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Leiner's analysis of America's 1815 victory over Barbary pirates and naval power

During the 19th century, pirates were far from an abstract threat on international seas. Nor was piracy merely due to the actions of some rogue elements. The nations of Algeria, Morocco, Algiers, Tunis and Tripoli used state-sponsored piracy to profit off of ransom money.

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How political, economic, and cultural spheres influence human behavior

Politics is that one course of action by which the choices and decision that influences our lives directly are reached. In simple words, politics can be described as a tool that is responsible for the shaping up and changing peoples' lives.

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Developing an ethical code for a contemporary media production company

In life and in business, there are situations that challenge, question, and test an individual's set of personal and professional ethics. Ethics is a crucial element to sustain a society as well as an organization.

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Strategic senior staff recruitment and hiring proposal for software companies

The development of a strong business is dependent on a strong sense of the importance of its human capital.

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British American Tobacco's foreign direct investment and integration in India

"FDI in a Developing Country: Case of British American Tobacco" examines the particularities of British American Tobacco's long, and complex, history in India.

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Smith Electric Vehicles and sustainable commercial transportation

The organization chosen for analysis is Smith Electric Vehicles who is based in the U.K. But has an operation in Kansas City, MO.

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Addressing accountability in the Library and Media program

Over the last several years, the field of education has been continually changing. This is because the public is demanding greater amounts of accountability. For the Library and Media program, this means that there must be a focus on providing additional resources in an era of declining budgets.

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Employee versus independent contractor employment status

What do you believe are the benefits to being an employee of a company vs. A contractor? Which would you prefer to be? Why?

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Hargreaves's Fourth Way model for collaborative school improvement

Hargreaves's Fourth Way model presents opportunities for strong organizations to help weaker ones in need. The result is net universal gains: as whole communities and societies change for the better. It takes experienced, benevolent, strong leaders to work together with others for the greater good.

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Professional organizations in literacy, mathematics, and education advocacy

The mission of the International Reading Association is to promote reading by continuously advancing the quality of literacy instruction and research worldwide.

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