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Peasant life and social transformation during the Meiji Restoration

The Meiji Restoration brought political, social and economic changes in the life of Japan that needed a period of sacrifice, like most of the changings following a revolution or a change of system in the life of a country.

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Nike's global strategy and financial positioning for sustained growth

Nike manufactures and markets sports apparel and equipment on a global scale. They operate in 160 different countries, and have revenues of $18.6 billion. Yet, they are a growth company.

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Risks and bias in researching pathways to chief financial officer

CFO? There are several risks apparent when investigating issues relating to human subjects. One risk is that the study may have a detrimental impact on the subjects. Further risks are that the study may be skewed by human subjectivity.

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Youth withdrawal from sports: stress, lack of fun, and contextual factors

The number one reason a youth relates that he/she participates in a sport "is to have fun" Seefeldt, Ewing, and Walk (1992; cited by Hedstrom and Gould, 2004, p. 21) purport.

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Communicating mass redundancies: the Accident Group case study

Check your email for salary news." The initial "business" message on May 30, 2003 to approximately 2500 employees of the Accident Group (TAG) advising them: "Check your email for salary news." beeped onto the workers' company mobile phones.

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George F. Kennan's Long Telegram and Cold War origins

When we remove the threat of nuclear war that loomed large during the Cold War era, it then becomes possible to engage in rational discourse on the subject. It is a subject that is endless in the complexities of the events and the powerful people behind those events.

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Workplace stress and family effects in military organizations

The objective of this work is to compare, contrast and synthesize and evaluate the principles of societal development including an evaluation of the workplace and resulting family stress.

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Starbucks' strategic development from coffee retailer to global leader

Over the past recent decades, global communities have suffered drastic changes that lead to numerous mutations. For instance, the manufacturing entities are no longer centered on the sole production operations, in the hope of selling to customers whatever they produce.

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International peacekeeping operations in the Caucasus region

History provides the world with constant subjects for debate and for actions needed to be taken in order to improve the lives of those who are in pain.

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The misunderstood role of women in Islamic law and doctrine

The Islamic faith represents one of the most widely spread and acknowledged religions in the world.

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