Management (14th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134527604
Author: Stephen P. Robbins, Mary A. Coulter
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter P5, Problem 10DQ
Summary Introduction
To explain:
Whether spending more money to put people first is considered as smart money.
Introduction:
Mr. JD was the CEO of the company S. According to him, spending more money on employees refers to smart money. This statement best fits for every organization because organizations should always help their employees in their bad situations. From the statement, it has been concluded that spending money on employees' welfare will always incur profit for the company.
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