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Cross-cultural communication effectiveness in modern business organizations

Cultural differences have always required a degree of awareness and sensitivity in the business environment; in the age of rapidly increasing globalization, the issue becomes even more important.

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MS-13: Origins, characteristics, and threat to America

Movies like The Godfather have long memorialized and romanticized the concept of the mafia, despite the fact that this gang was one of the most dangerous and far-reaching in the United States.

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How Germano et al. and Lehr conceptualize revision in academic writing

Although it is an important part of the writing process, revision may be one of its least discussed components among both students and seasoned writers. Perhaps this is because, for many writers, revision is seen as an acknowledgement of their mistakes.

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Meditation's effects on physiological responses and stress reduction

Meditation has its beginnings in the spiritual traditions of the East. Hinduism and Buddhism both incorporate the practice as an essential part of their search for spirituality and their connection with the universe.

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Gender differences in interests and abilities: biological and social factors

Since the beginning of humankind, man and woman noticed the physiological differences between the sexes.

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Transactional, transformational, charismatic, and servant leadership styles

In modern business management, leadership generally consists of one of several main philosophies. Transactional leadership is oriented toward the specific exchange or transaction of workers' services for a regular salary and other vocational benefits of working (Daft, 2005).

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Developing innovative heavy equipment concepts through creative ideation techniques

Using the key concepts of brain writing (Greene, 1987) the challenge of creating an entirely new product for the heavy equipment industry was undertaken.

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Habituation and perceptual learning in stimulus-based education

Habituation is the process whereby a repetition of stimulus results in a decrease in reactions to such stimulus, because the recipient becomes accustomed to the effects of the presentation.

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Conflict resolution strategies and their effects on team performance

Conflict is defined as a disagreement through which parties perceive a threat to their needs, interests or concerns (About Conflict, n.d.). Team conflict is a natural disagreement resulting from individuals in groups that differ in their attitudes, beliefs, values or needs.

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Strategic human resources management during economic downturn

Today's business environment is characterized by a high degree of complexity and rapid shifts in conditions. This has placed increased strain on organizations with regards to their ability to meet their stated objectives.

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