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Management practices in ancient Mesopotamia and Babylon

As many of the overviews and scholarly studies of the history of management note, understanding the history and origins of management and administration is an essential resource and background to the evolution of modern management. This view is concisely summarised in an article by Pindur et al.

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Texas groundwater regulation and agricultural water sustainability

Groundwater is found below the earth's surface in crevices of soil and rock Rubicon Real Estate Services. The laws in Texas regarding groundwater use is based on the English common law of "absolute use" or the "Rule of Capture" Rubicon.

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Sino-Iranian relations: historical, cultural, and strategic evolution since the 1970s

Since the early 1970's, the relationship between Iran and China has been consistently evolving. Part of the reason for this, is because of a strategic and cultural difference that both nations feel towards the policies that have been directed against them by the West.

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Bureaucratic power dynamics in Weber and Foucault's theories

The word 'bureaucracy' typically carries with it a negative connotation to many Americans. The immediate reaction for most is to characterize an agency described thusly as slow, outmoded and inefficient.

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Causes and manifestations of burnout in special education teachers

High levels of stress are dangerous for all professions. In the field of special education it is responsible for much of the symptoms associated with variant levels of burnout.

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Competitive strategies of Domino's and Papa John's during the recession

During the last few years, the food service industry has seen a tremendous amount of challenges. As host of chains and restaurants are facing a number of issues from: declining consumer spending and rising costs.

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Thai consumer perception and preferences for mobile phones

The mobile phone market has significantly developed in the past few years. The trend characterizes developed countries, but developing regions also. Technological development has a significant impact on the activity of individuals and of companies.

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Functional foods, health claims, and public health nutrition debates

Functional foods refer to the notion that some foods are beneficial for one's health; they can promote health and prevent disease -- such as for instance yogurts that contain probiotic organisms that are claimed to be disease-preventing or margarines with phytosoterols that are alleged to help…

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General Motors' recovery strategy following its 2009 bankruptcy

General Motors was taken over by the United States government in the spring of 2009 after filing the second-largest bankruptcy in the history of the United States.

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Marriott's expansion strategy and financial benefits in China

What Benefits Does Expanding in China bring to Marriott? Marriott International (NYSE: MAR) is a global leader in the travel and hospitality business, earning $11.43B in revenues in their latest fiscal year, yielding a gross profit of $8.92B.

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