EBK MANAGEMENT, LOOSE-LEAF VERSION
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Author: DAFT
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 6, Problem 8EE
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To determine:
Myself based on the behavior of working with a person who is difficult but highly competent rather than a person who is congenial but less competent.
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Behaviour is defined as the individual quality when one behaves according to the situations and the given environment.
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ENTREPRENEURS FACE A MORE CERTAIN
SET OF POSSIBILITIES RATHER THAN
PEOPLE IN OTHER TRADITIONAL JOBS.
Select one:
a. False
O b. True
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