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Defining sexual harassment: severity, frequency, and workplace occurrence

There has been a lot of debate as concerns the exact definition of sexual harassment even though there have been efforts from both the national and international community to eradicate the vice.

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The strategic importance of recruitment and placement in HR management

Recruitment and placement are essential aspects of human resources. Human resource management's function "…is an organization's most critical source of information about employment practices….and the effective management of all aspects of human resources" (Sims, 2002, p. 20).

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Learning theories and their classroom applications

The social cognitive theory suggests that learning takes place through self-regulatory systems. Students can be taught to self-monitor their own performance and behavior and determine for themselves whether they have done well or if improvement is needed.

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Test batteries versus individualized approaches in psychological assessment

Psychological testing is crucial for many population groups, particularly children with specialized needs. Adults may also be subjected to tests in efforts to assess their vocational suitability or other traits necessary in the workplace.

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Gender disparities in corporate leadership roles and female advantages

The issue of women in leadership has been a focus of debate and discussion across many disciplines in recent years. This debate is also linked to topics such women's rights and gender inequalities in modern society.

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Psychological effects of natural disasters on victims and communities

This research paper aims at finding out if there are any psychological effects that victims of disasters face after the disaster.

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Language, race, and cultural relativity in Boas and Whorf

If one had to pick a single attribute that defines us as human, our ability to talk to each other must surely be among the top choices. Certainly there is our opposable human thumb and our use of sophisticated tools, and these would also be possible choices.

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The fairness of Adolf Eichmann's trial and execution

Adolf Eichmann was executed at Israel's Ramle Prison on March 31, 1962. He had been found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity, crimes for which he never denied his guilt (Weitz).

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Creative, logical, and scientific thinking styles in the workplace

Creative thinking is the process by which old ideas are reinvented. In this type of thinking, established ideas and rules can be broken, reorganized and reinterpreted. This can be stimulated using techniques such as brainstorming and starbursting.

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The battered woman syndrome defense in R. v. Lavallée

Canadian Supreme Court 1990 decision that created the battered wife syndrome defense. The case is analyzed for how such a defense came into being and the implications it has on interpreting a battered woman's response.

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