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The 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill and BP's ethical responsibility

As June approaches, there seems to be no end in sight to the ever-gushing oil. BP (British Petroleum) has attempted a series of "Top Kill" efforts to no avail (Krauss, 2010).

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Promoting performance culture in Gambian small and medium enterprises

On the one hand, the Gambia enjoys the natural beauty, friendly people, low cost of living and geographic proximity to Europe to make it a desirable tourist destination, particularly for those who are interested in so-called eco-tourism.

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Crisis communication strategy for Nutritional Foods company

If I were Fred James, I would have a strategy already in place in case an incident such as this occurred. Firstly, I would make sure that myself and my company had a good relationship with the media.

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The influence of healthcare industry lobbyists on U.S. policy

Healthcare costs are one of the most important concerns in American society today. Currently, they amount to more than $2 trillion annually and at their present rate of growth, will absorb fully forty percent of the national economy before the end of the decade (Reid, 2009).

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Budgeting priorities and resource management for police managers

Although municipal police departments are typically required to abide by many of the same accounting standards as private sector companies, there are some fundamental differences in the respective missions that are involved that must be taken into account in considering how their budgets should be…

~7 min read

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Whole Foods market position and competitive forces analysis

Once upon a time, the organic supermarket Whole Foods had a high level of power as a supplier. It was difficult for consumers to find the type of organic foods and foreign and luxury goods Whole Foods provided in many areas of the country.

~7 min read

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The benefits and ethical challenges of targeted online advertising

Calls from telemarketers, mailboxes stuffed with coupons for products don't use, and dreary advertisements for things you don't need, from diapers to dentures: that was the bad old age of advertising.

~8 min read

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Primary health teams and health equity in Australia

Addressing Australia's healthcare needs on a population-wide basis calls for the involvement of a wide array of public agencies, private companies, research institutions and treatment facilities.

~5 min read

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HIPAA compliance requirements and consumer health privacy protections

Imagine studying the Health Information Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) from the perspective of a consumer. How are various agencies accountable to this law? What are the rights of the individual? Are businesses obligated to it?

~29 min read

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Pumps for All's market entry strategy in the UAE

The United Arab Emirates has developed rapidly over the past several years. Each Emirate is run under separate administrations, such that economic development varies between them. Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah are the most developed emirates, with relatively open economies for the region.

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