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Determining foreign direct investment patterns in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, because of the dependence of its economy upon oil for sustenance, has often been called a rentier state, as noted in a 2005 overview by the Suburban Emergency Management Project (What is a rentier state, 2005, SEMP).

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Machiavelli's strategies for acquiring and maintaining princely power

Machiavelli means that a population can be led either by force or favors. Brute force in order to make a people obedient and favors to keep them. Lands distant and remote are acquired either by arms, wealth or ability. (Chapter III)

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Vince Lombardi's philosophy of teamwork and individual commitment

"Individual commitment to a group effort -- that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work." -- Vince Lombardi

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Disney Pixar and the third renaissance of animated film

The Disney name has both enjoyed periods of immense success and widespread acclaim and has endured stretches of quality decline, reputation tarnishing and management shakeup.

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BASF's organizational structure, competitive positioning, and future prospects

This report provides a review of the relevant and timely literature concerning BASF Chemicals to develop an overview of the company's future prospects.

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The evolution of criminal gangs: from street operations to transnational security threats

As criminal gangs transverse through the three generations, their progress can be charted by the interaction of what three factors?

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Communication trends in accounts payable management

Locker-Kienzler (2008) points out that effective communication in both speaking and writing is vital in today's business environment. To successfully function in a high-level job such as Accounts Payable Management, an employee therefore needs to have excellent speaking and writing skills.

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Ford Pinto's defective gas tank and manufacturer responsibility

Could a rational customer have chosen to save $11 and risk the more dangerous gas tank? Would that have been similar to making air bags optional? What if Ford had told potential customers about its decision?

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Bridging the generation gap at Randstad USA

According to the 2007 BusinessWeek article "Bridging the generation gap," instead of deploying the typical job search model of fitting one person into one job, the Randstad USA Employment agency's use of partnership teams takes a more holistic view of organizational needs.

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Group dynamics and executive development in business teams

In today's business world, companies are increasingly realizing the value of group work in order to further their mission and goals.

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