Operations Management
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Author: William J Stevenson
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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To explain: The change in worker productivity.
Introduction: Competitiveness, strategy making and productivity are three crucial aspects for a firm to withstand and succeed in present competitive business environment. These elements are interrelated which must be handled efficiently in order to attain competitive edge.
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