Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305502215
Author: Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 1, Problem 15SL
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The situation: "Talking about ideas or concepts can get me really enthusiastic or excited."
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In this situation, there is a need to explain the behaviour or outlook of mine towards talking about ideas or concepts and if I get me really enthusiastic or excited about them.
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