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Group behavior and communication barriers in community organizations

Week 1 DQ1 -- One group that I joined was a group dedicated to preserving a local waterway. I joined this group primarily to fulfill a need to give back to my community. The members of this group had shared goals and most of us had similar motivations.

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Coca-Cola and Pepsi: brand identity and marketing strategy comparison

Among the leading beverage producers in the world, the Coca-Cola brand is iconic and has achieved a wide range of brand identity. As one study indicates,

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Whirlpool Corporation's talent management and global expansion strategy

Whirlpool Corporation is a 'leading manufacturer' as well as 'marketer' of important 'home appliances' in the world. Whirlpool Corporation formed by Lou Upton in the year 1911 had originally manufactured 'wringer washing machines' which were 'motor-driven'.

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The 1989 Peachtree 25th Building fire in Atlanta

The case of Atlanta High Rise Office Fire that broke on June 30, 1989 in Atlanta, Georgia because of an electric fault is significant because it was the first reported case of multiple deaths in U.S. due to a fire accident at a high-rise office building.

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Risks and challenges of EMV smart card implementation in Iranian banks

The purpose of this research is to understand the risks and challenges that are likely to be faced with the implementation of EMV smart cards in Iranian Banks. This technology is already being implemented in European countries and is now beginning to expand into other regions of the world.

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Fred Smith's military-influenced leadership style at FedEx

Fred Smith started FedEx in the early 1970s, only two years removed from service in Vietnam in the Marine Corps. Still the leader of the company today, Smith has built one of the world's most successful logistics firm on leadership principles derived from his experiences in the Marines.

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Music as emotional support and personal memoir throughout life

Music is considered to be life for many. Music plays a crucial role in the life of several persons. Music modulates them and encourages them to be refined. Music is very crucial for humanity. With the assistance of music, people are able to forget their difficulties.

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Hunting versus gathering in foraging societies and nutritional importance

What is the most accurate description of the relative importance of hunting vs. gathering in foraging societies in terms of nutrition? In terms of place in society?

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Eating disorders among Hispanic women ages 15 to 35

Over the last few decades, society has had an obsession about being thin. In the case of Hispanic women this is in response to various cultural norms and standards.

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Business culture in Russia: history, politics, and international commerce

What are the major elements and dimensions of culture in this region? Over the last several years, conducting business in Russia has been very challenging. Part of the reason for this, is because the country has been undergoing tremendous changes since the downfall of the Soviet Union.

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