EBK OM
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781305888210
Author: Collier
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 5, Problem 5CQD
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Interpretation:final recommendation to the CEO.
Concept introduction:TAS is an auto service provider company which offers amenities like vehicle oil-change, lubricant-change, providing oil etc. References are like proposal or recommendations to the company or a person to do the best course of action.
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