Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic
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Chapter 6, Problem 1GL
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A problem that I might have in my life right now, and in this problem, there is something I don't like. What outcomes do I really want with respect to this problem? Further need to discuss that how will I know I have achieved the desired outcome, the resources need to achieve the outcome and the first step of the problem.
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The discussion is about any problem that I might be having in my life for this moment and how I am planning to deal with it. The reason for having the problem in the i.e. the desired future outcome for which I am working, further what will be the future desired outcome and what will be the first step for it.
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