Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 8, Problem 3CFCA
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The tactics Elam may use for implementation.
Introduction:
In order to implement the MRP model Elam may use many techniques. There are many tactics businesses or organizations may use in order to implement new process or remedies in their organization. This tactics depends on whether the individuals in the organization are optimistic about this implementation, the percentage of the number individuals willing to implement, the cost of implementation and etc.
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