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Marketing research ethics and tobacco industry practices in America

Market research differs from marketing research ((Marketing Teacher 2010). Market research only presents data about a specific market. Marketing research begins with market research data but goes on to other aspects, including research into new products and appropriate modes of distribution.

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Ethical issues in advanced practice nursing and modern technology

Ethical issues in nursing range across a wide variety of subjects. In recent years, the ethical use of technology has been moving higher and higher on the list of priorities when it comes to ethical practices in the health care environment.

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Executive fraud and corruption at Enron

The images of executives being led out of their offices in handcuffs are images that have become increasingly more common in our society over the past decade. Executive fraud and corruption has been seen in many companies like WorldCom, Tyco, Adelphia Cable, Parmalat, and -- of course -- Enron.

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Ethnic composition and population change in the American colonies

Prior to the revolution of 1688-9 the only colony which contained a large non-British element in its white population was New York. There the Dutch predominated, and there was also a considerable proportion of Frenchmen. The other colonies were mainly peopled from the British Isles.

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Tool use and hunting behavior in Senegalese chimpanzees

One way human culture is often defined is the manner in which humans are able to manipulate their environment through external means -- tools.

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Leading organizational change in America's K-12 schools: a literature review

Creating positive changes in America's schools is a key responsibility of educational leaders.

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Self-regulation and the achievement gap between economically disadvantaged children

One of the prime assumptions regarding the achievement gap between children has been focused on the economics of the individual family. Parents who have greater disposable income typically spend more on enriched toys, books, and other learning opportunities.

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Progression of American women's rights and opportunities from 1865

Historically speaking, American women have had fewer rights and opportunities than American men. For hundreds of years, the roles of women were confined to that of wife, mother, housekeeper and cook.

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BP's organizational structure and response to the Deepwater Horizon disaster

BP is one of the world's major energy companies. It supplies its customers with fuel for transportation, energy for heat and light, retail services and petrochemicals products for everyday living.

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L1 transfer and communicative competence in English language teaching

Language teaching practice often takes for granted that most of the complexities that learners face in the study of English are a result of the degree to which their native language differs from English.

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