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General Motors' governance crisis and federal bailout debate

At present, one of the most contentious administrative issues in the American business and political community today is how General Motors (GM), the formerly iconic American car brand, should be governed.

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Andrew Carnegie's critique of wealth distribution and economic growth

Andrew Carnegie, the Scottish-born American millionaire (billionaire many times over if his wealth were adjusted for inflation) had many unusual ides about wealth and the proper way to handle business, money, and even people.

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How corporations build and maintain positive corporate images

Building a corporate image can be difficult. The process involves creating an image that is in keeping with the type of business in which the corporation is engaged. It may also involve seeking to appeal to potential customers. Building a corporate image is part of the process of branding.

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Technology implementation for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and organizational culture

The intent of this paper is to evaluate how companies are using technologies to define, set, manage and enforce ethical standards throughout their organizations.

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Geolocation technology privacy concerns and consumer protection

Innovations in technology have fundamentally altered the manner in which consumers, businesses and governments alike transact business in recent years, and the efficiencies these technologies provide have been responsible for increased international commerce and improvements in quality of life…

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Pursuing a career in hospitality management at Ohio State

Few occupational fields offer the opportunity to make a direct difference in the lives of others on a daily basis. Hospitality is one of those professions. I am eager to combine business skills with interpersonal skills, and I believe graduate study at Ohio State will mesh perfectly with my goals.

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The Institute of Management Accountants and professional expectations

The profession and practice of accounting has become increasingly prominent and increasingly scrutinized over the past decade or so, in the wake of major scandals and upsets in the business world that can be traced in part to nebulous and unethical accounting practices or outright frauds.

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Triple Bottom Line reporting and corporate sustainability measurement

The concept of triple bottom line reporting is shown to be effective in ensuring that the corporate sustainability concerns are addressed and business takes account of the outcomes.

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Starbucks' organizational change and return to core identity

Starbucks is the established leader of the coffee and coffee-based beverages across the entire world. The company helped create business history through the innovative ideas of Howard Schultz and it became established as an epitome of business success.

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Establishing communication and task norms in virtual teams

Team Norms," author Karten (2003) discussed the importance of social norms in improving performance in teams within a business organization. Technically, Karten defined it as a concept "that concern(s) how team members will interact, communicate, and conduct themselves as members of the team" (par.

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