Principles of Management
OER 2019 Edition
ISBN: 9780998625768
Author: OpenStax
Publisher: OpenStax College
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Chapter 4.5, Problem 3CC
What are some organizational issues that must be addressed when two large firms merge or grow rapidly like Amazon?
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