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Taking charge in a new leadership role: lessons from Dan Ciampa and Michael Watkins

Right from the Start Taking Charge in a New Leadership Role, by Dan Ciampa and Michael Watkins, begins with the cautionary tale of a young man, Andy, who had been hired as president of the company and heir apparent to the CEO.

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Comparative analysis of the French and Russian revolutions

The nature of Revolution is both social and political. What begins as a social movement in order to give the masses or the lower economic classes a better chance in life can turn to a political movement because of the seizure of power in order to affect change.

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Organizational culture management strategies in the UK, China, and India

The values and behaviors that contribute to the unique social and psychological environment of an organization make up the organizations culture.

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Statement of purpose for Bradford University's MSc in Finance

As my undergraduate studies reach their finish, I am ready to embark upon the next phase of my academic career. The Bradford University's reputable MSc program in Finance, Accounting, and Management offers the depth and breadth I am currently seeking.

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Portugal's geography, history, and development from the sixteenth century onward

Portugal is a country a part of the continent of Europe. It is on the western coast of Europe sharing a boundary with Spain and the Atlantic Ocean. Portugal's independence and king (now there is a president and a prime minister) received formal recognition since the 12th century AD.

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Methodology and research paradigms in studies of Muslim women who veil

The purpose of research is to gather new information that adds to a body of understanding about a particular topic or theory. Educational research often examines the beliefs of educators; results can inform teaching practice (Panjares, 1992, p. 307).

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Career-related continuous learning and employee job performance

Rowold, Jens; Hochholdinger, Sabine; and Schilling, Jan (2008) "Effects of career-related continuous learning: a case study," Learning Organization, the, Vol. 15 No. 1, pp.45 -- 57.

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Al Gore's 2007 Nobel Prize and global warming controversy

In October, 2007, former Vice President of the United States, Al Gore, was awarded a shared Nobel Peace Prize for his work on global warming. In a New American article by William P. Hoar, the question of why Gore was awarded such a distinguished prize was examined.

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Business ethics training and ethical judgment in Taiwanese trade personnel

The survey data that is analyzed in this chapter relied on the Likert scaling methodology for defining forced choice to attitudinal questions. A total of 28 variables are included in the analysis, with two being demographic, the age and gender of the respondent.

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Comparing the research experience of traditional and professional doctoral programs in Australia

Educational institutions around the world have undertaken various benchmarking initiatives in recent years in which they compare themselves to other universities on various metrics in an effort to document their current levels of performance and to identify opportunities for continuous…

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