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Business continuity planning during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake that generated the great Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 is thought to have released the energy of 23,000 Hiroshima-type atomic bombs.

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Individual learning effectiveness through autonomy, mastery and purpose

The intent of this literature review is to evaluate how individual, organisational, and structural learning takes place, taking into account existing concepts, empirically derived research results, and frameworks to analyse learning in each respect context.

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How Web 2.0 technologies are transforming collaborative knowledge management systems

The re-orienting of knowledge management from rigid, functionally driven, ontological data structures to more collaborative approaches to capturing, classifying, analyzing data and creating knowledge is occurring at a rapid pace today.

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China's economic growth and its impact on Australia

China has gained its stature as one of the economic giants of the 21st century and is spearheading the recovery of the ailing global economy with its steady growth. China and Australia have developed a growing friendship, as complimentary economies with improving bilateral relationships.

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Managing workforce diversity at Worldwide Telecommunications, Inc.

Globalization has had a remarkable effect on both the technological developments and the cultural attributes of a number of companies. Instant global communication is now possible, and individuals know they can instantly communicate with almost anywhere in the world -- and at an affordable cost.

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Effects of endurance training on muscle fat metabolism during prolonged exercise

In this paper, the effects of endurance training will be discussed with special reference to their impact on the muscle fat metabolism while prolonged exercises.

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Cultural marketing analysis of Italy and the United States

Formally known as the Republic of Italy, Italy is located in southern Europe, and has a population of roughly 58.2 million. Italy has a lot to offer its citizens and visitors. It is surrounded by the four seas of the Mediterranean and is famous for its coastline activities.

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Sigmund Freud's theory of personality structure and the unconscious mind

Sigmund Freud was a physiologist, medical doctor, psychologist and became known as the father of psychoanalysis. He was a very influential thinker of the twentieth century.

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Management of change within Starbucks

Starbucks' rapid expansion globally first as a specialty coffee retailer and later as a provider of quick service breakfast and lunch items has also amplified the impact of consumers' preferences and requirements, competitors strategies', and suppliers' sourcing strategies on the organisation as…

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California's English learner reclassification and redesignation process

In June, 1998, a Proposition was passed in California that significantly changed how English learners (ELs) were given instruction. This reversed two decades of bi-lingual education in the classroom and required all Limited English Proficiency (LEP) students to be taught English by immersion.

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