Management (14th Edition)
14th Edition
ISBN: 9780134527604
Author: Stephen P. Robbins, Mary A. Coulter
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 18, Problem 7RDQ
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Whether white-water rapid changes are reliable in establishing and maintaining effective standards in unpredictable situations.
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White-water rapid view of changes refers to the situation where unpredictable change is normal and expected, maintaining it is a continual process. In an organization, a white-water rapid view of changes can be described as a change that should establish and maintain an effective standard to address stability and require for effective productivity during continuous change.
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Management (14th Edition)
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