Management, Loose-Leaf Version
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ISBN: 9781305969308
Author: Richard L. Daft
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
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Chapter 11, Problem 2CFCA
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Case summary:
Temporary task forces are very helpful in implementation change into an organization, this is especially when it involves modification of roles and individuals’ responsibilities.
The case is given on where the CEO of cleavers sausage suggested Elam that she uses a cross departmental task force to help in her implantation because most of the key managers weren’t responding or purposely were ignoring her urgency.
Characters in the case:
There are no prominent characters.
To determine:
the advantages of using task force for implementation of MRP system.
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