What 6 Executives Learned From Going On 'Undercover Boss'

Alexandra Mondalek Jun. 15, 2013, 12:01 PM 13,479 7

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Perhaps more bosses should try going undercover in their own companies.
Just look at what dozens of senior executives have learned on the "Undercover Boss" TV series, which has franchises around the world.

The finale of season 4 on CBS featured some of the most "epic" encounters from past episodes, all of which spurred executives into making real changes.

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