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Book retailing competition: traditional versus e-commerce value chains

The book retailing industry defines the differences between traditional and digital markets and continues to be a catalyst of innovation for both. Of the two, the digital or online markets for book retailing and e-commerce far outpace traditional book retailing market growth and profitability.

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The Four V Model's variety factor in service and manufacturing operations

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Success factors for minority and non-minority nursing students in RN programs

Minority and Non-Minority Licensed Practical Nurses in a Two-Year Associate Degree Registered Nursing Program The purpose of this study was to determine what factors contributed to the success of minority and non-minority nursing students attending a 2-year LPN to RN nursing program.

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Operation Dynamo: Britain's evacuation of the Expeditionary Force

Operation Dynamo, the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk on 27 May - 4 June 1940, saved the British army from total destruction.

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Symbolism and death in Robert Frost's "After Apple-Picking"

Robert Frost, in his poem "After Apple-Picking," uses many different symbols and metaphors to describe the final moment of a man falling asleep or, perhaps even dying.

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Performance-based compensation and physician contracts in healthcare networks

There is some evidence that pay and job security based on performance is an effective way both to improve the effectiveness of care and to produce cost-savings for the hospital organization (Petersen et al. 2006).

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Balancing cost efficiency with quality and regulatory compliance in supply chain management

The paradox of being a supply chain professional is that the purchasing process needs to be as efficient and low-cost as possible, yet the products and services obtained must meet the highest quality standard to pass government compliance requirements.

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Managing patient aggression and violence in psychiatric nursing settings

The use of physical restraints and/or seclusion as a method for dealing with aggression and violence in-patient settings is controversial for a number of reasons.

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The four functions of management and managerial effectiveness

It is often said that a manager is what one does and a leader is who a person is (Underdown, 2010).

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Testimonials as a marketing strategy for non-profit organizations

Using testimonials in marketing is a good idea to increase a company's chances of making money. An effective testimonial marketing campaign will help a company to grow and move closer to success (Using Testimonials in Marketing and Advertising Effectively, 2009).

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