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