Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains (11th Edition)
Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780133872132
Author: Lee J. Krajewski, Manoj K. Malhotra, Larry P. Ritzman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10, Problem 3DQ
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Interpretation: Relation between seasonal productions of baseball games with managerial practice is to be determined.

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Managerial practices are the work methods undertaken by middle level of organization in order to improve efficiency of employees. It may be innovative and motivating for the employees.

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