Understanding Business
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780078023163
Author: William G Nickels, James McHugh, Susan McHugh
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 7.5, Problem 7.5CQ
Summary Introduction
To determine: The consequences for managers not being able to empower their staff with decision-making authority.
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The manager’s role is changed these days. As the managers have to perform many assigned duties, so managers delegate some decision making power to employees. It will motivate employees to perform well.
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Understanding Business
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