Fundamentals of Management: Essential Concepts and Applications (9th Edition)
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Author: Stephen P. Robbins, David A. De Cenzo, Mary A. Coulter
Publisher: PEARSON
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Summary Introduction
Case summary:
Best Buy tried a radical workplace experiment ROWE-Results-Only Work Environment, which obviously had many implications for employee motivation, was an interesting and enlightening journey for the company. Human resources managers had been asked to take a flexible work program in effect at corporate headquarters Minnesota and develop it for implementation throughout the company.
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Brad Anderson, CEO Best Buy
Cali Ressler, Human Resources Managers
Jody Thompson, Human Resources Managers
To determine:
The interpretation of the statement "Work isn't a place you go-it's something you do." Whether you agree, give reason.
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