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Group cohesion as a variable in small group processes and outcomes

Cohesiveness is regarded as one of the crucial elements in the growth of a group and a prominent aspect for different groups and various kinds of group processes.

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Contrasting European views of the Mau Mau rebellion in Kenya

John Lonsdale writes in the Journal of African History that while the legacy of the Mau Mau has lived in British memory "...as a symbol of African savagery," modern Kenyans are divided over whether the Mau Mau represented a "militant nationalism" against England, or just a kind of "tribalist…

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Corporate accountability and human rights in the global marketplace

When it comes to basic human rights, what role should corporations play in the new global marketplace?

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Muslim and Christian perceptions of the First and Third Crusades

According to Jackson J. Spielvogel, one of the most important and influential manifestations linked to "the wave of religious enthusiasm that seized Europe in the High Middle Ages was the Crusades, a long, drawn-out series of attacks and battles against the Muslims that controlled the Holy Land and…

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Organizational change and corporate success: McDonald's case study

In the past, many organizations with a huge potential for success failed because they feared change. Instead, some of these organizations remained committed to the types of behavior that initially brought them success, refusing to change with their growing business demands.

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Core values essential to justice system organizations

To create a balanced and violence free society it is essential to give importance to values in organizations that deal in justice. A good justice system ensures security and peace in society.

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Kennedy's political motivations behind the Apollo program launch

Among other things, the 1960's will probably be remembered most prominently for its culmination in the moon landing, successfully achieved by the United States of America. Often hidden from public view is the political intrigue and innuendo accompanying such large, prestigious projects.

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Gender representation among US Department of Homeland Security emergency managers

The world has changed in recent decades and the threats to homeland security are redefined, having become more and more unpredictable.

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Methodist Healthcare's growth and financial performance in the healthcare industry

Having grown in response to the need for patient care throughout northern Mississippi and Western Tennessee since its incorporation in 1981, Methodist Healthcare has grown into one of the top 50 integrated healthcare systems in the nation.

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The rise of the Nazi Party in Weimar Germany

Nazism is a form of socialism, featuring racism and expansionism (Answers.com 2006). It was the philosophy of the Nationalist Socialist Workers Party, also known as the Nazi Party (Suffolk Community College Department 2006).

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