What is the man program? What argument(s) does it accept?

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For reference, UNIX/Linux include an online manual that contains all commands, including their options and arguments. The man program in UNIX/Linux displays this online manual, called the man pages, for command-line assistance.

The man program usually accepts only one argument-the name of the command about which you want more information. The online manual shows the valid command formats that your system accepts.

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a. Planning b. Organizing c. Leading d. Motivating e. Controlling

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