EBK MANAGEMENT, LOOSE-LEAF VERSION
EBK MANAGEMENT, LOOSE-LEAF VERSION
13th Edition
ISBN: 8220103768115
Author: DAFT
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 6, Problem 3CFCA
Summary Introduction

Case summary:

This case about two friends from work, who are running their own business in partnership with each other and now one of the partners is likely to quit and move out of the business.

Characters in the case:

Jeremy Black, Kevin Jack, Jenny and Susan are the business partners and their wives. Coach Ed Morgan is the Coach and other character in the case.

Adequate information:

Jeremy and Kevin were co-workers, turned friends who like antique furniture. Their business was doing well with Jeremy handling the restoration and Kevin handling the antiques part. Jeremy was in personal debt.

To determine:

If Kevin should try out the business alone.

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