er behaIntern. J. of Research in Marketing 21 (2004) 241 – 263 www.elsevier.com/locate/ijresmar A social influence model of consumer participation in network- and small-group-based virtual communities Utpal M. Dholakiaa‚*‚ Richard P. Bagozzia‚ Lisa Klein Pearob a Rice University‚ Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management‚ 6100 Main Street‚ 314 Herring Hall-MS 531‚ Houston‚ TX 77005‚ USA b Cornell University‚ Cornell School of Hotel Administration‚ Ithaca‚ NY 14853‚ USA Received 8 May 2003;
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The States Technological Impact What Started as a European conflict turned into a global issue. World War I lasted for four years‚ 1914-1918. It is known at the war to end all wars. When Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia because of the assassination of their Archduke the European powers divided into two sides. The first side was known as the Triple Alliance made up Germany‚ Austria-Hungary‚ and Italy. The other side was called the Triple Entente of France‚ Great Britain‚ Russia‚ and later on
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The United Nations was first created during the World War II when‚ on January the 1st of 1941‚ representatives of 26 nations signed the Declaration by United Nations committing themselves to continue fighting against the Axis Powers. During 1945 in San Francisco‚ 50 representatives reunited at the United Nations Conference on International Organization (UNCIO) in order to formulate the United Nations Charter‚ this time delegates discussed over the proposals made by the representatives of the Soviet
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has become increasingly clear. What would it take to reduce the overall demand for gasoline in the United States most especially as we see it now? In order to reduce the overall demands for gasoline in America‚ I would propose for an alternative form of energy to be developed‚ which in turn could be used as a type of substitute for gasoline. This would eventually force the demand for gas to drop. Another option that would eventually decrease the demand for gas would be for people to not drive their
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Impact on Healthcare i The Impact of Baby Boomers‚ Under-Insured‚ Uninsured and Chronic Problems on Healthcare Group D: Rodney Revish Tracey Perry Noemi Portillo Towanda Ross Yoseline Morales HS 546: Health Insurance and Managed Care Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University Professor: David Adu-Boateng February 19‚ 2012 Impact on Healthcare ii TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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All through America’s history‚ the United States has struggled with many issues. America has dealt with the issue of inequality for over a century. The United States has always been said to be a free country‚ however‚ many instances in our history exploit racial and gender inequality. Many people have faced inequality in America due to racism and different laws and policies that negatively affect certain populations. The issue of inequality in America really came to light during the time of slavery
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Recidivism Rate in The United States In the United States‚ crime is a problem that will not easily be solved. I believe that one of the most significant problems relating to crime is the number of inmates that are committing crimes after release and are incarcerated again‚ known as recidivism. Why is this happening and what can be done to further prevent it? There are a number of hypotheses on why offenders often commit crimes multiple times‚ even after punishment. Some of these include the
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“Cranes” War is a cruel thing that goes on all around the world. Whether it’s the United States‚ Africa or China‚ war affects everyone. For example like in the stories “The Sniper” and “Cranes” the war affects family‚ friends‚ and peace. In “The Sniper” the main character goes on a sniping mission to kill an enemy in Dublin‚ unaware of whom the “antagonist” was‚ he goes on with the mission as if it were a regular task of his branch in the military. As the battle goes on‚ guns fires are shared
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According to the University of California about 43.1 percent of people live in poverty in the United States and less than one percent of the US budget goes to helping these people. That is just in the United States‚ one of the richest countries in the world‚ and a well developed country. Think about the billions of other people that live in poverty in developing or undeveloped countries. Today‚ many people across the globe live in poverty and have a hard time providing for basic necessities such
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IMPACT OF MNC’S ON THE KENYAN ECONOMY Background Information Unilever entered the Kenyan Market in 1949‚ where it was registered as East African Industries (EAI). It later changed its name to Unilever in 2000‚ in line with its “One Unilever” strategic direction which aims at aligning all Unilever companies world-wide to think and act as one. Unilever has three main product categories; Foods- includes Blueband and Flora Margarine‚ Royco and Knorr. Fabric Cleaning- includes Omo‚ Sunlight and the
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