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Workplace conflict causes and productive management approaches

Professional conflicts are encountered quite commonly. Irrespective of its causes like owner disagreements, personal matters, issues with regard to vendor relations, client issues or competitive conditions, our professional lives provide ample opportunities to handle it.

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Mintzberg's critique of Fayol's management theory and managerial roles

Henry Fayol postulated that planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling were the four basic functions of a manager, and that all of a manager's tasks could be classified into one of these fundamental categories.

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Principles and practices of project management in organizations

The schedule would be detailed, as well as the intended performance outcome of the project, and 'project management' as such is a set of principles and practices and code of ethics, and techniques that are generally used to lead the project team, and to exercise a form of control over the other…

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1,475 words

Why chief financial officers succeed as chief executive officers

Traditionally, there were few CFOs who were aiming for the top job and even fewer shareholders who would consider appointing them.

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The evolution of management: from scientific principles to interpersonal skills

For a manager to succeed in his or her job role they must blend complex managerial skills and functions with the managerial role.

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863 words

Human resources challenges in global business expansion

U.S., the organization discussed below has increasingly been interacting with businesses in other cultures. In fact, the company is seriously pursuing a joint venture in Asia to expand its production.

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Condoleezza Rice's rise to Secretary of State and women's advancement

Undoubtedly, one of the most significant advancements in the pursuit of equal rights in the United States of America has been the great strides that have been made in the area of women's achievements and their ever-increasing importance in government and politics.

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Seven habits of highly effective people and business success

The book "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" was originally published in 1990. It was a groundbreaking book at the time and it is still a bestseller.

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Charlotte Beers's vision for revitalizing Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide

What is Beers trying to accomplish as CEO of Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide? When Charlotte Beers first assumed the reigns of power, the new CEO of Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide wished to resurrect the reputation of the once-respected agency.

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Strategy versus execution: which matters more for organizations

Why or why not? There is no one specific kind of strategic architecture that will be ideal for every organization.

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