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Normative and labeling approaches to deviance in society

The sociology of deviance has been a profitable endeavor for decades. It has contributed valuable knowledge to social theory and criminology. Yet today the study of deviance is in disrepute among some sociologists for reasons of political correctness and the bankruptcy of ideas.

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Globalization and Canadian free trade policy debate

The debate over globalization is one which has occupied market theorists, politicians and the working class alike for generations.

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Kenya's hotel tourism industry: investment and regional development opportunities

I will assume the general manager's position in Kenya's hotel tourism industry. Kenya is an East African country which is mainly a tourist destination for tourists all over the world. In fact, tourism is the third largest foreign exchange earner in Kenya ("Investing in Kenya" par, 1).

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Realism and neo-realism in the Zapatista Revolution

International relations there are a number of different theories that are used to explain why various political actors engage in the activities they do.

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Limitations of Louis XIV's absolutist rule in France

limitations of Louis XIV's absolutist rule on economic, religious and domestic developments during his reign (1643-1715)

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Virtual collaboration and web conferencing technologies in modern business

Virtual collaboration is a new concept which has its origin in with the invention of the internet. It has its roots from the basic structures of video conferencing technologies that take place over the internet. It involves the real time interaction of two or more persons over an internet link.

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Poor leadership and World War I's impact on the 1917 Russian Revolution

Autocracy of Nicholas illustrated his poor means of governance. As the leader of Russia, Nicholas together with his associates found it difficult to establish democratic means of governing.

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Fayol's principles of management and scientific management theory

The theory of management was developed by Fayol whereby he considered managerial excellence as a technical ability which can be acquired. His principals and theories of management are accepted universally.

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Self-efficacy beliefs and their role in personal achievement

Self-efficacy is a person's perception or belief of, and in, his ability to organize and perform acts towards the attainment of a goal (Bandura, 1994). This belief in himself determines how he thinks, behaves and feels (as qtd in Cherry, 2010).

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Harmful effects of substance abuse on individuals, families, and society

Substance abuse represents one of the most pervasive problems in the United States. It is a problem that affects all levels and segments of the society.

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