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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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Knowledge management strategies for preventing workforce knowledge loss

The aging of workforces globally and specifically in the United States has amplified the need for companies to automate, manage and publish their content and knowledge more effectively than ever before.

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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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Anxiety disorders in adolescents: causes, symptoms, and treatment

Adolescence is a time of uncertainty and change in a person's life. Things are happening on a number of levels. They experience physical changes, emotional changes, and changes in their social roles. They are not still children, yet not quite adults.

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Depression, low self-esteem, and adolescent substance abuse

The technological developments within the field of healthcare have been providing new, as well as, improved procedures to treat patients suffering from substance abuse. Nonetheless, still many patients have been left not only wanting but also disappointed from the healthcare system.

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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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Lee, Driscoll, and Nelson's analysis of distance education research topics

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Comparing objective and subjective personality assessment methods

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