Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Neutral Party, Severance Package, Debt Management Plan

• School: Western University
• Department: Management and Organizational Studies
• Course: Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B
• Professor: Philip King

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