EBK MANAGEMENT, LOOSE-LEAF VERSION
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Rate the statement on the scale of 1 to 7 "Significance of prospect for personal development and growth under the job".
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Development and growth at workplace is one wherein employees are entitled to ascertain support and encouragement in development of job, emotional and interpersonal skills. Employees that do not possess challenging task will get bored and their performance will drop.
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