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Social entrepreneurship and microfinance: examining hidden aspects

Micro-finance has become a 'hot topic' for many, including those of us who simply want to help others. For example, the online site KIVA (n.d.) enables one to make a micro-loan with only a $25 investment.

~13 min read

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Risk IT framework implementation for cloud computing security

At a fundamental level, most managers understood the need for security, which is the basic starting point. In practice, however, the managers of the different departments noted that not all best practices are adhered to.

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The United Nations' role in achieving the Millennium Development Goals

The eight "Millennium Development Goals" of the UN are: (Summarized from "Millennium Development Goals Report," 2006) Eradicate poverty and hunger. The target, between 1990 and 2015, is to halve, the number of people living on less than a dollar a day and those suffering from hunger.

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FedEx's mobile telecommunications system: competitive advantage and modernization needs

FedEx gains competitive advantage from its existing information system. The existing system is an over-the-air system that functions outwardly like a cellular network, allowing drivers in the field to send data to a centralized network, while allowing dispatchers to communicate with drivers.

~9 min read

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The development and implementation of HIPAA's Privacy Rule

A number of federal initiatives were attempted to protect the privacy of confidential personal information in the past many decades (HIPAA Specialists, 2005). The House of Representatives formed a Special Subcommittee on Invasion of Privacy in 1965.

~14 min read

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Apple Inc.'s strategies for creating customer loyalty and satisfaction

The editors at Inside CRM (customer relationship management) have an undying attention towards the assessment of customer services across a wide array of sectors, industries and institutions.

~6 min read

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Walmart's adoption of social media marketing strategies in the retail industry

Over the years, there has been a change in the way organizations market their products across the globe. These changes are influenced by the dynamic nature of customers as well as changes in consumer behavior.

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Goldman Sachs' role in concealing Greece's debt crisis

Read article summarize key points: company involved; problem hand; steps company; outcry public/government; final outcome. Then analyze issue involved: How event avoided; what company; what charge; long -term effects issue.

~6 min read

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Human resource management and decision-making at Sears Holdings

The corporation Sears Holdings was formed in 2005 after several companies merged to form the conglomerate. The corporation is ranked tenth in the U.S. In terms of retail sales and it is widely spread in the nation through its 4000 outlets. The company's head quarter is located in Hoffman Estates.

~8 min read

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Community economic development financing in Canada and the United States

Community Economic Development Funds in U.S.

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