Business Essentials (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134129969
Author: Ronald J. Ebert, Ricky W. Griffin
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 9, Problem 9.19TE
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Company CS provides commercial cleaning service. Due to the recession, the employees have not had a raise in many years. Employees are finding cleaning as not a rewarding work. The company has asked Person X to perform leadership workshops for the management team.
To select: The best leadership strategy.
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Business Essentials (11th Edition)
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