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Mill's utilitarianism and its applications in contemporary leadership

John Stuart Mill's philosophy of utilitarianism were a popular moral guidepost for leadership today, it would be interesting to see how many leaders embrace the idea that actions are correct so long as they lead to the promotion of contemporary definitions of happiness.

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Danielle Green-Byrd's survival and resilience after combat injury

In the face of tragedy, the human being survives. This is a generalized truth - that our species is nothing if not a survivor. How else could we have prevailed in the ultimate predator contest over the vast millennia of our existence?

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Motivation and succession management in police officer advancement

Using a practical level of studying and explaining motivation, assistant business professor and journalist Steven a. Murphy explains why all organizations should - and most good ones do - seek the next generation of leaders from individuals who are truly motivated in the right direction.

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Designing an effective organizational risk management program

First, we need a basic definition of what we are about to describe. BusinessDictionary.com defines risk management as, "Policies, procedures, and practices involved in the identification, analysis, assessment, control and avoidance, minimization, or elimination of unacceptable risks." Most other…

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Child abuse's effects on Erik Erikson's developmental stages

Child abuse is a pressing problem that knows no race, color, ethnicity or religion. It transcends geographic lines and cuts across socio-economic brackets.

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Comparing Theory X, Theory Y, and Theory Z leadership models

The most successful managers today strive to understand human nature and what truly motivates employees to be productive.

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Lev Vygotsky's theory of sociocultural cognitive development

Lev Vygotsky's theory of sociocultural development holds that social factors are the main determining factor in human cognitive development. This perspective also influences his ideas of language and speech development, as well as learning.

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The emergence of possible self during adolescence to adulthood transition

The transition between adolescence and adulthood is often marked with turmoil. Suddenly faced with the looming realities of the real world such as needing to make ends meet, the teen named Jean surveys her prospects and realizes with a sharp blow that living for free at home will no longer be…

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Deontological evaluation of euthanasia as rational ethical decision

Euthanasia has given birth to numerous debates over the past couple of decades. As with any other major topic, there are those who support, and those who strongly oppose it.

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How baby boomers transformed American funeral practices and traditions

Funeral services have changed considerably over the years, each generation bringing its own sensibilities. Death rites once occupied a considerable amount of time and expense. Mourners wore black for a year or more, and funeral services were long and highly ritualized.

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