Management (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781285861982
Author: Richard L. Daft
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 1, Problem 8EE
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The situation: "I try to include others in activities or discussions."
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In this situation, there is a need to explain the behaviour or outlook of mine towards others in involving them in activities or discussions.
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