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Importance of Listening to Stakeholders

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Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Listening is vital, as leaders need to act on what their stakeholders need so organizational goals can be met.
Why or why not?

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This 168 word solution discusses the statement, " Listening is vital, as leaders need to act on what their stakeholders need so organizational goals can be met." It includes examples supporting the position taken.

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I agree with this statement, in part. Listening is an important function of a leader. It is important to understand what stakeholders are thinking, their desires, opinions, and concerns. However, it is not necessarily important to listen so that a leader can "act" upon ...

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