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Being able to successfully manage the recruitment and staffing of an entire Human Resources (HR) department is the foundation of a successful enterprise.

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Max De Pree's leadership philosophy of serving community through non-profit organizations

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Samuel J. Palmisano's leadership at IBM and Covey's theory

Covey's leadership theory. It will profile IBM leader Samuel J. Palmisano, including his leadership style and qualities that set him apart from other corporate leaders.

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Video surveillance industry growth, security applications, and legal implications

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The relationship between fast food consumption and rising obesity rates in America

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Social capital in churches and workplaces

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Biff Loman's self-discovery in Death of a Salesman

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Years before President Reagan told Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev "Tear down this wall," the Eastern European communist bloc showed signs of crumbling.

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MBA coursework integration: leadership, technology, and management foundation

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