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Justice depends on the identification of the individuals with their community

Document abstract : «Seyla Benhabib in The Claims of Culture reported the case of a young Laotian American woman abducted from her work at Fresno State University and then raped. Her assailant, a Hmong/Laotian immigrant, argued that among his tribe this behaviour is the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Value judgment.. Justice, society and religion.. Reasoning and understanding of justice.. Rawl's interpretation.. Justification of rights.. Communitarianism tension.. Community identity.. Conclusi...»

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Has European integration contributed to save or to undermine the nation state?

Document abstract : «In 1882 Ernest Renan declared: "a Nation is a soul, a spiritual principle. Two things, which, in truth, are really one, constitute this soul, this spiritual principle. One is in the past, the other in the present. One is the possession in common of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Diminished number of decisions which are taken in the capitals of member states.. The Maastricht treaty of 1993.. Permissive principle for EU's action.. EU: Still more intergovernmental than supranational.. European integration:...»

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Study of Auchan: Understanding its consumers behaviour

Document abstract : «Auchan is one of the world's leading retail groups. As shown on appendix 1, this group operates 357 hypermarkets in 11 countries across the world, and 649 supermarkets in France, Spain, Italy, Poland, Russia and Morocco. In France, Auchan has two...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Auchan and its environment.. Auchan and its strategy.. What are the main weaknesses of Auchan and their consequences?. Purchases with habitual decision making.. Stock-outs.. Retail atmospherics.. What does Auchan do to know and...»

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The relations between Macedonia and Albania

Document abstract : «Macedonia has particular features in the Balkanic entanglement. On the one hand, we could say it is a "classical" Balkanic country, with all the negative connotations this adjective unfortunately implies: a post-Yugoslavian country, which encounters...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Diplomatic relations between the two countries: Towards regional integration and cooperation.. Linked by one of the major successes of the European Union.. Commonly involved in the major current Balkanic issue.. The Kosovo...»

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Eros in fantasy

Document abstract : «Our study of Eros in fantasy will be based on seven short stories (A. Bierce's The Death of Halpin Frayser, Ch. Dickens's The Signalman, Hawthorne's The Minister's Black Veil, P. Highsmith's The Snail-Watcher, H. P. Lovecraft's The Festival, R....»

Synopsis abstract : «Eros in Fantasy: Complete text of the presentation.. Presentation handout.. Annabel Lee, E. A. Poe: Second handout.. Whiteboard notes.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

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Parties and party systems in contemporary democracies

Document abstract : «Laver and Schofield wonder what makes length of a government's life through the examples of Italy and Germany, but also of other countries. Firstly, is the number of parties of the political system related to cabinet stability? This is right in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Influences on government decisions in Norway.. Parties in government: The case of Germany.. Party system change is roughly equivalent to electoral change.. Party system change is not equivalent to electoral change.. Role and...»

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Work Motivation: Review of the literature

Document abstract : «Work motivation has been an important component of industrial and organisational psychology since the 1930s (Donovan, 2001:55) and continues to play an important role in organisational research (Büssing, 2001:372). The amount of research on...»

Synopsis abstract : «Overview.. History.. Definition.. Core tenets of work motivation.. Intrinsic versus extrinsic.. Perspective from which work motivation can be studied.. Different work motivation paradigm.. Work motivation theories.. Content theories.. Process...»

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The use of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) by banks

Document abstract : «Nowadays, companies are getting more and more involved in Geographic Information Systems. Indeed, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are a new tool for today's businesses. This statement is confirmed by Peter Keenan (2005). There are in fact...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. What is Geographic Information Systems?. The definition and meaning of Geographic Information Systems.. Usage of Geographic Information Systems by companies.. The different uses of Geographic Information Systems.. Geographic...»

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How adequate is the question of sovereignty in the political disputes within Britain about the desirability of joining the European communities? (1945-1973)

Document abstract : «Britain was one of the first countries to imagine a European grouping after the Second World War. In Zurich, on 19 September 1946, Churchill called for a 'United States of Europe', which would be based on cooperation between France and Germany. Yet...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Britain's reluctance towards the European construction.. Britain's attitude after the war.. The question of the British sovereignty.. The development of the European integration.. looking for more integration. . The ECSC.. The...»

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Business report: Nikon

Document abstract : «Advertising and co., our agency is pleased to present the business report of the advertising campaign we want to implement throughout this closing date April 2006-March 2007 for the camera Coolpix on behalf the Japanese company Nikon. After...»

Synopsis abstract : «An overview on Nikon's camera market.. Nikon: A global brand.. Specificities of digital camera: Seasonality & maturity.. Strong brand values: Unique Selling Point & aesthetic design.. Campaign objectives.. Campaign objectives.. Secondary...»

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Has British public policy been Europeanised in the period since 1973?

Document abstract : «As Johan Olsen affirms ""Europeanization" is a fashionable but contested concept." This term indeed occupies a lot of space in all studies about the European Union and more specifically about the domestic changes incurred by the member states...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Europeanization of British public policy.. Identification to what extent to which Britain has been affected by European integration.. Public policy in Britain.. Europeanization of British public policy since 1973.. The single European...»

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Compare and contrast the main claims of Goal Setting and Expectancy Theories with regard to Employee Performance Appraisal. What are the implications for the design of employee appraisal systems?

Document abstract : «The history of performance appraisal in the literature is quite recent. Its roots in the early 20th century can be traced to Taylor's pioneering time and motion studies, which interestingly also sets the beginning of the goal-setting theory. But...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. What is performance appraisal?. Goal setting theory.. Expectancy theory.. Consequences on the design of employee appraisal systems.. Goal definition process.. Eval...»

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Is Russian political culture a serious obstacle to democratization?

Document abstract : «From the end of the Cold War to nowadays, Russia has endeavored to reform itself so as to exit from a situation of crises. Mikhail Gorbachev attempted to give a new start to the economy of the Soviet Union, to reform its plethoric administration and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Seventy years of communism.. An illiberal political culture.. The importance of which should not be overestimated.. Russian Presidents as elected czars?. The political culture of Russian leaders.. Propects for democracy in Putin's...»

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Modern Irish society through the decline of the Catholic Church

Document abstract : «The Catholic Church has had a central part in the Irish society's life and identity since its independence in 1922. The State conceded huge areas of social policy to the Catholic Church. By linking patriotism with morality, the Church acquired a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Political changes.. The relationship between the State and the Church.. The scandals.. Cultural changes.. The constitution.. The media.. The women, the family, the education.. Economic changes.. The 'Celtic Tiger'.. The European...»

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How to evaluate the performance of the human resource department?

Document abstract : «It is important for companies to evaluate the quality and performance of their different departments (Baruch, 1997). Evaluating the human resource department (HRD) is even more important due to its many links with and influences on other items -for...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Evaluation.. Owner/manager evaluation.. Employees' evaluation.. Conclusion.. References.....»

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Was terror an integral part of the mentality of the revolutionaries in France?

Document abstract : «No part of the Revolution calls as much pictures to mind as the "Terror". The endless lines of people waiting to be guillotined, the Committee of Public Safety with the heartless figure of Maximilien Robespierre, Marat's corpse lying in his bath...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Description of the meaning of the terror.. The French revolution and the terrorist aspect.. The ideology behind the concept of terror.. Various schools of thought on terror.. Conclusion.. Bibliograp...»

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Was the assumption of German musical supremacy merely a constituent part of an emergent German nationalism between 1870 and 1918?

Document abstract : «What the German nation is and what its boundaries are have always puzzled historians of the early construction of the German nation-state. Indeed the further back into history one searches, the more elusive the very notion of a German national...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The German nation-state at the beginning of Wilhelmine Empire.. The communication: Not in Esperanto. . Successful musical pride.. The non-nationalistic nature of German musical pride.. Conclusion.....»

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The revolt of the Netherlands: Spain's failure to regain control of the Netherlands

Document abstract : «The rebellion of the Netherlands against ruling Spain was, in the end, a success leading to complete independence in 1648, with the Treaties of Den Haag and of Westphalia. All the Northern provinces of the "Spanish Netherlands" became fully...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Spain's intrinsic weaknesses.. King of Spain himself undermined Spain's possibilities of victory in war.. The other problems that weakened Spain.. External causes of the Spanish failure.. Colonial competition from England and...»

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Describe what you would want to tell the white community about how the legacy of our history helps to explain racial divisions and disparities that persist today

Document abstract : «America has a long history of racism and discrimination against its Black community. One has to keep in mind the centuries long history of slavery which came to an end only over one century ago in the South. It is also necessary to remind of how...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. White privilege and persistent institutional racism.. Ellis Cose's Rage of the Privileged Class.. Vision for the future of race relations: With an example.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

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Consumer empowerment

Document abstract : «With the growing industry of ethics consumption and environmental friendly products, the marketing industry has radically changed its traditional system of approaching their consumers. Indeed their marketing strategies are much more customer driven...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Concept of consumer empowerment.. More than an customer King.. The Hawthorne effect.. Factors influencing the growth of consumer empowerment.. Impact of technological development.. Global economy.. Shift in consumption.. Effects of...»

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The Next General Election and its two main candidates

Document abstract : «7th September 2006 : Tony Blair declared that he intended to stand down as Labour Party Leader. Thus, he will not stand for the next general election, which will probably take place in 2009. Originality of the election : all three main parties go...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. What is at stake in this election for the three parties? . Gordon Brown.. Offices and profile.. Opinions and leanings.. David Cameron.. Offices and profile.. Opinions and leanings.. Concl...»

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Globalization and commerce

Document abstract : «Globalization is the production and distribution of products and services of a homogeneous type and quality on a worldwide basis. "Globalization is the activity whereby "distinct" national economies are subsumed and re-articulated into the system by...»

Synopsis abstract : «What is globalization?. We can define globalization in some different levels.. Worldwide level.. Country level.. Industry level.. Specific company level.. Why is globalization important?. Country and regional level.. Industry drivers.. Strategy...»

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Heinz case

Document abstract : «Heinz is one of the most profitable companies operating in the food processing industry. This essay will try to describe the industry and environment of this company. Then, we will see how the competitive advantage has been developed within this...»

Synopsis abstract : «The industry environment(s) Heinz operates in.. The stage in which the food industry is located.. The level of sales.. the Porter's five forces.. Barrier for new entrants.. Rivalry among established companies.. Heinz's attempt to develop a...»

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How did patterns of courtship and getting married differ for young women in the 1950's compared to the 1930's?

Document abstract : «The twentieth century has witnessed several changes in social structures and notably with the birth of youth culture, which allowed people between the state of childhood and the one of adulthood to be recognized as a full-fledged category of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Working-class girls at the beginning of the century.. The wages of the working-class young people.. 'The Swinging Sixties'.. Meeting the opposite sex and courting.. A sexual revolution.. The reasons for girls to get married at the...»

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Client consultancy project: Leeds Metropolitan University Student' Union Elections

Document abstract : «This report carries out extensive background research to the election process of Leeds Metropolitan University Students Union (S.U.) and the attitudes of students attending the University. The findings show that students do not feel there is an...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary.. Introduction.. Methodology.. Primary research.. Focus groups.. Interviews.. Other university research.. Secondary sesearch.. Findings.. Questionnaires.. Focus groups.. Interviews.. Other university findings.. Summary of key...»

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Strategy Analysis on the gambling industry with the example of MGM Mirage

Document abstract : «We selected the gambling industry as a group because we thought it would be interesting, challenging and because the industry has recently felt a new impulse with the internet. The gambling industry is not one of the most recent industries though,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Industry.. Industry scope.. General environment.. Market segmentation.. Market leader.. Competition.. Key strategic issues facing the industry in the next 5 years.. The key success factors of the gambling industry explained with the...»

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Has Blair government's constructive European engagement been undermined by the Iraq war?

Document abstract : «Britain's relationship with the European Union (EU) has been one of the most divisive issues of British politics over the last 50 years. Yet, the election of the Blair government in May 1997 intended to change this situation and marked a significant...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Taking over the office in 1997.. The first term (1997-2001): A proactive and constructive engagement vis-a-vis Europe.. New Labour pledge and the 1997 manifesto. . The Amsterdam European Council.. EU and Blair.. UK's...»

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Clinical tests in developing countries and pharmaceutical ethics issues

Document abstract : «The clinical trials performed on humans by the pharmaceutical companies are essentials for the advancement of the knowledge of human health. After the terrible Nazis experimentation during the Second World War, some actions have been taken to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Summary.. Introduction.. The juridical structure: rights and duty of the main actors for clinical trials.. Historic and decision making organization.. The rights and duties from the patient point of view.. Rights and duties from the industry point...»

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International law: history and definition

Document abstract : «"Truth is that international law is neither a myth on the one hand, nor a panacea on the other, but just one institution among others which we can use for building of a better international order" (J. Brierly, The law of nations, Oxford 1995). Law...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The history of international law.. The promises of international law since the antiquity from Middle Ages.. Peace of Westphalia and the modern state: The development of international law.. Conflicts, wars and new issues in 20th...»

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Futures and options: working

Document abstract : «Since the 1970's, the trade of derivative securities has over expanded and has characterised most of the transactions in the world financial marketplaces. However, derivatives do not constitute a new notion in the financial world, since they first...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Characteristics of financial derivatives.. The risk involved.. Meaning of financial futures.. Hedging and managing of risk.. The concept of correlation between the portfolio and the index.. Different scenarios of hedging risks with...»

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