Understanding Business
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ISBN: 9781259929434
Author: William Nickels
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 9.4, Problem 9.4CQ
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To determine: The quality criteria on which award is based.
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Award is that thing which is given to a person who does something excellent in any field. The award can be in the form of cash, compensation and trophy.
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