
Understanding Management
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Author: Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
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Chapter 5, Problem 9DQ
Summary Introduction
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The reason that having a clear, stable strategy is one of the definitive characteristics of companies in 'The World's Most Admired Companies'.
Introduction:
'The World's Most Admired Companies' is a list which is not easy for a business organization to get into. In order to be in that list, the number of pros should be greater than the number of cons in the business operations. Also, the extent to which they affect the customer should be positive rather than negative and a clear record in the books of the government is a must.
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Table of contents
Executive summary
Introduction
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