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Online screening of job candidates: benefits, risks, and ethical concerns

It offers a number of benefits to employers, but the practice also comes with a number of attendant problems. One of the main benefits for employers is that they are better able to match employees for cultural fit with the organization.

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The Texas A&M Bonfire collapse of 1999: causes, response, and lessons learned

The case study regarding the Texas A&M Bonfire collapse started by explaining what types of events are reported by U.S.

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Developing an ethics policy framework for Giany Plc.

Giany Plc. was founded in 1997 by former athlete George Hamilton, who had a vision of improving the American way of life. His ideal was that of a world in which physical education, exercise and effort were no longer neglected and avoided, but embraced as elements which improve the human life.

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Food marketing to children in Australia: research classification framework

Based on a research conducted on marketing of food to children in Australia, the hypothesis in the journal is an inductive hypothesis.

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Strategic analysis of the Sears Holdings merger with Kmart

Kmart is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation. It offers a portfolio of exclusive brands and labels. From January 20, 2010, the Holdings Corporation included a total of 1,327 Kmart stores in 49 American states, along with Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Market research methods for Starbucks brand equity and customer satisfaction

Determining the target market of a product or service is just one of the key stages that companies must overcome to successfully create not only preference and loyalty for the product or service, but to also strengthen its (product's or service's) brand equity.

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Union representation and organizational performance management

A 'Labor Organization' or a Union can be defined as an exclusive bargaining agent that represents the welfare of a group of workers who are engaged in working together and to produce and provide a joint resolve and supervision of working rules.

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Racial prejudice and family resilience in James McBride's The color of water

Racism and discrimination have been two of the most important topics in history and especially in the history of the United States, given the fact that its culture resembles a human mixture of races, cultural backgrounds, and different personal histories.

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Corporate environmental responsibility and sustainable business practices

Customers expect them to adhere to eco-friendly standards in order to serve their part in safeguarding the environment. While this might appear to cut down profits, it helps them in achieving a responsible social image which attracts more customers.

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Current issues and trends in workplace health and safety

The health and safety of the workforce is -- or at least should be -- one of the most pressing concerns for all organizations, organizational leaders, and governments.

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