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Deng Xiaoping's open-door policy and China's economic transformation

When did Deng Xiaoping start China's economic reform? What were some of the motivations for his open-door policy? What achievements has China made since then?

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Plato's theory of Forms and mathematical philosophy

Plato was born to an aristocratic family in Athens, Greece. His father, Ariston, is believed to have descended from the early kings of Athens (Vincent, 2005). Perictione, his mother, was a distant relative of the 6th-century B.C. lawmaker Solon.

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Women's barriers to executive advancement in corporate America

The barriers that hinder career advancement of women are complex, and have become important issues for most corporations and the government (Adaire, 1994). "Glass ceiling" is a term that describes numerous barriers that prevent qualified individuals from advancing higher in their careers.

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Defining effective business management through strategy and innovation

A good manager must be able to run the company effectively and efficiently with all the tools at his disposal, including the team of innovative people.

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Catholic values and organizational culture at O'Connell Consolidated High School

My position as the Director of Development at a private Catholic high school in Galveston, Texas exposed me to the nature and dynamics of the educational institution I am part of. The thrust of my organization, O'Connell Consolidated High School, is best expressed through its Mission Statement:

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Five forms of power in employee empowerment and team effectiveness

Empowerment means giving the employees power of managerial process and permitting them to be self-supporting of the leader. Five forms of power can be used to inspire employees by empowering them. This facilitates them to move from one level of development to higher levels of development.

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The history and development of hypnosis from Mesmer to Erickson

It is unknown as to the exact origins of hypnosis but it is commonly believed that a form of it was used by the Egyptian in their dream temples. "Some ancient Egyptian paintings depict an apparently sleeping person with others who seem to be making hypnotic passes over them" (History of Hypnosis).

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Benjamin Franklin's entrepreneurial spirit and rise to success

Benjamin Franklin will always be known as the most respected man in American politics- a man of courage, wisdom, foresight who had the true entrepreneurial spirit. In his book "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin," we get an insight into the mind and spirit of a man who knew no fears.

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Krispy Kreme's accounting restatement and impact on investor returns

Recently, Krispy Kreme Donuts announced that they would restate their fiscal earnings statement.

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Hugo Chavez and petro-populism in Venezuelan politics

Chavez government and the present state of Venezuelan society and its recent history. One of the predominant aspects gleaned from the articles are the different views and a general ambivalence and uncertainty as to the actual and practical impact of the Chavez government on the country.

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