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What is Meant by 'Management of People'?

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What is meant by 'Management of people'?

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Management of people refers to making their strengths more effectively and their weaknesses irrelevant and encouraging them to work towards achieving organisational goals.

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2013-2014 (March) Delhi Set 1

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