Management, Loose-Leaf Version
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Author: Richard L. Daft
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
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Chapter 7, Problem 2CFCA
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To determine:
How can the conflict amongst the vital stakeholder be resolved with respect to the museum goals and direction? What action can be taken?
Introduction:
Conflict refers to the vigorous disagreement amongst people having opposing principles or opinions. In other words, it involves controversy, disagreement or a state of opposition between interests, ideas, etc.
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