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Select one or two concepts from this chapter and describe how you might use those concepts in your future career. Briefly describe the career or job you will be performing. Then specifically describe the type of situation for which the

Select one or two concepts from this chapter and describe how you might use those concepts in your future career. Briefly describe the career or job you will be performing. Then specifically describe the type of situation for which the concept could be applied. Also include a discussion of how use of the concept would allow you to make informed decisions or improve your job performance. Envision specific instances where these concepts would be useful to you.

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