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  The One Article at a Time to a ‘Customer’ Rule in Academic Journals

  Some journal editors of periodicals ostensibly libertarian oriented yet practice an editorial policy with would be in other contexts seen as anathema to this philosophy: to wit, affirmative action. The present paper documents this case, offers a criticism of this practice, and considers several objections to its thesis.... Some journal editors of periodicals ostensibly libertarian oriented yet practice an editorial policy with would be in other contexts seen as anathema to this philosophy: to wit, affirmative action. The present paper documents this case, offers a criticism of this practice, and considers several objections to its thesis.

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  Some Aspects of Credit Policy of Banks in Bulgaria in the Current Economic Crisis

  Credit is one of the oldest, but also one of the most complex business functions of commercial banks, which largely determines the social status of these institutions. Lately, lending is seen as a 'package' of banking services. Meanwhile numerous and complex social relations occur during the credit transactions.... Credit is one of the oldest, but also one of the most complex business functions of commercial banks, which largely determines the social status of these institutions. Lately, lending is seen as a 'package' of banking services. Meanwhile numerous and complex social relations occur during the credit transactions.

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  Project-based Management/A Project Perspective of Management

  This article examines theoretical and methodological traits of project management and their practical dimensions. It proposes a project-based management perspective and argues that this perspective enjoys the flexibility enabling an organization to respond to volatile environmental stimuli, to foster its creative capacity and to maintain its ... This article examines theoretical and methodological traits of project management and their practical dimensions. It proposes a project-based management perspective and argues that this perspective enjoys the flexibility enabling an organization to respond to volatile environmental stimuli, to foster its creative capacity and to maintain its competitiveness. The proposed conceptual principles and models are elicited by analyzing the structure of the management process and examining its impact on the achievement of various strategic (project) goals. Finally, we identify specific team characteristics and leadership responsibilities conducive to best results in project management.