Strategic Management
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ISBN: 9781259927621
Author: Frank T. Rothaermel The Nancy and Russell McDonough Chair; Professor of Strategy and Sloan Industry Studies Fellow
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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To consider: An employment experience and explain the values, norms, artifacts and socialization process of embedding the culture of the organization. Also, explain whether or not to consider the organization having an effective culture contributing to competitive advantage.
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