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Machiavelli's "The Prince" as a timeless political guide

Niccolo Machiavelli, a diplomat in the pay of the Republic of Florence, wrote the Prince in 1513 after the overthrow of the Republic forced him into exile.

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Equity theory and workplace motivation: The Michael Bishop case

The equity theory was developed by John Stacey Adams in 1963 and sees that the individual will be motivated on the job as long as he has a sense of equality. In other words, the employees want to be subjected to the same fair and uniform treatment as their fellow colleagues.

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How scientific journalism shapes public understanding of global warming

Although academics, politicians, and those who work in a scientific career are often very connected to the world of science, the public is also rather interested in scientific findings. Science has an impact on the day-to-day lives of many.

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English literature during the eighteenth-century Enlightenment

The Enlightenment was a stage in Western philosophy and culture which spanned the eighteenth century, and advocated Reason as the primary source of authority. England anticipated the rest of Europe by decapitating its king in the seventeenth century.

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Cultural differences in American and Japanese managerial styles

Managerial styles reflect the culture in which they developed. It is not surprising that the work experiences and values of American and Japanese managers differ in a number of aspects. This has become an important issue as the multinational company becomes more common.

~13 min read

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Ethical principles in healthcare access for the economically disadvantaged

Healthcare, in the minds of most people is a universal human right, an aspect of life and health and an aspect of justice, and yet the experience of poverty and disenfranchisement in the United States often dictates limited access to adequate health care.

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Nike's management response to labor and manufacturing scandals

Nike is an organization that is highly successful and highly adaptable. It has endured many years of good and bad times enduring several significant scandals having to do with both internal and external factors.

~8 min read

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Responsible practice in adult education and social action

The basis of all education lies in the application of what one has learned in the form of a social action. Max Weber is perhaps the pioneer of all of the foundations of social action that have been laid down both in psychology and philosophy.

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Counterfeits and fakes in the United States economy and labor exploitation

Gucci bag for only $40.00, a Rolex Oyster for only $299.00, Ray-Ban Sunglasses for only $19.99...if it sounds too good to be true, you are probably right. The world of fashion is plagued by the introduction of fakes and counterfeits, totaling nearly $600 million a year (Goodwin, p. 314).

~7 min read

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Globalization's impact on human rights practices in contemporary society

The contemporaneous society evolves at a rapid pace, forcing as such groups and individuals to adapt along. The fact that we need to implement changes ourselves to survive in the dynamic environment is already an indisputable fact.

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