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Corporate social responsibility practices of Islamic financial institutions

Some of the references have the words "accessed on ..." which is an indication that the reference is an online one, but there is no webpage associated with it, and hence I would be grateful if I can have the full

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Equity theory and workplace motivation: The Michael Bishop case

The equity theory was developed by John Stacey Adams in 1963 and sees that the individual will be motivated on the job as long as he has a sense of equality. In other words, the employees want to be subjected to the same fair and uniform treatment as their fellow colleagues.

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How scientific journalism shapes public understanding of global warming

Although academics, politicians, and those who work in a scientific career are often very connected to the world of science, the public is also rather interested in scientific findings. Science has an impact on the day-to-day lives of many.

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English literature during the eighteenth-century Enlightenment

The Enlightenment was a stage in Western philosophy and culture which spanned the eighteenth century, and advocated Reason as the primary source of authority. England anticipated the rest of Europe by decapitating its king in the seventeenth century.

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Ethical principles in healthcare access for the economically disadvantaged

Healthcare, in the minds of most people is a universal human right, an aspect of life and health and an aspect of justice, and yet the experience of poverty and disenfranchisement in the United States often dictates limited access to adequate health care.

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Nike's management response to labor and manufacturing scandals

Nike is an organization that is highly successful and highly adaptable. It has endured many years of good and bad times enduring several significant scandals having to do with both internal and external factors.

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Counterfeits and fakes in the United States economy and labor exploitation

Gucci bag for only $40.00, a Rolex Oyster for only $299.00, Ray-Ban Sunglasses for only $19.99...if it sounds too good to be true, you are probably right. The world of fashion is plagued by the introduction of fakes and counterfeits, totaling nearly $600 million a year (Goodwin, p. 314).

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Globalization's impact on human rights practices in contemporary society

The contemporaneous society evolves at a rapid pace, forcing as such groups and individuals to adapt along. The fact that we need to implement changes ourselves to survive in the dynamic environment is already an indisputable fact.

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The Terri Schiavo case and the right to die

The Terri Schiavo case represents one of the most widely publicized legal battles regarding the right to life. CBC News explains the catalysts of the situation (Indepth: Terri Schiavo, 2005).

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Gayle Avery's leadership paradigms and modern applications

Leadership Gayle Avery attempts to create a concise understanding of the often confusing concept of leadership through a progression of leadership issues and then a collection of case studies that apply leadership in different contexts.

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