EBK MANAGEMENT
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Author: DAFT
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Chapter 2, Problem 9EE
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To determine:
Whether employee benefits are important to me.
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Employee benefits include all benefits given to an employee form the organization. This includes compensation, overtime, medical, increments, allowances, vehicles, etc.
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