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Record 1 1993-09-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Phraseology
  • General Vocabulary
CONT

In some instances, cautions the General Manager at Roctel, employees resist taking on responsibility and try "to put the monkey on the backs" of managers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phraséologie
  • Vocabulaire général
CONT

Dans certains cas, selon le directeur général de la société Roctel, les employés sont réticents à l'idée d'assumer des responsabilités et tentent «de se défiler sur le dos» des cadres.

Spanish

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