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Author: DAFT, Richard L.
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
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Chapter 14, Problem 2CFCA
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Any of the qualities like Agreeableness, Conscientiousness or emotional intelligence are considered as being Nice as a Manager.
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Case study on recruiting a middle level manager to top position in organization the key factors that are essential to have and if the manager is been identified as "Nice" what does that mean and how will it impact on employees.
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Urvashi Joshi was expecting a promotion this year. But her company promoted her colleague Prathamesh Patel. Since then, Urvashi's attitude towards her job has turned negative. She is neglecting her work and looking to quit and join another company.
Explain components of attitude( to job) in the above context.
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