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1. Discuss the positive impact of ICT in education and Business 2. Highlight the negative impact of ICT in education and Business

Practical Management Science

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337406659

Author:WINSTON, Wayne L.

Publisher:WINSTON, Wayne L.

Chapter11: Simulation Models

Section11.4: Marketing Models

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