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Vioxx and the ethics of undisclosed cardiovascular risks

Vioxx was a drug originally marketed to patients suffering from chronic pain, often as a result of arthritis. It was designed to be more effective than traditional remedies, such as the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) ibuprofen.

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Cultural sensitivity and globalization in international business

As the year 2009 is ushered in by violence in Gaza and a struggling global economy, the importance of globalization and the global civil society cannot be emphasized enough.

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Microsoft's major business divisions and competitive market position

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is a major global publisher of software, a major video game hardware manufacturer. The company also has a services function as well. Microsoft markets its operating systems to computer manufacturers and its software to the corporate, institutional and consumer markets.

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Stem cell research: ethics, sources, and medical promise

The field of regenerative medicine has achieved great strides in the recent years. Particularly, the research on stem cells and the promising possibilities for several degenerative diseases, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions has created a paradigm shift in our medical perspective.

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How personal codes of ethics develop and shape moral decision-making

Personal Code of Ethics is much like the human brain. Everyone already has one but some people tend to use it to better effect than others.

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Apple Inc.'s business model, product ecosystem, and competitive strategy

Apple Inc. An Assessment and Profile of Apple Inc. Apple's primary business is the development, manufacturing and selling of personal computers, accessories, peripherals, networking and personal MP3 players including the best-selling iPod and complimentary music download service, iTunes.

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The commercialization of gastric band surgery and medical ethics

Rundle, Rhonda L. "Industry Giants Push Obesity Surgery." 31 Mar 2008. One of the most interesting aspects of reading the Wall Street Journal from a personal perspective is the paper's tendency to address every issue from a purely economic perspective, regardless of the moral implications that…

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Ethical lapses at Tenet Hospital Group and healthcare ethics enforcement

It then addresses questions of ethics formulation and enforcement in healthcare, and how it impacts my practice as a healthcare professional.

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Strategic planning and business continuity in UAE training SMEs

Organisations are increasingly dependent upon it systems and infrastructure, but they also need good quality employees, and training them properly is crucial.

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Ben & Jerry's customer relationship management and business success

Specifically, relationships with customers are particularly important. The reason for this is that customers are the main factor in the success or failure of a company. Ensuring that customer relationships are healthy also ensures the company's future health.

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