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Showing 1 to 20 of 141 for “"Chiefs"”.
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Roles and responsibilities of chiefs in the village council of chiefs within a village in American Samoa
<p>The study examined the leadership roles of chiefs in the Council of Chiefs System (Nu'u o ali'i fa'amatai) within the contemporary traditional culture structure of one village in American Samoa. To provide an understanding of the Council of Chiefs cultural system in this village in American …
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Secretariat functions of the joint chiefs of staff
Thesis (M.A.)--Boston University
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Marena a Lesotho: chiefs, politics and culture in Lesotho
'What is a chief?' and 'what do chiefs do?' are the two questions which begin this study of political authority in rural Lesotho. These questions are contained within a broader one, 'why do villagers often hold chiefs, individually and generally, in contempt but recoil at the suggestion of …
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SCHOOL SECURITY: A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH- SUPERINTENDENTS AND POLICE CHIEFS IN NEW JERSEY
… members, school superintendents, police chiefs, parents, and students. School district leaders and local law enforcement officials generally work together to ensure the safety of their community’s children. The nature of the relationships that form over time vary depending upon a range of …
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Ogimaawabiitong Kenora Chiefs Advisory (KCA) Youth and Family Wellness Camp plant biodiversity project
Kenora Chiefs Advisory (KCA) provides social, health, and educational services to the associated First Nations communities that improve their expertise and well-being. As a project of KCA, the Ogimaawabiitong Kenora Chiefs Advisory Youth and Family Wellness Camp opened in July 2021. In addition to …
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A history of Ngoni chiefs of fort Jameson (Chipata) under colonial rule, 1895 - 1964.
This study examines the history of the Ngoni chiefs under colonial rule in Northern Rhodesia’s Fort Jameson (Chipata) from 1895 to 1964. It shows the responses and reactions of the chiefs and the people they ruled towards the policies of the British South Africa Company and later of governments …
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A history of Ngoni chiefs of fort Jameson (Chipata) under colonial rule, 1895 - 1964.
This study examines the history of the Ngoni chiefs under colonial rule in Northern Rhodesia’s Fort Jameson (Chipata) from 1895 to 1964. It shows the responses and reactions of the chiefs and the people they ruled towards the policies of the British South Africa Company and later of governments …
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ML-CHIEFS: machine learning-based corneal-specular highlight imaging for enhancing facial recognition security
… and privacy threat. In this dissertation, ML-CHIEFS: Machine Learning-based Corneal-specular Highlight Imaging for Enhancing Facial Recognition Security, we researched and developed unique technologies to resolve significant FRS challenges, including Deepfakes and identity thefts, liveness …
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What should the role of the National Guard be in the Joint Chiefs of Staff
… the National Guard's role in the Joint Chiefs of Staff must increase to insure its forces are accurately represented and planned for in joint operations. This thesis reviews the new roles and missions of the National Guard, as identified in the Reserve Component Employment 2005 Study, …
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The Chiefs' Prophecy: The Destruction of "Original" Cheyenne Leadership During "the Critical Era" (1876-1935)
Inconsistent modern tribal government political leadership standards are common throughout Indian Country. There is an urgent need to address the causes and effects of tribal political instability and the root of this instability which lies in the lack of leadership and the absence of a realistic …
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Politics and the Glass Ceiling in American Law Enforcement: Why Not More Women Chiefs of Police?
… in the United States, only 200 to 250 have women chiefs. Such under-representation reflects the "glass ceiling" effect of a gender-based metaphorical barrier that prevents women from rising to the top of an organization, regardless of qualifications. The research examined three questions: what are …
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The role of developmental experience in the career development of fire chiefs in the United States
… study examined the career experiences of fire chiefs. It goes beyond an examination of the traditional technical competencies and time in position elements of a fire chief's career development by focusing on specific experiences that produced change in their leadership and management behaviors. …
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The Fashion Content Of Vogue's September Issues Under Editor-In-Chiefs Grace Mirabella And Anna Wintour
The study examines the two editor-in-chiefs of Vogue magazine in recent history, Grace Mirabella and Anna Wintour, and the fashion content of the September issues of the magazine under their editorships. Fifteen September issues from each editor-in-chief were analyzed to understand how the …
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On chiefs and peace: Examining the role of traditional governance in sub-Saharan African conflict dynamics
What role do traditional governance structures play in countries’ internal peace and conflict dynamics? While dominant approaches in conflict studies understand governance mainly through the lenses of state capacities, governance scholars have increasingly payed attention to non-state governance …
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United States Deterrance Policy in the 1960's: Members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Publicly Speak Out
… public image conveyed by members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the 1960's concerning the deterrent policy of the United States, and to what extent did the Vietnam conflict mirror that impression? Procedure. The public speeches, interviews and congressional testimony of Joint Chiefs of Staff …
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Christianity, Culture, and Pentecostalism in Ghana: An Ethnographic Study of Pentecostal Traditional Authorities in Contemporary Akan Society (1990s – Present)
… chiefly figures who are installed as traditional chiefs in certain Akan areas of contemporary Ghana. Because of the chronological focus of my dissertation (from the 1990s to the present), I specifically explore these dynamics within Ghana’s largest Pentecostal organisation, the Church of Pentecost …
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A Study of Rural Police Leadership Behaviors in Kentucky: A Full Range Perspective
… and leadership outcomes between rural police chiefs and their subordinate officers. The sample included 47 rural police chiefs from 4 different regions of Kentucky and 94 of their subordinate officers. </p> <p>The results indicate that 8 out of the 9 leadership factors differed between the …
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Peculiar places and legitimate chiefs?: an exploration of the role of traditional authorities in the titled locality of kwaMeyi village, Umzimkhulu district, South Africa
There is little doubt that traditional leaders continue to make an indelible mark on the practice of politics across the continent of Africa. In democratising South Africa, the relevance of this institution is debated extensively. In the main, traditional leaders are described as the embodiment of …
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Investigating the causes and effects of chieftaincy succession disputes: a case of the Lungu of Mpulungu district of Zambia’s Northern province
… government representatives at the Ministry of Chiefs with the sample size of 34 participants. The findings of the study were as follows: It is clear that the chieftaincy succession disputes exist in the Lungu chiefdom. On the causes of chieftaincy succession disputes in the Lungu chiefdom it …
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