Top Managers Are Responsible for (1)creating a Context for Change,(2)developing

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Essay

Top managers are responsible for (1)creating a context for change,(2)developing attitudes of commitment and ownership,(3)creating a positive organizational culture through words and actions,and (4)monitoring their company's business environment. Of these four dimensions,which ones do you think can also be subject to a significant impact from the day-to-day actions of middle managers,first-line managers,and team leaders? Explain the rationale for your answer.

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