MINDTAP F/UNDERSTANDING MGMT
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Rate the statement on the scale of 1 to 7 "Significance of opportunity to help others under the job".
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The method refers to the specific way or system through which something is approached or accomplished. Procedure on the other hand, refers to the official or established way in which a particular task is being performed.
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