With that being said, Most American's are looking for the opportunity to become of the highest economic class they possibly can. ... The Washington Post reported that 70% of children of Canada's top 1 percent just go into the family business or inherit the family estate. But in college, these successful parents make getting opportunities much easier such as jobs and legacy for admissions. The rich are also economically secure throughout the business cycle. The business cycle is the pattern of the economy going through expansion, boom, recession, and depression. ...

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In today's economy, businesses are barely able to make their shareholders happy. ... The same is true in business. ... If the employee is given an opportunity to learn, he is going to improve, which is always good for the company. ... They pursued a business as usual philosophy until it was too late. ... As technology improves it will have effects on other areas of business as well. ...

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The United States of America was built on the idea of equal opportunity for everyone. ... Today, opportunity is available for those who can afford it. ... Average Americans do not have the same opportunities to increase their wealth as much as the upper class does. ... " While this is productive for a large business, it removes available positions for working Americans (A. ... With limited job opportunity and a shrinking middle class, upward mobility is nearly impossible for an everyday American. ...

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Women in Business and Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling Imagine a world that is fair and offers equal opportunity to anyone who pursues improvement in life. ... There are organizations designed to help women business owners. The National Women's Business Enterprise Council and the National Woman Business Owners Corporation are examples of organizations that help women succeed in business. These entities are giving women the unlimited opportunities by improving systems of corporations and government. ... Things look great for women on the outside, but on the inside men are callin...

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IBM computer set-ups aimed at the home user, for business or recreation, investigate products and services. ... According to the academic research, there are 200,000 home businesses in New Zealand; it is a significant part of New Zealand economy (Homebizbuzz, 2002, p2). ... Home-working provides an opportunity for those people new starts. ... Therefore, work at home is not only an opportunity for a person who is unemployed, but also an opportunity for a person who is currently employed. ... Furthermore, work at home is an opportunity for people with disability. ...

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The laws" intent was to afford underprivileged minority groups" equal opportunities for employment that were available to the white male. ... Originally its intent was to allow the opportunity to gain employment. ... Kennedy issued Executive Order 10925, which established the Presidents Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity (Stephen Cahn). ... In 1972 the Equal Employment Opportunity Act was implemented. ... Congress realized that the minorities must be given a better opportunity to receive the education to qualify for certain jobs. ...

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For a while he was in business for himself and lived better than most of the people in Braddock. His whole demeanor changed when he went into business for himself. ... He had opportunities that the common man didn't. These opportunities, both with Zuska and the ability to save money and buy land, eventually led to the fall of his business and his return to the agonizing torment of millwork. ... To open a business the way George did you must have certain things that others don't have. ...

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No one can be denied equal employment opportunity because of birthplace, ancestry, culture, or linguistic characteristics common to a specific ethnic group. ... While entering a job, the sex discrimination limits the employment opportunities of both sexes, but it is more disadvantageous to women workers. ... Those who truly understand affirmative action know that white males are not being discriminated against, and in fact, still hold the same opportunities that existed before AA programs were instituted. ... Knowing that more opportunities exist should encourage more minority members to climb...

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America is the land of opportunity. ... The use of military designations such as caporegim, a lieutenant, and "soldier" does not alter the fact that a criminal organization is rather more like a closely-knit family business enterprise than like an army. ... These methods gave opportunity for them to violate existing criminal laws. ... It also created the organizational basis that permitted them to respond to the opportunity created when, on January 16, 1920, the Eighteenth Amendment to the Constitution outlawed the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages. ...

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Looking at all of the poverty and children that could not afford an education, I realized that I was taking advantage of the opportunities that were given to me in America. ... My interest was mainly in business, and I had intentions of becoming a financial analyst and later an investment banker. ... Looking at all of the poverty and children that could not afford an education, I realized that I was taking advantage of the opportunities that were given to me in America. ... My interest was mainly in business, and I had intentions of becoming a financial analyst and later an investment banker...

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Media is considered to be a window to the world, as well as an opportunity for learning. ... Money is substituting G-d, and business speculations are replacing the holy teachings. ... Religion, unable to be compared to any other business, has unlimited opportunities in the business world. Government has limitations for many types of businesses, yet it has nothing on religion. Religion is open for exploitation by anyone willing to invest money into making a business out of it. ...

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When one thinks of America, the idea of a land of opportunity comes to mind and even in the 21st century does this idea still ring true. ... A decade ago the idea of women starting their own businesses was seen as very risky and was not encouraged. ... The boom of dot com businesses is one such result of this. ... Through the years as women began to take a more active role in business they have become more confident in their abilities and this has led to an increase of women starting personal businesses. ... They could establish and operate a virtual business without ever leaving their house. ...

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Specifically, AA is a series of social policies and statutes that regulate activities and laws with the primary intent to achieve equity and increase opportunity for all. ... The Kennedy EO also created the Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity. ... The Civil Rights Act established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). As a follow-up to the Civil Rights Act, Johnson issued EO 11246, which required expansion of job opportunities for minorities in government contracting firms. ... Also in 1971, Nixon, under EO 11625 direct federal agencies to develop comprehensive plans and pro...

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One of the greatest changes that had occurred during the nineteenth century was the rise of enormous businesses. ... They were rich, powerful, and threatened individuals" equality of economic opportunity. ... With the power and size of these businesses, there was no space left for smaller enterprises. ... Corruption in the cities caused political leaders to stay in power, never making changes that would create better living conditions and fair economic opportunities. ... There were groups interested in improving the cities and big businesses, decreas...

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Luckily, there has been a rise in the esteem of women in business. ... As a result, business became more team oriented and leadership became more nurturing. ... However, with the increase of women in business, that is changing. ... Business men may take a long time to adjust. ... They don't want to take orders, but would rather receive guidance and have an opportunity to achieve success on their own. ...

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The key of success in a business of nowadays should integrate a very high degree of ethics in its structure. ... Firms could use conflict as mask by Gordon Pitts (2003) This time the author is using the current conflict in Iraq to recall an old way in the business world to use hard times to release bad news in the hope that it will pass with out notice under a heavy load of tragedy and sadness. ... To reinforce the affirmation of the allegedly dishonest management, the columnist finishes by saying: "Citi has been sullied by evidence that its stock analysts touted sha...

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After going through a lot of my stuff and giving a lot away, I realized that I cannot blame myself for how I grew up nor can people in other countries; it is all about opportunity. ... They deserve to know how much opportunity they could have. ... They have everything they need; they simply lack opportunity, resources, and education. ... From a business standpoint, these people are so knowledgeable about so many things, and are eager and more than willing to learn more. ... Regardless, in a place with such successful people and so much "opportunity" the amount of people who suffer ev...

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Beginning in the 19th century the book trade was establishing itself as a legitimate business but was in search of a dominant system. ... They started trying to establish the business with the use of Trade Sales. ... (Hackeberg) Trade Sales were meant to be the modern business practices of the book trade but it's problems developed. ... A bookstore will not only provide a place for people to gain knowledge or exercise their creative thoughts but can also serve as a place for career opportunities. ... I think that some new activities should be incorporated with their business. ...

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It takes into account centuries of past discrimination to said groups and hopes to provide them with opportunities, by giving them preferential treatment. ... Without affirmative action programs diversity would be left up to chance, causing further segregation and fewer opportunities for minorities to attain top spots in schools and jobs. ... The stigma of these one-sided professions would've never been broken without affirmative action allowing opportunities to the minority groups. ... It took affirmative action to allow African Americans to opportunity to show that they were just as str...

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After the stock market crash of nineteen twenty-nine the investors were afraid to put faith back into the business of the economy which was devastated by the depression. ... Just like the lion had the courage within him the entire time, the business world of America also had the valor to get back into the business world. ... That message states that no matter what happens, we all have the power within ourselves to change the times into favorable outcomes, and live the lives our ancestors dreamed about when coming to the nation of opportunity. ...

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"America is the land of opportunity and freedom." Many people from other countries come to America because of the opportunities that are said to be possible. ... Someone that is of a more wealthy family is given much more opportunities and chances of success than another from a less fortunate household. ... There are assumptions that you can succeed in society because of the opportunities in health, education, wealth, and occupation. These opportunities are denied because of prejudices of race, sex, and social standing as well. ...

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At first, readership was gained from articles which exposed corruption and greed within the business world and politics. Advertisers saw the opportunity with all those readers and replaced the topic of reform with consumerism. ... Businesses and ad agencies were seeking more profit and needed a way to keep their customers coming back. ... Americans were already overwhelmed by all of the new opportunities to buy cars, appliances, and clothing. ...

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A few such groups are thought to be among the largest business like enterprises in the world. ... In the turn of the century in New York City, with the advent of Prohibition, financial opportunities became quite large for those willing to defy and soon organized crime activity spread. ... On account of the industry being so profitable, more gangsters, like Capone became more involved in the money-making business. ... Many bootleggers secured their business by bribing the authorities , namely federal agents and persons of high political power. ... These businesses hid in basement, offi...

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The early twentieth century was an era of business expansion and progressive reform in the United States. ... The final aspect changed during this turbulent era was the raid on big business labor practices. ... The opponents to child labor argued that long work hours deprived children of the opportunity of an education, which would prepare them for a better life. ... In the early 1900's writers called muckrakers exposed many social and political injustices in the nation, while unmasking dishonesty in businesses. ... President Roosevelt reacted to Tarbell's reports by cr...

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The truth is that big business and corporations pump millions of dollars each year into these "grass roots" movements because they will gain much more if the pleas of the normal person are heard. ... Many congressmen and senators are affected by the big dollar businesses that help Wise Use to succeed. ... America is the land of opportunity and lawmakers many hundreds of miles away are stealing this opportunity from each and every logger, oil farmer, rancher and miner in America. This is just one example of many that can be stated over and over again by the Wise User's as a fundamental ...

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