Management, Loose-Leaf Version
Management, Loose-Leaf Version
13th Edition
ISBN: 9781305969308
Author: Richard L. Daft
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
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Chapter 11, Problem 2EE
Summary Introduction

To determine:

Whether assistance is provided to develop ideas into proposals for management review.

Introduction:

There are many customized formats organizations follows for proposals to be prepared in the most favourable, clear and appropriate structure, therefore, managers can review easily without too many complications and unnecessary details.

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