Understanding Business
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780078023163
Author: William G Nickels, James McHugh, Susan McHugh
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 8.2, Problem 8.2BQ
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To determine: The industry that would benefit from the organization structure in which the middle level manager only implements the decision of the top level management.
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A principle is an idea or belief that a person or group of person considers as true. Principles of management act as a guideline for the management of the organization.
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Understanding Business
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