Management, Loose-Leaf Version
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Author: Richard L. Daft
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
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Chapter 16, Problem 4DQ
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To determine:
How the poorly trained, low paid and bored security workers can be motivated to provide security at the federalized airport.
Introduction:
Motivation refers to the reason to carry out a task or action in a specific manner. In other words, it refers to the arguments or facts that are taken into consideration in support of a particular proposal.
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