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Adler, P. S. (2012). Perspective—the sociological ambivalence of bureaucracy: from Weber via Gouldner to Marx. Organization Science, 23(1), 244-266. This authors presented a different view of the functional/bureaucratic organization. The author argues that reports suggesting that the bureaucratic form of organizational structures are dead are mere exaggerations. The author content that there is a need to continue debating about the effects and functions of the functional organization. The author disagrees with the long-held view of the functional organization as inspired by Max Weber, which views bureaucratic organizations as inefficient. While using evidence from research, the author challenged ...

1.0 INTRODUCTION According to Ekelund (2014, p. 76-77), the franchisor-franchisee relationship is far more complex than the traditional supplier-retailer relationship. First, the franchisor retains the ownership of the brand or the trademark, which the traditional supplier did not over its products. Second, the relationship is subject to conflicts, directly arising from the independent power of the franchisor and the franchisee as well as the interdependence of both. These factors create a flash point in the relationship, which if not effectively managed can destroy the relationship and economically impact on each other as a consequence of the relationship. In this ...

Introduction

In the recent history, Gun violence in America has been an issue of huge concern. In this annotated outline for my research, it details down the summary of the main points of my projects as well as providing the working thesis statement. The outline also provides the section headings. Underneath each section heading is a list of the identified resources that I will be utilizing in my research. The outline also provides an annotation for each research.

Summary of Main Points

The research will be looking at the current literature surrounding the controversial issue of gun control in America. I will be covering ...

Snowboarding and skateboarding seem to be very similar kinds of sports. One of the most obvious similarities is how the sports are being done and the equipment that is used. Both sports involve “riding” in a long board made of plywood or hardwood to perform tricks or travel to a certain place. A snowboard uses gliders while a skateboard uses rollers or wheels. However, despite these similarities, snowboarding and skateboarding are actually a completely different type of sports.

The first difference between snowboarding and skateboarding is the place and season that the sports can be done. Unlike skateboarding which can be done almost ...