social structures : 1) Dictatorship results from low levels of participation and high levels of centralization 2) Anarchy results from high levels of participation and low levels of centralization 3) Anomie (lack of social/ ethical standards) results from low levels of both participation and centralization 4) A "democratically planned society” results from high levels of both participation and centralization. [Mannheim‚ K. (1940): Man and Society in an Age of Reconstruction] He favoured the 4th structure:
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The Tragic Hero in Julius Caesar Shakespeare’s characterization of Brutus has often puzzled readers and critics of Julius Caesar‚ but rarely has anyone challenged Brutus’ role as the hero of the play. Critics have labored‚ rather‚ in trying to understand Shakespeare’s treatment of Caesar and in attempting to justify the title of the play without falling into the problematic assertion that Caesar and not Brutus is the real protagonist. A recent critic‚ however‚ reviewing some modern productions of
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cross-docking do not always have Shavers best interests at heart. Pros are being able to forecast production levels more accurately‚ decrease overhead by eliminating unnecessary DCs‚ and an overall reduction in purchasing prices. 3. With the centralization of the logistics structure information was shared more easily with a common system that made the access similar from one facility to another within the system. The ability of forecasting improved with an increase in products‚ and no change for
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CASE STUDY ANALYSIS February 21‚ 2008 Sommaire I- Introduction 3 II- Analysis 4 III- SWOT Analysis 6 IV- Solutions 7 V- Recommendations 9 I- Introduction This case study presents two companies‚ Marks & Spencer and Zara‚ which are active in the apparel industry‚ and examines supply chains and the product-process linkages of both companies. Marks & Spencer‚ originally named Penny Bazaars‚ was founded by Michael Marks in 1884 in Northern England as a clothing
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Current system of government in pakistan INTRODUCTION The current system of government in Pakistan is a mixed‚ “hybrid” form of government with elements from the parliamentary as well as the presidential systems. The country initially had a parliamentary form of government‚ it shifted to a presidential one with the 1962 constitution but later reverted back to a parliamentary one according to the current 1973 constitution. However‚ the various amendments and modifications to the constitutional provisions
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A NEW APPROACH FOR DETERMINIG THE STRUCTURE OF THE BUYING CENTER Assistant Sitar Corina Pop Sitar Ph.D. candidate Anne-Marie Hordău‚ North University of Baia Mare‚ Victoriei Nr. 76‚ Tel: 0262-276059‚ e-mail: sitarcorina@yahoo.com; annemariehordau@yahoo.com Abstract: Although the buying center concept has made an important contribution to the study of organizational buying behavior‚ comprehensive research of the buying center structure has been limited. This paper extends the understanding of
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The importance and application of principles of management in the present day context The aim of all good modern organizations is to reconcile the organizational purpose (whether this be profit for shareholders‚ or cost-effective services delivery‚ in the case of public services) with the needs and feelings of people (staff‚ customers‚ suppliers‚ local communities‚ stakeholders‚ etc) with proper consideration for the planet - the world we live in (in terms of sustainability‚ environment‚ wildlife
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To correct the side effect of over centralization in capital (Seoul and the surrounding area)‚ for balanced national development and strengthen national competitiveness‚ some cities are working hard for the development. However‚ it does not seem that easy to solve. All the facilities in Seoul
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During 1950 and 1960‚ some small group decision making developed the idea of contingency theory. At the end of 1950s‚ academic schools began to utilize the contingency idea into organization theory. The term “contingency theory was created‚ it challenged the traditional management notion: finding the one best way to organize. Together with special and united notion of subsystems‚ the contingency theory drew theorists’ attention and obtain acceptance. Then more and more researchers took part in studying
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sacrificing luxuries while the poor are giving up necessities * Planters refused to pay taxes * Reality of war challenged southern sense of individuality with strict military discipline and deprivation. Political: * Centralization of political power * This time of crisis witnessed a dramatic increase in the executive power in the Confederacy. Davis imposed martial law and suspended habeas corpus * The first conscription law (draft)
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