The design of an organizational structure is critical in the implementation of strategy. Mopani Copper Mines is one of the mining companies in Zambia. To the dismay of the Zambian government, the company has announced that it will have to lay off 500 miners because the price of copper is unfavorable. REQUIRED: Explain the strategic significance of the retrenchment of 500 miners at Mopani Copper Mines

The design of an organizational structure is critical in the implementation of strategy. Mopani Copper Mines is one of the mining companies in Zambia. To the dismay of the Zambian government, the company has announced that it will have to lay off 500 miners because the price of copper is unfavorable. REQUIRED: Explain the strategic significance of the retrenchment of 500 miners at Mopani Copper Mines

MARKETING 2018

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Chapter6: Target Markets: Segmentation And Evaluation

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