Case Scenario As a recent pharmacy graduate, you have been working at a high-volume, large-chain community pharmacy for a short period of time. The current pharmacy manager is being transferred, and you are being considered for promotion. Develop a business / personnel plan that demonstrates your insight and understanding of the business as a potential manager and substantially supports your candidacy for this vacated position.

Case Scenario As a recent pharmacy graduate, you have been working at a high-volume, large-chain community pharmacy for a short period of time. The current pharmacy manager is being transferred, and you are being considered for promotion. Develop a business / personnel plan that demonstrates your insight and understanding of the business as a potential manager and substantially supports your candidacy for this vacated position.

Management, Loose-Leaf Version

13th Edition

ISBN:9781305969308

Author:Richard L. Daft

Publisher:Richard L. Daft

Chapter12: Managing Human Talent

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