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Confucianism and Western influence in the construction of Meiji masculinity

Japanese history attribute Meiji masculinity to the peculiar customs of the Meiji period, its specific characteristics of the Emperor, and, in some related way, its association with the Western world.

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Gamophobia and fear of change: Charles's case study

Fear of marriage is a common feeling that is present in the minds of many people before they take the big step. Also known as gamophobia, this fear is prevalent in every culture and country and the individual has to overcome this feeling before getting married.

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Biometric security adoption in public agencies and private firms

Biometric Security carries highly technological implications. And to an extent, these implications are valid as expanding capabilities in computing and software design enable yet more complex human identifiers to be observed and compiled.

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Cash conversion cycle calculations and working capital management

Carroll & King Corporation has $5 million of inventory and $2 million of accounts receivable. Its average daily sales are $120,000. The company's payables deferral period (accounts payable divided by daily purchases) is 30 days. What is C&K's cash conversion cycle?

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Jack Welch's organizational transformation of General Electric

Jack Welch used a number of techniques to overcome the impossible and reshape General Electric's culture. The company had been a management innovator for much of its existence, and Welch was given a mandate in the fact that he was selected over safer candidates for the CEO role.

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Good faith and fair dealing in the Uniform Commercial Code

Good faith and fair dealing in contractual associations can be traced back as far as Roman law. It similarly has long been an element of the law in countries like Germany that follow a civil code of law.

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Structural characteristics and competitive dynamics in the confectionery industry

What are the three to five most important structural characteristics of this industry? Non-chocolate products, and Gum products.

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Disney's core resources and competitive capabilities in entertainment

Disney is a leading player in the entertainment industry, taking most pride in its ability to offer entertainment products and services to consumers in all age categories.

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Strategic repositioning and growth of the Sports Fan Coalition

The Sports Fan Coalition is in dire need of a strategic approach to reposition itself within the market in such a manner that it attracts more members. It is also necessary for it to grow. In these endeavors, a specific need arises in that of mitigating the free rider problem.

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Proposed reforms to Kansas University Student Senate election procedures

Kansas University Student Senate Rules and Regulations is the most important document of the student community in this University, and in all universities that have and most of all stick to such a document.

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