Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 6, Problem 7SL
Summary Introduction
To determine:
How I behave and react in social situations.
Concept introduction:
A social situation includes any situation in which you and at least 1 other person are present. Social situations tend to fall into 2 main categories: performance situations and interpersonal interactions. However, it is vital to behave and act fairly and appropriately, when faced with issues, problems or decision-making.
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Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)
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