Business Essentials (12th Edition) (What's New in Intro to Business)
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ISBN: 9780134728391
Author: Ronald J. Ebert, Ricky W. Griffin
Publisher: PEARSON
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The consulting company is going through a difficult time of downsizing. The managers have been asked to give budget cut proposals. A manager has come for advice to Person X. The decision is made by different members of a team.
To explain: The discussion for the recommendations for each group.
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