Management, Loose-Leaf Version
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ISBN: 9781305969308
Author: Richard L. Daft
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
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Chapter 1, Problem 11EE
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The situation: "I think it is better to be efficient with my time when talking with someone, rather than worry about the other person's needs, so that I can get on with my real work."
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In this situation, there is a need to explain the behaviour or outlook of mine towards being efficient with my time when talking with someone, rather than worry about the other person's needs, so that I can get on with my real work.
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