Business Essentials (12th Edition) (What's New in Intro to Business)
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A team of employees doing research for finding a new drug for acid reflux accidentally discovered a drug for treating a rare neurological disorder. The team is looking to move forward with the discovery into the clinical trials.
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To explain: The short and long-term impacts of the decision.
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