QUESTION 9 1. When thinking about managers versus leaders, which of the following is a common comparison? C Managers understand the vision; leaders understand the mission and economics. C Managers deal with complexity; leaders deal with ambiguity. C Managers work 8-5; leaders work 7-6. Managers do things consistently right; leaders get things all mixed up.

QUESTION 9 1. When thinking about managers versus leaders, which of the following is a common comparison? C Managers understand the vision; leaders understand the mission and economics. C Managers deal with complexity; leaders deal with ambiguity. C Managers work 8-5; leaders work 7-6. Managers do things consistently right; leaders get things all mixed up.

Understanding Business

12th Edition

ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

Publisher:William Nickels

Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

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