MANAGEMENT (LOOSELEAF) >CUSTOM<
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Chapter 1, Problem 12EE
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The situation: "I have a long-term vision of career, family, and other activities and have thought it over carefully."
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In this situation, there is a need to explain the behaviour or outlook of mine towardslong-term vision of career, family, and other activities and whether I have thought it over carefully or not.
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