Management (14th Edition)
14th Edition
ISBN: 9780134527604
Author: Stephen P. Robbins, Mary A. Coulter
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter P4, Problem 2DQ
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Whether the idea of having a president for US division and other international divisions is good or not along with the advantages and disadvantages associated with it.
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Having a central authority who will control all the operations and will direct the employees in the right direct is very important for each and every organization.Having a president for US division and for other international divisions will be a favorable decision for SB. Though it will be very advantageous but it may have some disadvantages.
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