November 22, 2003

360 degree feedback and the search for recipe cards

Coverage of the impact of 360 degree feedback illustrates the futility of looking for recipe cards to run human systems.

Johnnie Moore

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360 degree feedback and the search for recipe cards

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360 degree feedback and the search for recipe cards

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