Understanding Management
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Author: Richard Daft
Publisher: South Western Educational Publishing
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Chapter 6, Problem 8AYSSL
Summary Introduction
To determine:
What individuals think and consider about me.
Concept introduction:
A good personality is an important trait that individuals should strive to improve and develop over time. As it plays a major role in one's life to become successful. That is, to become a good leader, entrepreneur, representative, and many other positions.
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