Understanding Management
Understanding Management
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ISBN: 9781285421230
Author: Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
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If meeting does involve much spontaneity and humour.

Introduction:

Spontaneity is the quality of being spontaneous “don’t think just do” and just go with the arising flow, rather than being planned and structured. Humour can be defined as being very carefree and not being very serious with any subject or relevant issues.

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