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    Leadership Theory

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    Leadership Theory and Administrative Behavior: The Problem of Authority Author(s): Warren G. Bennis Reviewed work(s): Source: Administrative Science Quarterly‚ Vol. 4‚ No. 3 (Dec.‚ 1959)‚ pp. 259-301 Published by: Johnson Graduate School of Management‚ Cornell University Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/2390911 . Accessed: 03/04/2012 22:56 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use‚ available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms

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    Behavioral Theory The behavioral theory suggests that people with OCD associate certain objects or situations with fear‚ and that they learn to avoid the things they fear or to perform rituals that help reduce the fear. This pattern of fear and avoidance/ritual may begin when people are under periods of high emotional stress‚ such as starting a new job or ending a relationship. At such times‚ we are more vulnerable to fear and anxiety. Often things once regarded as "neutral" may begin to bring

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    Contingency Theory

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    introduce structural contingency theory and its underlying assumptions. Specific attention will be given to the “patterned systems” approach (Van de Ven and Ferry 1980) which will be used to conceptualize the central aspect of “fit”. We will discuss certain shortcomings of the chosen approach and introduce the concept of social network analysis which will be employed within the contingency framework in order to sharpen the analysis. Second‚ we will apply the theory to the evaluation objectives of

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    Harm Reduction Theory

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    By Vivian Cheng Health: Period 4 Mrs. Darpino December 2011 By Vivian Cheng Health: Period 4 Mrs. Darpino December 2011 Harm Reduction Theory Harm Reduction Theory Vivian Cheng Health Period 4 December‚ 2011 “Harm Reduction Theory” The war against drugs is an unwinnable war. Today‚ this seems to be a growing argument in the modern world. In a study performed in 2009‚ it was found that approximately 8.7% of Americans‚ twelve years

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    Theories of Personality

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    Psychology Theories of Personality 7th Edition Feist−Feist =>? McGraw-Hill McGraw−Hill Primis ISBN−10: 0−39−043533−3 ISBN−13: 978−0−39−043533−0 Text: Theories of Personality‚ Seventh Edition Feist−Feist This book was printed on recycled paper. Psychology http://www.primisonline.com Copyright ©2008 by The McGraw−Hill Companies‚ Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. Except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act of 1976‚ no part of

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    Legal Theories

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    The Conventions of a Gothic Novel: Research Report The Gothic genre has been around for many years‚ beginning in 1764. Horace Walpole‚ an important figure for the eighteenth century‚ is best known as the first author to write a Gothic Novel. Walpole was also responsible for many other things such as‚ the first Gothic drama. Since then‚ many authors have also made a name for themselves in the Gothic genre. Others who have made an impact are Charles Dickens‚ Edgar Allan Poe‚ and Ann Radcliffe.

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    negatively. How could you make a disease that is defined in the DSM V by unproductiveness‚ feelings of guilt and worthlessness‚ and even thoughts of suicide into something good? Scientists have created almost a dozen theories explaining the possible benefits of depression. One theory‚ developed by Dr. Andrew Miller and Dr. Charles Raison‚ claims that people who are depressed have an over-activation of the immune system which leads to inflammation‚ even when they are not affected by

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    Theory Z

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    Theory Z: The In-Between and Grey Area Name Here Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne 3/24/2013 Abstract The purpose of this paper is to discuss the popular Theory X and Theory Y made famous by Douglas McGregor in the 1960’s which offers a very “hard” and “soft” view of leadership and addresses the grey area that is not addressed in his theory. We will take a look at the theory that is relatively new and in many respects attempts to blend the best of both of McGregor’s theories

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    Grounded Theory

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    REPORTERS Objectives: 1. To identify the main characteristic of grounded theory. 2. ------------------------------------------------- To critically evaluate the methodology of grounded theory. Grounded Theory Grounded theory was developed in 1960’s by two sociologist‚ (Glaser and Strauss‚ 1967) one of whom (Strauss) had strong theoretical training in symbolic interaction. One of their earliest studies was grounded theory on dying in hospitals in which the prime controllable variable was characterized

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    Conspiracy Theories

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    Conspiracy theories have been around for long periods of time‚ many people write them for many different reasons. The theories written can cover so many different things like; the Bill Clinton assassination theory‚ the Illuminati theory and Bermuda Triangle theory. The people who write these theories usually write them to feel more self worth‚ to feel better about what’s going on in society today. Many people tend to believe the people who write these theories. Conspiracy theories are written for

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