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ISBN: 9781337502160
Author: Richard L. Daft
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 16, Problem 2DQ
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Whether it is the responsibility of manager to assist people in identifying the elements of happiness at the workplace.
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Meaning, engagement and pleasure at workplace involve the flow which comes from recurrent use of talents and strength of an individual while performing gratifying work. In other words, it includes a feeling of achievement, personal growth and maintaining strong connections with other people.
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