Understanding Management
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ISBN: 9780357033821
Author: Richard Daft
Publisher: South Western Educational Publishing
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How the information that has been stolen by the boss lead to public relation nightmare? How confront the boss in private and let him know about your uneasiness in utilizing the information ascertained in an unethical and illegally manner?
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Public relation refers to the process of strategic communication that establishes a mutually advantageous relationship between public and organization. Public relations nightmare is when the relationship gets distorted due to unethical practice by the organization.
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