Business Essentials (12th Edition) (What's New in Intro to Business)
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Author: Ronald J. Ebert, Ricky W. Griffin
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Chapter 9, Problem 9.31C
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Person SJ is the co-founder of Company AE. He made many bold moves that would not have been done by any other leader. The challenge for Person SJ was the passion and vision.
He violated every rule of management. He was a dictator who demanded results at any cost. He managed to inspire many of them but had a habit of poor management of employees. His passion is the core of his being.
To explain: If Person X would have enjoyed working in Company AE under Person SJ leadership.
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