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Eight-stage model of planned organizational change

First, establish a sense of urgency. Second, form a pro-change support platform. Third, develop a compelling vision. Fourth, diffuse the vision throughout the organization. Fifth, train and empower followers to act on the vision. Sixth, allow for short-term accomplishments and reward performance.

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State failure and weakness in Ivory Coast since 1993

The Weakening State and Potential for Failure: A Case Study of the Ivory Coast (Cote d'Ivoire) The twentieth century saw major changes in the global political landscape, as the monarchies and empires that had persisted for most of the modern era -- with some extending well beyond this, into the…

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Whistleblowing in corporate culture: Kim Emigh and WorldCom

Whistle blowing refers to denunciation of fraud or wrongdoing in a company by the company's employee.

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Stalin's Great Purges and the question of dictatorial control

The ghost of Stalin will circle the earth for a long time to come… Almost everyone has renounced his legacy, but many still draw their strength from him. -- Milovan Djilas

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The big questions of public management and research

Behn, R. (1995). The Big Questions of Public Management. Public Administration Review, 55 (4), 313. Students and professionals in public management should be continually asking three main questions: How to reduce excessive micromanagement that hampers progress?

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Curriculum analysis of Lyons Township High School District 204

LTHS crafts its philosophical beliefs as making "meaningful learning and dedicated teaching in a student-centered environment its highest priority" (http://www.lths.net/About_LTHS/). Its motto is Vita Plena, the quest for the fulfilling life.

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John Wesley's religious challenges and family influences

No one will disagree that John Wesley transformed Christianity in a way that made it a tangible force in people's lives. Wesley's doctrines are the foundation for modern Christianity, particularly those of the United Methodist Church, as we know it today.

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Ethnic conflict and the dissolution of Yugoslavia

Nations formed through the combination of multiple ethnic cultures are often plagued by occasional disruptions due to differences between the cultures. The nation of Yugoslavia, however, formed through the combination of four major ethnic groups, Serbian, Croatians, Slovaks and Montenegro.

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Self-assessment versus manager perception in management skills using Chapman framework

Using the Management Skill Set Assessment by Alan Chapman an analysis has been completed comparing my self-assessment to my immediate manager's perception of my performance on the 22 factors that comprise this framework. 13 of the factors were classified as a level factors, seven as B.

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Julie Mertus on nationalism and ethnic conflict in Kosovo

How does Mertus explain ethnic conflict in Kosovo/a? Identify the bones of contention in ethnic conflict. What is the KLA? Discuss why its role was significant in Kosovo/a during the 1990s.

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