Understanding Business
Understanding Business
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ISBN: 9780078023163
Author: William G Nickels, James McHugh, Susan McHugh
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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To discuss: The results of an activity based on three leadership styles.

Introduction: Leadership helps to maintain the hurdle free work flow; any type of organization needs to follow some management principles like division of work, unity of command, and unity of direction.

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