Management, 13Th Edition
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780133910292
Author: Stephen P. Robbins & Mary A. Coulter
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 4RDQ
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The reason behind universal acceptance of management concept and whether it is still valid in today’s world.
Introduction:
Management refers to the process of controlling, motivating, leading, organizing, decision making and planning of information, physical, financial and human resources to accomplish the goals of an organization in an effective and efficient manner.
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