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Performance measurement and human capital management in organizations

It has been realized by managers employing good managerial practices that measurement and management are closely interlinked. In the present economic environment, the value of a company depends largely on intangible assets and less on physical or tangible assets.

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Human resource management's evolving role in corporate strategy and performance

These companies have been busy recreating and expanding the functions and roles of the department of Human Resource Management.

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Federal funding restrictions limiting embryonic stem cell research

Embryonic stem cell research has the potential to help more than 100 million Americans who have life-threatening diseases and conditions such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, and many others (Feinstein, 2004).

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Machiavelli's humanist philosophy and lasting influence on leadership

This report aims to present a clear presentation of Niccolo Machiavelli as a humanist.

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The future of distance learning across educational settings and learner populations

What is the future of distance learning (including online learning as well as distance alternatives to internet delivered instruction)?

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Strategic management in the twenty-first century competitive landscape

The twenty first century competitive landscape is influenced by a great many factors, all of which are equally important in the general scheme of things.

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Effects of arts exposure on academic performance in K-8 students

The purpose of this work is to research and examine the connection to and effect upon the academic performance of K-8 students who are provided the opportunity to exposure to the arts.

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De Beers and the blood diamond trade in Angola and Sierra Leone

Cecil John Rhodes founded De Beers, a diamond mining and trading corporation back in 1888. It is the world's largest diamond cartel and receives all credit for making the engagement ring "an inseparable part of courtship and married life" (Jay Epstein, p.121).

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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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Improving financial management and operations at a Taipei welfare foundation

Along with for-profit employment with several companies during this year, I also served my community by working as a volunteer since the age of thirteen. I did this because of the feeling I have that society tends to forget human compassion in the race for money and possessions.

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