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Advanced Photonics Ltd (APL) is a large developer of laser technologies. Competitive pressures as well as the speed of new developments in the industry have made some employees tense and somewhat dissatisfied with their work at APL. To improve employee attitudes, the vice-president has established a 'fun week' where employee teams find and implement various ways to have fun on this job. APL has also brought in a comedy team for the week to entertain employees and coach them on having more fun. Use your knowledge of workplace emotions and attitudes to explain the implications of a fun week on employee attitudes.


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