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GAME THEORY AND MODERN MANAGEMENT

boost their happiness (Game Theory, 2009). The standard economic theory of supply and demand makes a pretty good backdrop ...

X- AND Y-THEORY AND LOGISTICS

empowerment and the taking of responsibility. Though it might seem as though these two are at the opposite end of the spectrum, le...

Multiple Perspectives on Organizational Theory

approach this is an increased level of input. From an academic perceptive the benefits are direct and indirect. In an indirect man...

Leadership and Communication

opens up opportunities and challenges for commerce requires the input and support from a number of different professionals that ca...

John William Gardner on Leadership and the Management of Organizations

leadership roles. The foundation upon which Gardners leadership theories rest is his belief that morality is the most important c...

Absolute Advantage, Comparative Advantage and the Heckscher-Ohlin Model

large amounts of goods to western nations, goods which those nations could produce for themselves. In many instances it may be arg...

B.F. Skinner and William James

prominent philosopher, Carl Lange, was coining his own version of that theory. The resulting combination became known as the Jame...

Concept of Deviance

In ten pages the concept of deviance is examined from various theoretical vantage points and includes labeling and anomie theory a...

Social Theory in the Modern Era

In five pages this paper examines the modern era and how social theory has evolved. Seven sources are cited in the bibliography....

Modern Life Issues and Theories of Morality

In ten pages this report discusses how moral theories address contemporary life issues with such ethical concepts as virtue, care,...

Machiavelli's Relevance To Modern Political Theory

This paper contends that Machiavelli's collected works laid the foundation for the beginnings of modern political science. This te...

Peruvian Racial Prejudice and an Application of Martin Luther King's Theories of Nonviolence

In a paper consisting of five pages the similarities between modern Peru and 1960s America are noted in a consideration of how Kin...

Edwin Sutherland's Theory of Criminology

Edwin Sutherland in the 1930s broke from tradition when he posited that criminal behavior is not genetically controlled, but is a ...

Recent Developments and Trends in Architectural Criticism and Theory

In a paper consisting of eight pages the concept of 'modern' is defined and related to social theory with a consideration of works...

Max Weber's Life and Contributions to Sociology

In fifteen pages this research paper discusses Max Weber's life, his contributions to sociology, and how his theories may be appli...

Enlightened Leadership Book Review

approach to changing the way a corporation does business puts the motivational horse behind the enhanced productivity cart. A...

Contemporary Society and the Theories of Emile Durkheim and Karl Marx

In eight pages this essay compares the theories of Durkheim and Marx in a conceptual consideration that includes modern issues suc...

Capitalism Theories

In twelve pages Marxism is among the topics discussed in an overview of capitalism that also incorporates modern theories as well....

Judaism Evolution

In four pages early to modern Judaism evolution and the changes that characterized this transition are examined with the emphasis ...

Reality Concept of Contemporary Science and Plato's 'Forms' Theory

In five pages this paper compares modern science's concept of reality with Plato's Theory of Forms and how they relate to understa...

Existentialism and Phenomenology

In nine pages this paper discusses how a philosophy class would teach phenomenology and existentialist theories by answering quest...

Thomas D. Hall's 'Social Change In The Southwest' 1850-1880

In this analysis that consists of 5 pages Southwest cultural and sociological development in modern day Arizona and New Mexico is ...

Modern Human Behavior and Theory of Classical Virtue

perceived as many as a disruptive social group, but for the members, there is no greater ethical or virtuous element than the dedi...

Environmental Protection Agency and Management Theory

agency to which organizations are accountable for the environmental effects of their business activities. The agency mainta...

Contemporary Political Strategy and the Theories of Adam Smith

who unwittingly contributes to the good outcome is not at fault. Perhaps he is propelled by greed but that is of no matter. Rather...

Bilingual and Cultural Education Related to Critical Theory

the collective and tries to provide an understanding of how current social conditions have come about them, and how they interact ...

Modern Leadership and Classic Political Theory

as well as the people. When one views the former President of the United States, Bill Clinton, for example, one hardly thinks ab...

Human Resource Management Department's Role

employees feel valued. This basis has also been extended with theories such as Maslow, and his hierarchy of needs, Hertzberg hygie...

Economists Thomas Malthus, David Ricardo, and Adam Smith

laissez faire held sway. In short, Smiths thought was that if the market and economy were basically left alone, that theyd functio...

Existence of God in Swinburne, Rowe, and Hume

"experienced" internally in some manner, as well as externally via touch or logical use of the item in daily living. In thi...