Prakash is a software developer at SS software. He comparres himself with his project manager Mr. Kumar who is much senior to him. This comparison made by him with someone who is holding a different position but working in the same company is referred to as a. Referant b.Self inside c.Self outside d. Other inside

Prakash is a software developer at SS software. He comparres himself with his project manager Mr. Kumar who is much senior to him. This comparison made by him with someone who is holding a different position but working in the same company is referred to as a. Referant b.Self inside c.Self outside d. Other inside

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Author:Richard L. Daft

Publisher:Richard L. Daft

Chapter15: Leadership

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