Sefalana, Botswana’s Bountiful Granary came into existence in 1974 and was the first company to list on the Botswana Stock Exchange in 1979. Assume after completing your studies, you are hired temporarily as a consultant to provide some training on team management at a Sefalana

Sefalana, Botswana’s Bountiful Granary came into existence in 1974 and was the first company to list on the Botswana Stock Exchange in 1979. Assume after completing your studies, you are hired temporarily as a consultant to provide some training on team management at a Sefalana

Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305502215

Author:Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic

Publisher:Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic

Chapter1: The World Of Innovative Management

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