Getting a Cut provides a perspective on nonstandard compensation that demonstrates the process by which commissions impact the experiences of workers. Understanding this under-researched perspective reveals a great deal about the process by which the interaction of structure, culture, and craft that define management practices shape the experiences of the sales force and have the potential to enhance organizational performance.

The national withdrawal rate from medical school averages about 1%, but withdrawal from surgical residency programs is much higher, roughly 16%. The drop out risk is greater for white women and minorities than for white males. Getting Cut examines the factors which lead to resignation from these graduate residency programs by observing the dynamic interplay between the institution and individual residents. Professor O'Connell analyzes the current shortcomings in the process of selection, and looks at how the culture, structure, and organization of these educational programs affect the drop out rate once residents have been accepted. An analysis of the "old boy's network" culture of these surgical programs exposes the greater risk of withdrawal among female and minority residents. Further examination of the process of resident evaluation reveals that in addition to being graded on cognitive knowledge and critical judgment, residents are also evaluated on personal characteristics, the most important being "honesty." Professor O'Connell demonstrates how the medical faculty's subjective assessment of these elusive and contestable qualities not only aid in identifying the morally deficient among the technically proficient, but also how these practices promote discrimination as well.

Originally published: Honesdale, Pa.: Front Street, 2000.

My hair is a statement and always will be, even when I no longer have any. The social revolution of the Swinging Sixties led to a renaissance of unchecked hair growth, and long hair, especially on men, was worn as a political or countercultural symbol of protest and as an expression of masculinity. No-one who was affected by one of a turbulent decade's loudest controversies - or anyone who ever wondered what all the fuss was about - will fail to be interested in this personal account of when the 'us and them' divide between youth and elders was most profound. An engaging, accessible mix of popular culture, social history and politics.

This book offers tested guidelines for designing a dispute resolution system that will help handle conflicts effectively on an ongoing basis - and avoid the damaging costs of attorneys fees, lost production, and emotional injury.

Boredom-busting collection of things to make,do and play with paper,cardboard and more. Find out how to build with old newspapers and turn them into trees that grow before your eyes. Then, transform junk mail into jewels and coil strips of paper into creepy crawlies. You can fold origami frogs for a race, test paper planes and parachutes and design your own board game. There are amazing tricks you can do with just a pair of scissors and a piece of paper and tips for making your own cabinet of curiosities. This treasure trove of a book has so many rewarding ideas for cutting, folding and sticking that you'll never be bored again. Suitable for all abilities with simple-to-follow instructions and illustrated steps. All the projects have been carefully devised only to require things that you'll already have at home,so no shopping for specialist materials necessary!

Backed by the latest cutting-edge nutrition science, and featuring celebrity fitness ​instructor Obi Obadike​'s trademark fat-burning exercise program, The Cut is designed to help readers drop pounds quickly—up to 10 pounds in 10 days and 40 pounds in 12 weeks—without stalling on the scale! Transform Your Body in Just 12 Weeks! Hollywood leading man Morris Chestnut may be known for his washboard abs and ripped arms, but not too long ago he was in the worst shape of his life: 30 pounds overweight, avoiding the gym, and frequenting drive-through. Morris turned to celebrity fitness and nutrition expert Obi Obadike to help get back in shape—and the results were astounding. Morris went from 220 pounds to 187 pounds in just 12 weeks, and audiences haven't stopped raving about his new look since. Now Morris and Obi are joining forces to share their life-changing program with fans nationwide. Featuring Morris's personal diet and exercise plan, plus dozens of success stories from everyday people who've lost weight and kept it off, The Cut will help readers reclaim their health and discover the lean and toned body they've always wanted. Join the revolution and get ready to get cut!