Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)
Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305502215
Author: Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 7, Problem 7DQ

Describe the primary differences between manufacturing and service technology. How do these differences influence the type of Structure that will be most effective?

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