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Comparing four contemporary leadership theories and their applications

There are a number of different theories to describe the best approach to leadership.

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International trade's impact on U.S. economic performance and competitiveness

The intent of this analysis is to evaluate the importance of international trade to the U.S. economy, specifically focusing on financial linkages, trade patterns and the use of the Gross Domestic product (GDP) as a measure of economic competitiveness and efficiency.

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Anne Lamott's "Shitty First Drafts" and the writing process

Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott, is considered the Bible for many aspiring writers for its good advice and common sense approach to the craft. In the second chapter of the book, "Shitty First Drafts," Lamott tackles the myth that first drafts should be perfect or, at least, splendid.

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Employee motivation: incentives, threats, and intrinsic rewards

Do incentives and/or threats really help to motivate employees? Employers are always looking for ways to motivate their employees and employees are always trying to find ways to be rewarded for their hard effort.

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Women as family managers in Ming-Qing China: Yang Jisheng and Gu Ruopu

The family letters written by heroic court official Yang Jisheng and esteemed family matriarch Gu Ruopu stand as two of the more candid glimpses into Ming-Qing family life available to us.

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Crocs' supply chain model and competitive advantage strategy

The intent of this analysis is to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) of Crocs Company (CROX; NASDAQ). This analysis is based on the Stanford Graduate School of Business case study, Crocs: Revolutionizing an Industry's Supply Chain Model for Competitive Advantage.

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Stonehenge as a Neolithic and Bronze Age burial monument

Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in the English countryside, in the county of Wiltshire around 13 miles north of the city of Salisbury. It is one of the most famous of the ancient sites, composed of earthworks surrounding a circular setting of large, standing stones.

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Community policing as police and community collaboration for crime prevention

Community policing is, in essence, collaboration between the police and the community that identifies and solves community problems (Monograph, 1994).

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Development and demise of Jim Crow laws in America

The struggle for equality in America received a near lethal blow through the implementation of Jim Crow laws. The advances made during the reconstruction period were rolled back as States chose to engage widespread racism and discrimination.

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Harrington's strategic entry into the women's activewear market

Harrington's interest in the women's activewear market is driven by three main factors. The first is the market potential of the business. The business is expected to double in the following two years, resulting in significant opportunity for an established fashion name to generate growth quickly.

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