Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305502215
Author: Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 15, Problem 4AL
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To interview four students not taking same course, with different grade levels and analyzing their performance as a student, whilst ensuring to keep their personal information strictly confidential.
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Four students were taken for the experiment, of which I will not mention any names/personal details as I trusted them with my confidentiality. Two of the students are top grade earners, compared to the other two who were attain average grades.
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Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)
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