Lisa Benton Houseworld Essay

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Lisa Benton chose Houseworld which was an ideal PO and PJ fit. The prospect of receiving classical marketing training from an industry leader, the potential experience to be gained along with promotional opportunities which exceeded the industry promotional cycle. PS and PG were the real problems affecting Lisa Benton and her PE fit. Deborah Linton made no investment in Benton and made no attempts to involve her in any substantive assignments. Six weeks on the job Benton had not received any goals or objectives from her supervisor. Linton lacked the desire or ability to identify and assign appropriate task, which would maximize Benton’s value to the team or professional development. Benton was resented by her PG, perhaps the resentment was

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