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Being a catalyst for feminist change through education and mentorship

Feminism [...] how I can be a catalyst for feminist change in the future. Change can be large or small, and affect many or few. Everyone can elicit change, in themselves and in others; they just have to be dedicated to making change happen.

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Pfizer's pricing strategy for blockbuster pharmaceutical products

The cost structure for the development of pharmaceutical products is very high. Viagra received FDA approval in 1998, and the average level for drug development costs between 1995 and 2000 was $1.16 billion.

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Predicting transformational leadership through self-esteem and motivation

The dependent variables in this case are intrinsic motivation and transformational leadership. The independent variables are self-esteem, motivation, satisfaction, and achievement.

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Book retailing competition: traditional versus e-commerce value chains

The book retailing industry defines the differences between traditional and digital markets and continues to be a catalyst of innovation for both. Of the two, the digital or online markets for book retailing and e-commerce far outpace traditional book retailing market growth and profitability.

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The Four V Model's variety factor in service and manufacturing operations

One of the frameworks that has been developed to examine some of these forces is the Four V Model (Teppides 2010).

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Success factors for minority and non-minority nursing students in RN programs

Minority and Non-Minority Licensed Practical Nurses in a Two-Year Associate Degree Registered Nursing Program The purpose of this study was to determine what factors contributed to the success of minority and non-minority nursing students attending a 2-year LPN to RN nursing program.

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Operation Dynamo: Britain's evacuation of the Expeditionary Force

Operation Dynamo, the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk on 27 May - 4 June 1940, saved the British army from total destruction.

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Symbolism and death in Robert Frost's "After Apple-Picking"

Robert Frost, in his poem "After Apple-Picking," uses many different symbols and metaphors to describe the final moment of a man falling asleep or, perhaps even dying.

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Performance-based compensation and physician contracts in healthcare networks

There is some evidence that pay and job security based on performance is an effective way both to improve the effectiveness of care and to produce cost-savings for the hospital organization (Petersen et al. 2006).

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Balancing cost efficiency with quality and regulatory compliance in supply chain management

The paradox of being a supply chain professional is that the purchasing process needs to be as efficient and low-cost as possible, yet the products and services obtained must meet the highest quality standard to pass government compliance requirements.

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