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Ethical failures and stakeholder impact in the ChoicePoint data breach case

A productive organization is one that ensures customer satisfaction and protects the interests of its workers, thereby enhancing the welfare of the society and business.There is a growing belief that good ethics mean good business for an organization; however, ethical cultures emerge from strong…

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Evolving role and challenges of public school principals in the 21st century

The role of the public school principal is highly pressurized, often impeded upon by a diverse set of political demands and beset by constant challenges relating to budgetary, parental, educational and community-based conditions.

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Obama administration policy recommendations toward China's economic and security engagement

Promote increased bilateral trade with China through the GATT/WTO framework. Aggressively pursue engagement with China across the entire spectrum of international relations to improve human rights practices while simultaneously developing additional trade networks.

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USAID's role in economic development and international partnerships

The United States AID program (USAID) was launched in the immediate aftermath of World War II. It was originally presented not as USAID but rather as the Marshall Plan and the Truman Administration's Point Four Plan, according to the Web site www.USAID.gov. The U.S.

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Nestle's corporate values and ethical principles

The Nestle Company was originally founded in 1867 by Henri Nestle for the express purpose of addressing a profoundly important human social need. He created Farine Lactee Nestlee ("Nestle Milk Cereal") to help reduce infant mortality throughout the world, particularly in impoverished regions.

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Using DISC personality types to improve workplace team dynamics

Ideally, personality differences should be a source of productivity in the workplace, rather than discord. However, all too often interpersonal conflicts are the result of team-based initiatives that blend different personality 'types' in an ineffective fashion.

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Determining foreign direct investment patterns in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, because of the dependence of its economy upon oil for sustenance, has often been called a rentier state, as noted in a 2005 overview by the Suburban Emergency Management Project (What is a rentier state, 2005, SEMP).

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Ford Pinto's defective gas tank and manufacturer responsibility

Could a rational customer have chosen to save $11 and risk the more dangerous gas tank? Would that have been similar to making air bags optional? What if Ford had told potential customers about its decision?

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Bridging the generation gap at Randstad USA

According to the 2007 BusinessWeek article "Bridging the generation gap," instead of deploying the typical job search model of fitting one person into one job, the Randstad USA Employment agency's use of partnership teams takes a more holistic view of organizational needs.

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Group dynamics and executive development in business teams

In today's business world, companies are increasingly realizing the value of group work in order to further their mission and goals.

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