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Strategic architecture must remain flexible in dynamic environments

Today's organizations must operate within industries that are in a constant state of flux. Change is the only constant. For this reason, organizational strategic planning has changed considerably over the years as well.

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Police deviance in the LAPD Rampart division scandal

The Rampart division of the Los Angeles Police Department suffered an enduring scandal over police threats and treatment of gangs in an attempt to control gang and other criminal activity in the area.

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Organizational focus and strategic planning in nonprofit organizations

In their article Relationships between organizational characteristics and strategic planning processes in nonprofit organizations, Crittenden & Crittenden (2000) present a brief literature review of strategic planning in nonprofit organizations followed by an analysis of their own research into…

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Examining parallels between Rome's fall and American decline

It is, at least on the surface, an easy comparison to make between the fall of the Roman Empire and the current state of the United States. Indeed the arguments for a direct comparison are manifest. but, are they accurate?

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Martha Stewart Omnimedia's crisis and recovery after corporate scandal

Martha Stewart Omnimedia (MSO) is a company that rocketed to success in the same fashion as its creator, Martha Steward. The company fell into a time of crisis when Ms. Stewart was faced with rather serious corporate crimes.

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Miss Nigeria America's conversation with President Yar'Adua on national challenges

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Democratic and Republican economic policies and trade deficits

Democratic Party is better than the Republican Party. It is often difficult to decide who did most for their country, the Republicans or the Democrats, but there are facts that sustain the idea that every moment of national economic growth or political supremacy on the international stage is…

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General Electric's employee feedback and performance management strategies

G.E. Management Style General Electric has some of the most unique and most effective human resources (HR) practices of any global organization. Core to these unique processes and their effectiveness is the value of company employees as the most critical asset there is in the organization.

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Paid versus organic search effectiveness: comparing quantitative and qualitative research

The first of two articles is based on quantitative analysis of whether paid search which includes Google Adwords vs. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is more effective, and the second presents qualitatively-based analysis.

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Should the FASB be abolished in favor of SEC regulation?

Should the FASB be abolished? Both the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the Securities and Exchange Committee (SEC) play critical roles in establishing the standards of GAAP. Only the SEC has the power and authority of United States law to set and enforce accounting standards.

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