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Chapter 14, Problem 3CFCA
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A Nice Manager at Middle level is been not promoted to top management, so what suggestions and feedback to be provided for his development to take over that role soon?
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Case study on recruiting a middle level manager to top position in organization, he has been very "Nice" Manager as per team and have potential to take over the role. However, the senior management feel he still requires some more qualities to take over that position.
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