How to evaluate the performance of the human resource department?

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «It is important for companies to evaluate the quality and performance of their different departments (Baruch, 1997). Evaluating the human resource department (HRD) is even more important due to its many links with and influences on other items -for...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Evaluation.. Owner/manager evaluation.. Employees' evaluation.. Conclusion.. References.....»

Compare and contrast the main claims of Goal Setting and Expectancy Theories with regard to Employee Performance Appraisal. What are the implications for the design of employee appraisal systems?

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The history of performance appraisal in the literature is quite recent. Its roots in the early 20th century can be traced to Taylor's pioneering time and motion studies, which interestingly also sets the beginning of the goal-setting theory. But...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. What is performance appraisal?. Goal setting theory.. Expectancy theory.. Consequences on the design of employee appraisal systems.. Goal definition process.. Eval...»

Business report: Nikon

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Advertising and co., our agency is pleased to present the business report of the advertising campaign we want to implement throughout this closing date April 2006-March 2007 for the camera Coolpix on behalf the Japanese company Nikon. After...»

Synopsis abstract : «An overview on Nikon's camera market.. Nikon: A global brand.. Specificities of digital camera: Seasonality & maturity.. Strong brand values: Unique Selling Point & aesthetic design.. Campaign objectives.. Campaign objectives.. Secondary...»

Study of Auchan: Understanding its consumers behaviour

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Market study   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Auchan is one of the world's leading retail groups. As shown on appendix 1, this group operates 357 hypermarkets in 11 countries across the world, and 649 supermarkets in France, Spain, Italy, Poland, Russia and Morocco. In France, Auchan has two...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Auchan and its environment.. Auchan and its strategy.. What are the main weaknesses of Auchan and their consequences?. Purchases with habitual decision making.. Stock-outs.. Retail atmospherics.. What does Auchan do to know and...»

British housing policies Case study: Impact on the social exclusion experienced by the Pakistani minority

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Case study   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Water and food are commonly accepted as the basic needs of life. Housing, by providing us a shelter, is also necessary so that you survive. Therefore it is also a fundamental need. However, every house should not only be a shelter, but also a real...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The social exclusions.. The condition of African-Caribbean and Africans.. The situation of the Pakistanis.. The housing policies for the Pakistanis.. The effects of such policies.. Conclusion.. Bi...»

How strategy and network changes are linked?

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «This paper focuses on the relation between the network changes and the strategy of an organization. It also provides a description of the links between those two concepts. The network change is an essential part of the understanding of industrial...»

Synopsis abstract : «Summary.. Introduction.. Network change: What is it and what are the main characteristics?. Network change and strategy perspectives.. Broad network change.. Is change beneficial or risky?. Network change and Strategy: Common...»

Qualitative vs. quantitative research techniques in tourism

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Case study   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «Research in the field of tourism has not been very important until the early nineteen seventies; it has begun to spread only since that time. Marketing research is a broad concept including various techniques, but a main distinction should be done...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Quantitative methods.. Domination of quantitative methods in tourism.. Factors to be considered.. The kind of marketing research required.. Importance of differentiating primary data and secondary data.. Quantification of the...»

Market Research: The launch of a hybrid diesel engine by PSA group

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Market study   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In 2004, Toyota launched a hybrid car: Prius. The principle of this car is the addition of an electric motor to the traditional petrol engine. The objective is to request the electric motor with starting and low speed and to request the petrol...»

Synopsis abstract : «Context.. Research design.. Method advantages.. Disadvantages.. Data collection.. Structure level.. Disguised/undisguised.. Administration of the survey.. Sampling issues.. Target population.. Sampling frame.. Sample size.. Sampling...»

Critically review the opportunities and challenges that the Internet had brought to a particular industrial sector

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In 2006, the total e-commerce spending by customers and businesses would reach and even surpass five trillion Dollars according to e-marketer (2004). This astonishing number confirms that e-commerce and e-business must be taken into consideration...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The airlines and transport industries.. Confusing e-commerce with e-business. . Splitting e-commerce into different categories.. Electronic markets.. Electronic data interchange.. Internet commerce.. The opportunities linked with the...»

Management - Contingency theories of leadership

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Contingency theories of leadership were intended to resolve the problems of Trait and Behavioural theories. To what extent have they achieved? According to the dictionary, leadership is « the process whereby one person influences the thoughts and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. To what extent did Contingency theories of leadership resolve the problem of trait and behavioural theories? . Some of the main traits according to Stogdill.. Behavioural theories through 'a managerial grid'.. Situational and...»

Competition Law

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Market study   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The area of EC Competition Law has experienced major structural and substantial changes over the past two decades. The last decade of reforms of EC Competition Law is often cited as the « modernisation process » . Since competition rules always...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The relevant market : A key concept in the EC Competition Law.. From the relevant market to the market power.. From a formalistic approach to an economical approach.. The relevant market : A useful tool to be improved.. The...»

Is the French concept of quality as the same at Japanese concept of quality? If it is not, how would you relate it to the differences between the Japanese and French cultures? If it is, why is quality a culturally universal concept?

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Term papers   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In this rapport, we will see if the French concept of quality is the same than the Japanese one. We will explain why they are or they are not the same. In the first part, we will define the concept of quality, in the second, we will analyse what is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The concept of quality.. France.. Japan.. Comparison.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

Discuss the role of classification, measurement and inscription in techniques of recruitment and selection

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Recruitment and selection in organizations have not always played a significant role. Indeed, some firms had no Human resources department twenty years ago. This fad for human resources management depends on many factors, either external ones or...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Recruitment and selection.. The use of classification, measurement and inscription.. Christopher Lewis view on the two words in the book Employee selection.. Personality measurement.. 'Explicit rules' to rate the...»

Are the four P's of international marketing of equal importance to all firms? What factors might cause some to be more or less important than others?

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Term papers   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The term "Marketing Mix" became popular when Neil H. Borden published his article "The concept of the Marketing Mix", in 1964. Today, this expression is one of the most employed in international marketing. The Marketing Mix is also called "The Four...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Four P's.. Factors which cause differences.. The market.. The segmentation.. The targeting.. The product.. The product life cycle.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

Dell's case: the build-to-order business model

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Research papers   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Michael Dell founded the company in 1984 while he was at the University of Texas at Austin. He began by selling improvements of IBM-compatible PCs and started to sell his own brand of PCs one year later (the Turbo). The concept was very simple: from...»

Synopsis abstract : «Company background.. Dell and the technology complex: The build-to-order business model.. The role of IT and Internet in coordinating Dell's value chain: Dell as an e-commerce company.. Direct PC value chain: Dell'™s hardware delivery...»

Internet & direct marketing

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Market study   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The direct and database marketing can be differentiated from classic marketing as it is an individual approach of the customer. As the consumer behaviours are in constant evolution, direct and database marketing help companies integrate rapidly...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary.. Principles of direct and database marketing: The new way of doing marketing.. Principles of direct marketing.. The database marketing.. Focusing on Internet marketing.. Benefits of direct marketing.. Limits of direct...»

Nokia's corporate communications

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Until the 1980s, Nokia was a Finnish company, in the 1980s Nokia was a Nordic company and in the beginning of 1990s an European company. Now, we are a global company," declared Jorma Ollila, President and Chief Executive officer of Nokia, in 1997....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Deal and Kennedy's theory of corporate culture.. The five elements of a strong corporate culture.. The four generic corporate cultures.. Nokia's corporate culture.. Nokia's business environment.. Nokia's values.. Nokia's...»

Ready meals vs. Pot Noodle

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Market study   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : «The aim of this report is to understand and analyze the consumer behaviour towards two products of two major brands which operate in a same sector. First of all, we chose the food industry in the specific market of "ready meals"; we immediately...»

Synopsis abstract : «Outlines.. Objectives.. Research development.. Research methodology.. Secondary research.. Primary research.. The market: Industry overlook and future trends on the market.. Qualitative and quantitative data.. Quantitative data: Survey.. Qualitative...»

Lucozade Sport vs. Highland Spring

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Market study   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Water in general is considered as a low risk, low involvement product. Despite the fact of being an 'ever-since existing' product and fulfilling the primary need of survival, people's awareness of the importance of drinking water is a rather recent...»

Synopsis abstract : «The projected images created by advertisements and brands.. Lucozade Sport as UK's favourite sports drink.. Projected advertisement and the creation of an image of natural pureness.. Techniques employed by the marketers.. Highland Spring's use of...»

Danone global strategy

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «Danone is one of the world leaders in the food industry. The group focuses on three worldwide business lines: Fresh Diary Products, Beverages, and Biscuit & Cereal Products. Its turnover in 2005 was 13.02 billion Euros. We have chosen this group...»

Synopsis abstract : «General presentation of Danone: past and today's position.. Danone's position in the food market.. Background history of the group.. Division by sector.. Geographical division.. Danone global strategy.. Internationalisation to take...»

De Soto, H. (2000) "The mystery of capital - Why capitalism triumphs in the West and fails everywhere else"

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Term papers   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In 2004, at the meeting of the World Economic Forum, Bill Clinton publicly declared that Hernando De Soto - founder and president of the Institute of Liberty and Democracy (ILD) in Lima and consultant to numerous heads of state - was "probably the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. De Soto documenting the capacity of the poor for accumulating assets. . A grand calculation by his research team.. Dead capital.. De Soto's dismissal of the argument on culture.. Conclusion.. Bibli...»

Pornography in the Finnish context

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Case study   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Since 1970s, some changes have been made in the Swedish and Finnish pornography market. The consumption of pornography has increased in terms of supply, variability, and accessibility. Pornography and pornographic material for a variety of tastes...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Consumption of pornography.. Growth of pornography.. Government and pornography.. Conclusion.....»

Airline companies strategy and Open Skies Agreement

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «From Icarus to Airbus 380, the dream of the "flying man" seems to be universal. During the 20th century this dream was becoming real through the development of the plane and airline companies which manage it. The rising need to travel has obliged...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Airline company strategies.. September 11 and the SARS in 2003.. Important strategic issue.. Open skies agreement.. Domestic sky opening - a decrease in the national Identity for a European one? . An opportunity for the economy?. A...»

Entertainment industries and globalisation: Focus on the music industry

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Case study   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «For the past decades, globalisation has represented the centre of each and every interest from the populations, the firms, the states and the international organizations. It has invaded every aspect of our lives in a way or so, from the way we dress...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The music industry in the turmoil of the web.. The situation of the music industry in the globalised economy.. The impact of downloading on the CD market.. A slow and hard adaptation to the technological revolution.. The music...»

Was the NATO bombardment of Serbia legitimate?

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Term papers   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «After the disintegration of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Kosovar Albanians became targets of the Serb policy of "ethnic cleansing". UN requested both parties to the conflict to stop hostilities and to return to negotiations....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introducion.. The idea of standardized criteria to legitimate the use of force.. Criteria in the case of Kosovo.. Conclusion.....»

The tend offer on Marionnaud

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Bernard Marionnaud is a family company. It is the history of Marcel Frydman (73 years old) who decided 20 years ago to buy a perfume shop for his wife with only 100 000 Francs. But he realised after a while that he was very interested in this shop...»

Synopsis abstract : «The historical background of Marionnaud.. A way to a tender over.. Rescue package.. The financial management implications.. The consequences of the tender offer.....»

Brasseries Kronenbourg: 1664

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Market study   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «We have chosen the beer 1664 because it is the most famous beer of the brand Kronenbourg, which is the leader of the French beers market. Kronenbourg is an international company which offers lagers, white and amber beers to brown ale, as well as...»

Synopsis abstract : «Presentation of the company.. Main facts.. History of the company.. The different strategies of Kronenbourg.. The different brands and partners brand of Kronenbourg.. The product strategy of the brand.. The positioning.. The product range.. The...»

Airbus - Boeing War

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The 27 of April 2005, at 10h29 the A380 plane has taken off for the first time of the airport of Toulouse. The A380 property of AIRBUS, company which conceives, develops, builds, sells and ensures the technical support after sale of the planes of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Main part.. Airbus.. Civilian products.. Boeing.. The conflict.. Commercial battle.. The combat of the Titans.. The blows marketing.. 'Gros porteurs' against long-distance.. A competitor for the 747.. Airbus-Boeing WTO dispute.. Who...»

L'Oréal management profile

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «L'Oreal is a French company, worldwide leader in cosmetics, based in Paris. The company was founded in 1907, since then, experience and knowledge in the making and the selling of cosmetics have enriched and passed on from generation to generation....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction and background.. Company structure.. Theoretical background.. Organisational culture.. Cultural context.. Fitness for purpose.. Critical reflection.. Recommendations.....»

Strategic management

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Apple was created by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in the Jobs family garage, California. They launched the Apple II in 1977, their first big success: the computer which has created the personal computing market. Then in 1980, the firm was introduced...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. History of Apple.. Steve Jobs: Apple's revival.. Apple's core competencies.. Apple today.. Conclusion.....»

Soviet Literature: A clearly defined and a Poor quality Literature? Literary policies and their consequences on Soviet Literature, and perceptions of this one

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Term papers   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   15 pages
Document abstract : «The Soviet Communist ideology which has ruled everything in the Soviet Union for decades was based on Marx's ideas, concepts as Dialectical Materialism. In this theory the world was in perpetual process of change, this through a dialectical movement...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Soviet Communist ideology.. Literature as any other art.. Lenin's heritage and literary movements confrontation.. Lenin's legacies and his 1905 article 'On party organization and Party Literature'.. Questions that areose after the...»

The Beer market in the People's Republic of China

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Term papers   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «One fateful day in ancient Egypt (or perhaps China), a grain storage pit accidentally filled with warm water and fermentation occurred. A brave soul tasted this nasty concoction, felt the world's first beer buzz, and the rest is history. While the...»

Synopsis abstract : «General situation of China beer production.. History.. Output.. Beer raw material supply.. Product.. Variety of beer in China.. Beer quality.. Package.. Market.. Market size.. Market potential.. Market characteristics.. Competitive position of top...»

Leading as if your life depended on it

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Book review   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «In Extremis Leadership: Leading As If Your Life Depended On It, by author Thomas A. Kolditz, is the kind of book, and contains the kind of concepts, that every serious leader should read. It does an excellent job of detailing the personal growth...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A true leader needs to be gifted.. Examples used by Colonel Thomas A. Kolditz in his book.. Conflict does not occur solely on the battlefield. . Principles that appear in combat also appear in disputes between organizations or...»

Evolution of success in the Japanese automotive industry

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «"The work of helping Toyota grow and of helping Toyota's people realize their ambitions has for me been a kind of mission. Yet I also realize that a corporation is just one part of society, that Japan is just one society in the world, and that the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction - The miracle of the Japanese automotive industry.. New businesses and imported technology.. Assimilating foreign technology and improving upon it. . Two important developments that allowed for the expansion of these industries.. The...»

Identity sags in transition

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Case study   |   12/18/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «In February of 2005, the state of Virginia proposed a "Droopy Drawers" bill. The House voted 60-34 for this bill (Bellantoni), but was later shot down by the Senate. If passed, one would have been facing a fifty-dollar fine for sagging. "It's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The act of sagging and its evolution out of prison culture.. Sagging as a direct response to the socio-cultural experience of modern day African-American communities. . The book Dress Codes by Ruth Rubinstein.. The gangsta rap style...»

Judgment: How winning leaders make great calls

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Book review   |   12/18/2008   |   .pdf   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Noel M. Tichy is the author of Control Your Destiny or Someone Else Will and many other business bestsellers. He is a professor at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan and advises CEOs around the world. Warren G. Bennis is the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The authors belief that judgment call is not an event but a process.. Personal opinion.. Judgment calls.. General framework for judgment calls.. People judgments.. Strategy judgments.. Crisis judgments.. My...»

Wood delivery in forests

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   11/28/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The efforts outlined above are aimed at the optimization of forest production on a sustainable basis. The rationalization of forest harvesting techniques and improvement of wood supply logistics can be implemented relatively quickly (i.e., over a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Harvesting and extraction.. Terrain classi?cation.. Transportation.. Roads and road transport regulations.. Environmental and ancillary considerations in transportation.. Machine telemetrics and on-board electronics.. On-board...»

Designing and elements of a cost management system

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   11/25/2008   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «An entity's legal nature reflects its organizational form. Selecting the organizational form is one of the most important decisions business owners make. This choice affects the costs of raising capital, operating the business (including taxation...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Organizational form, structure, and culture.. The most popular form for large publicly traded businesses.. Organizational form.. Designing the organizational structure.. Organizational mission and core competencies.. Pursuing the...»

Increased market awareness to promote a new business plan - Steelroads Inc

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Presentation   |   11/21/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The overall marketing plan of Steelroads is to create market awareness and show that we are the "one stop shop" for various freight-shipping needs. We intend to do this by direct marketing, promotional events, telemarketing and word of mouth...»

Synopsis abstract : «Marketing plan and objectives.. Competitive analysis.. Environmental influences.. Market segment.. Target market.. Market position.. Customer behavior analysis.. Communication process.. Marketing communications strategy.. Integrate and implement...»

Business plan: Green Oceans Fuels

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Summaries   |   11/17/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «BUSINESS DESCRIPTION: An ethanol production company with the uniqueness of making ethanol from sea-algae cellulose. This production method allows ethanol to be sold at a much lower price than competitors as well as making it cheaper than...»

Synopsis abstract : «Plan summary.. Products.. Unique features of the product.. Future products.. Market definition.. Competition.. Marketing plan.. Production plan.. Company structure.....»

Asserting women's intellectual legitimacy through coercive subtlety: An analysis of the narrative voices of Anne Bradstreet and Susanna Rowson

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Case study   |   11/11/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, women in America were dominantly expected to be ethical, simple-minded, and largely uneducated members of their community. As a result, female writers would often face strong social scrutiny based on...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Women in America during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.. The trials of Anne Hutchinson.. Anne Bradstreet's poetry.. The publishing of The Tenth Muse.. The Prologue - defending the abilities of women in artistic...»

Athletic management: Athletic Director interview

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   11/04/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The job of a Parks and Recreation Director for a specific community has many different aspects, the most important being incredibly versatile and able to handle many distinctive tasks. This position performs a variety of tasks that include, but are...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The town of St. George, Maine.. The economy of St. George.. The job of an Athletic Director.. Taking charge and making difficult decisions.. Conclusion.....»

Advertising atmosphere

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Presentation   |   11/04/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «According to Webster's Online Dictionary, advertising can be defined as "the act or practice of calling public attention to one's product, service, need, etc., especially by paid announcements in newspapers and magazines, over radio or television,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The different types of advertising.. Subliminal message.. The Hidden Persuaders by Vince Packard.. The practice of product placement.. The history of product integration.. The concept of guerrilla marketing.. Jay Conrad Levinson -...»

Communication in management

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   11/04/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «The main goal in any business is to first learn how to make a profit, then finding out how to maximize earnings. When speaking in terms of profit maximization, the output of the firm must also be at its highest point. Generally when output is at...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The main goal in any business.. The four steps to promote communication.. Creating an organizational culture.. Training supervisors and managers to listen.. Removing barriers to open communication.. Managers must actively carry out...»

A discussion of agenda-setting theory & practical application of AST to Public Relations

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Presentation   |   11/04/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «The agenda-setting theory (AST) alludes to the ability of the mass media to transfer the salience of items on their news agendas to the public agenda. AST is a dynamic and complicated phenomenon that was first hypothesized and measured by Maxwell...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The agenda-setting theory (AST).. The media influencing the public's awareness of events.. Richard K. Fox - editor of the National Police Gazette.. The publication of 'Public Opinion.'. Motion pictures and unacceptable behavior.. The...»

American Interests United: Double-Q's introduction to the South African Market

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   10/13/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «As the management team of American Interests United (AIU), we are interested in expanding to new markets with our popular packaged food line. After extensive research, we have been able to discover that South Africa is a rapidly growing market that...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Interested in expanding to new markets.. The current marketing environment in South Africa.. South Africa - ranked among the top 30 countries worldwide for the ease of doing business.. Extremely economical choice for the expansion of...»

The buyer decision process: How demographics affect purchasing decisions

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   10/13/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The "Buyer Decision Process" is, in essence, simply the basic steps most buyers go through before making a purchase. If the process were to be laid out in a flow chart, it would look like this: Need Recognition  Information Search ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Buyer Decision Process.. Explanation of the process through interviews.. Need recognition.. Information search.. Evaluation of alternatives.. Purchase decision.. Post purchasing behavior.. Conclusion.....»

Key cases of corporate ethics in the workplace

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   10/06/2008   |   .pdf   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Organizational leadership requires an understanding of organizational goals, the ability to reach these goals without violating the law or ethical standards, and the ability to communicate these goals to employees and the public. The issue of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Merck.. Mission.. Ethics/Diversity.. Communications.. Coca-Cola.. Mission.. Ethics/Diversity.. Communications.. Environmental Resource Management Workplace...»

Organizational Culture

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   10/06/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Organization in general exists because of its people and their interactions. These interactions are based on set of rules that social in nature and tend to influence the employees in their performance of organization related activities. Scholars...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Problem Statement.. Discussion.. An aspect integral to the development of organization culture.. A pattern of shared basic assumptions.. Smircich's views and new perspectives on organizational culture.. The HP Case.. The...»

Corporate responsibility in the Automotive Industry

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   10/06/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Organizations work for the consumers and claim that they are the ones who make it possible for the generation of goods and social benefits. On the other hand consumers are of the opinion that organizations exist because of consumer endorsement....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Problem statement.. Industry overview.. Discussion.. Value creation and responsibility.. Corporate social responsibility in the automobile industry and the need to be responsive.. What makes an organization credible.. The corporate...»

Baby Boomers: A review of their automobile buying habits and the cars

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Presentation   |   09/30/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «There are many markets that one could choose to target in the world today. America alone has the most diverse population, whether they are segmented by age, race, or generation. One of the most popular market segments happens to be the baby boom...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Review of the literature.. About Baby Boomers.. Why some Boomers are reluctant to purchase new cars.. The reasons Baby Boomers purchase automobiles.. The types of cars Baby Boomers purchase.. Boomers feeling 30 years younger.. The...»

Encompass online: Event management for musicians

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   09/30/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The music industry in the UK and abroad has been in need of a common platform for interaction as well as communication. There are two known ones namely Sonar and Midem that have been providing the kind of services that music event management needs...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary.. Problem identification.. Business overview.. Encompass's claims.. Online music competitors.. Cannes' Midem.. Barcelona's Sonar.. Problem analysis.. Conclusions and recommendations.. Summary.. Discussion problem in detail....»

Leadership and personal power in organizations

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .pdf   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Leadership is a heavily studied element of organizations. Every organization has leaders, after all, but what can and what do leaders actually do to achieve results? Can these results be replicated, or is individual charisma and various other...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The basics of leadership.. Power and empowerment.. The individual leader.. Conclusion.....»

Elon Musk: Visionary

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Elon Musk is the extremely successful founder of three companies: the reusable rocket firm, SpaceX, Zip2, which helped newspapers design community-based websites in the 90s, and X.com which bought the online payment system Paypal and sold it for 1.5...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The specific fronts that Musk is addressing.. Corporate success.. The top executives of the future.. Where Musk became more daring. . A further tell of the future and Musk's 10% share of Surrey Satellite Technology Limited.....»

Medical negligence: Minor patients & consent

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Case study   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Modern legal and ethical requirements have significantly impacted doctors' approach to patient involvement in decisions in relation to treatment with a "discernible tendency to overload the information dumped upon patients about infinitesimal risks...»

Synopsis abstract : «Scenario.. Introduction.. Consent.. Human rights issues in consent.. Peter's right to refuse treatment.. Peter's mother and refusal to consent.. Right of Peter's father to override the refusal.. Consideration of Trust's position outside the ambit...»

Sample resignation letter

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   1 page
Document abstract : «Dear MANAGER: I must regretfully tender my resignation from COMPANY effective December 28, 2007.I have thoroughly enjoyed my tenure here working with and for some excellent people. I have learned more while here than at any other job and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Date.. Your name and address.. Recipients name and address.. Main body of the letter.....»

Divorce and its effect on educational development

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Case study   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Divorce is something that we see more often in society today. From starting as an unheard of phenomenon within families, divorce has increased, and is encompassing more and more children each and every year. Is divorce something that we as...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Research done by the Research and Statistics division.. Factors that can affect children whose family is going through a divorce.. Emotional effects due to divorce in children. . The major factors that can effect children...»

Sun & Shade, Inc: International business venture analysis

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The proposed international business venture will be a luxury retail sunglasses operation in the Bahamas, called Sun & Shade, Inc. It will be a foreign wholly owned subsidiary of a U.S. corporation. The Bahamas provides an ideal location for a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Globalization.. National business environment.. Cultural foundations and differences.. International organization and stratergy.. International human resources.. International operations.. Conclusion.....»

Famine in developing countries

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Case study   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Everything happens for a reason. For a global crisis, which is famine, this saying is fairly accurate. Yet, famine happens not only for a reason but for complex reasons. Aside from its characteristically intricate origins, the consequences of famine...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Causes and consequences of famine.. Natural calamities.. Access to land.. Conflict.. Exchange rate failures.. The geography of famine.. Observable consequences of famine.. Conclusion.....»

Development of pre-dried and blended lime mortars for the ready-mix market

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Presentation   |   09/10/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The following document will overview the development of pre-dried and blended lime mortars for the Ready-mix Market, including a overview of some of the technological developments in the market of pre-dried and blended lime mortar mix, or Ready Mix....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Technological development of pre dried and blended lime mortar mix.. Literature review.. The drying of sand for use in mortars.. The benefits of dehydrating NHL, PC and GGBS.. The different types of Natural Hydraulic Limes...»

The California wine industry

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   09/09/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Wine is an industry built on status and reputation. As a relative latecomer, the California wine industry has had to fight an uphill battle in the world marketplace for wine. In the US, of course, California wine consumes the overwhelming majority...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Taste and status.. The science of winemaking.. The judgment of Paris.. California wine today ? The rise of Zinfandel.. Conclusion.....»

Effects of environmental enrichment on the consumption of a palatable food reward

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Case study   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : «Environmental enrichment (EE) is the study of organisms reared in complex, varied environments and the subsequent influences on behavior. Studies have shown many mechanisms for how EE elicits changes in behavior, mental and physical processes, and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Background.. History.. Neurobiological and behavioral changes.. Central reward processes.. Environmental enrichment and reward.. Purpose of present...»

Creating the New American Hospital

Business & market   |   Management   |   Book review   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Written in 1993, Creating the New American Hospital: A Time For Greatness by V. Clayton Sherman still has lessons for the twenty-first century hospital. Though issues such as the rise of managed care, cost constraints, litigation and malpractice,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The book.. The team and the organization.. Finances and profit.....»

Irony in 18th century British Literature

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Case study   |   09/04/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Philosophers as early as Plato have made distinctions between the mind and body, or reason and material perception, resulting in a dualism of being that has seeped into all aspects of Western Civilization. The cycle of perception and judgment of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Western intellectual thought .. The central problem in the mind-body relation.. Sexuality within Tristram Shandy.. One aspects of the mind-body problem - the circular correlation between self-perception and world-perception.. The...»

German vs. Italian nationalism

Political science   |   Political science   |   Case study   |   09/01/2008   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : «Indeed, in tracing the development of nationalism in the early 19th century, we are confronted with the inherent weaknesses of division, particularism and mass indifference; dubious motives of 'nationalists' and oft-yieldless attempts to surmount...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The French Revolution as a model of inspiration.. Other aspects of Napoleon's rule. . A dual strain of nationalism.. Vienna territorial arrangements in both Italy and Germany.. The great Italian revolutionary, Mazzini.. The geographic...»

The role of marketing and advertising of the London's West Ends

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Presentation   |   08/20/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Recent hit shows from the Sound of Music to Joseph have driven the reversal in fortune of West End theatres, which had suffered a trend in declining ticket revenue and profits in the last decade. In January 2008, the Society of London Theatre...»

Synopsis abstract : «Explanatory note.. The use of television shows as a central marketing tool for attracting theatre audiences.. Spacey's emphasis on the dichotomy between high profile musicals and advertising.. Comments of Andrew Lloyd Webber.. The selective backing...»

Could the tide be changing? Travel agency management

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   08/18/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Travel agencies play an important role within the UK travel and tourism industry. They are the retail arm of the industry selling holiday products and travel services to the public. Yet travel industry analysts have been predicting the death of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Traditional travel agency business model and immediate impact of e-commerce boom.. Long term impact of e-commerce boom and future outlook.. Conclusion.....»

To what extent does e-commerce favour market facilitation over consumer objectives?

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Presentation   |   08/13/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Traditional business models cite "location, location, location" as the critical factor for commercial success, however the hallmark of e-commerce is that issues of location in the physical sense are not relevant . As such, the concept of "location"...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Challenges of E-Commerce.. International initiatives.. EU initiatives.. Conclusion.....»

The 1919 World series: Effects of a scandal

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Case study   |   08/05/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Considering the belief that "[except] for motherhood and the flag, no institution stood more for what was good and true about America than baseball," America was shocked to learn that her prized pastime was just as corruptible as anything else...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. 1919 World Series's purpose to bring unity, joy, and peace.. The greatness of the Chicago White Sox franchise.. Influence of the Series.. The eight players' agreements to fix the World Series.. The lasting impact of the 1919...»

A closer look at corporate productivity: Reducing occupational stress and enhancing team effectiveness at workplace

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   08/01/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Developing productive workplaces has long captured the attention of many organizations. Issues such as occupational stress and lack of teamwork can, however, hinder corporate development. Occupational stress has been researched extensively within...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Stress at work.. Altruism as a way to relieve occupational stress.. Recommendations for Microsoft.. Improving team performance and effectiveness.. Improving team adaptability.. Conclusion.....»

U.S. immigration policy: Cuba vs. Haiti

Political science   |   International relations   |   Case study   |   07/30/2008   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «United States immigration policy towards Haitian and Cuban immigrants is often discussed for its discrepancies. Historically, both countries have experienced political and economic instability that have inevitably led to massive out migration, a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Hati.. History of exploitation, instability, and dictatorship.. Waves of haitian migration.. U.S. immigration policies toward Haitian immigrants post 1980.. Cuba.. History of exploitation and revolution.. Characteristics of Cuban...»

The role of litigation in intercollegiate athletics of title IX

Political science   |   Political science   |   Case study   |   07/30/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments Act reads "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity...»

Synopsis abstract : «How a plaintiff can initiate a Title IX case.. Andersen's Out of the Closets & into the Courts: Legal Opportunity Structure and Gay Rights Litigation.. The two Title IX regulations which deal with athletics.. Subdivision of Title IX regulation,...»

Advertising and branding in society

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Presentation   |   07/23/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «While there is debate about the effectiveness of advertising in society, few can escape the reach of advertising in everyday life. In one day at Dominican University, we witness the effects of brand names and advertising in many forms. Upon...»

Synopsis abstract : «Definition of advertising.. History of advertising.. Components of advertising. . Information component. . Entertainment factor.. Persuasion.. Presenting and advertisement.. Advertising and the American public.. Brand image.. C...»

Marxist and Weberian lenses: GM layoffs

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   07/21/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «DETROIT, MI - General Motors (GM) chief executives announced major restructuring plans aimed at reviving its corporate fortunes. The company's major difficulty has been its declining sales over the past year, which have racked up a total of two...»

Synopsis abstract : «Event summary.. Theoretical concept: Marx.. Theoretical re-definition and explanation of event: Marx.. Analysis of the evidence: Marx.. Theoretical concept: Weber.. Theoretical re-definition and explanation of event: Weber.. Analysis of the...»

Marketing channel analysis of Hewlett-Packard

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Hewlett-Packard (HP) was founded on January 1, 1939 by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard. The decision to create this partnership was made in the now historic HP Garage in Palo Alto, California. This garage is now considered the birthplace of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Environment.. Economic.. Socio-cultural aspect.. Technological aspect.. Competitive aspect.. Legal aspect.. SWOT analysis.. Channel strategy.. Various channel relationships.. Mergers and acquisitions.. Distribution strategy.. Direct selling - HP...»

The evolution of ethics in management.

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   07/14/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Now it is common knowledge that ethics and management go hand in hand. Through ethics, management is made more human. Although in the advent of management during the time of this is truly not the mindset. The focus was on production and output. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Defining ethics.. The evolution of the corporate cocial contract.. The Evolution of ethics in management.. The call for responsible leadership.. Making ethical codes work.. Conclusion.....»

Lowe's companies inc.

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   07/10/2008   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «Lowe's Companies, Inc. is the second largest home improvement retailer in the United States. It offers specific products and services in line with decorating, renovating, remodelling, repair of home and commercial buildings. As of February 2, 2007,...»

Synopsis abstract : «There are two types of Lowe's stores.. Some Financial Ratios.. Looking at the Total Asset Turnover.. The stock performance of Lowe's Inc. as of May 6, 2008 (table).. Decision Matrix.. Price-Equity Ratio and Stock Prices.. Financial...»

A descriptive study of international business potentials: From China to Asia pacific rim countries and vice versa ( Data and graphs included )

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Research papers   |   07/10/2008   |   .doc   |   32 pages
Document abstract : «The present study is an exploration of the international business potential of China with other countries in the Asia Pacific Rim and vice versa. Moreover, the study employed a descriptive design in order to thoroughly explain all factors that...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Problem statement.. Purpose of the study.. Importance of the study.. Scope of the study.. Rationale of the study.. Definition of terms.. Overview of the study.. Review of related literature.. Methodology.. Data...»

An ethics case study: A photo that had to be used

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Case study   |   07/10/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «On September 14, 1989 a man entered a printing company named Standard Gravure and killed nine people, including himself. The shooting spree in Louisville, Kentucky was covered by the Louisville Courier-Journal who decided to include in the front...»

Synopsis abstract : «Situational definition.. Analysis of the situation.. External factors.. Groups affected.. Ethical theories.. Decision.....»

Scope verification and scope control: Integral in project management

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   07/09/2008   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «Project management is an emerging trend in businesses. The traditional hierarchical structure has been deemed obsolete and individuals find themselves belonging to project teams. Increasing emphasis on high-quality, speed-to-market, and outstanding...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Project scope planning.. Project scope definition.. Creating the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).. Project scope verification.. Project scope control.. Discussion.. Conclusion.....»

Salvaguardar a los niños o abandonar a las escuelas?: La política educativa del "NCLB" y su impacto en dos comunidades de Atlanta

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Case study   |   07/09/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Jurando que la reforma educativa bipartidista sería la piedra angular de su administración, George W. Bush fomentó una serie de propuestas a cerca del tema durante su campaña presidencial de 2000. Con la intención principal de mejorar el sistema de...»

Synopsis abstract : «El acto en relación con las escuelas de diversidad étnica y socioeconómica.. Los efectos indeseables que la aplicación de la ley NCLB ha venido produciendo.. Una experiencia más dura: la lucha de Sutton...»

HR plan for a hypothetical service business

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Presentation   |   07/08/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The development of new business requires consideration of a wide range of issues. While most business owners are quick to note the importance of financing when it comes to starting a small business, few consider the specific human resource...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Individual Skills and Abilities.. Developing a Requirement's Plan.. Evaluation of Skills and Educational Level for Each Position.. Salary Financial Report.. Recruiting Program.. Personnel Selection.. Employment Paperwork...»

Is it possible for a construction project to be delivered on time and within budget when the customer is unsure of his or her needs?

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   07/08/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «Project management for construction is a complex process that must combine the efforts of a number of individuals in order to be successful. According to Hendrickson (2000) "Like the five blind men encountering different parts of an elephant, each...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Literature Review.. Project Management in Construction?An Owner's View?. Problems that Arise in the Context of Construction Management.. Cost and Time Estimates.. Application of the Data.. Answering the...»

Two different types of retirement benefits that have been developed by private organizations: Defined benefit and defined contribution

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «In recent years concern over the financial solvency of Social Security has lead to considerable controversy over when the fund will be exhausted. This issue has become a pervasive concern in light of the fact that the 78 million baby boomers...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Purpose of the Research.. Review of the Literature.. Defined Benefit Versus Defined Contribution.. Benefits and Drawbacks of Defined Benefit Programs.. Benefits and Drawbacks of Defined Contribution Programs.. Hybrid Programs?The Best...»

Broad review of interface, its micro-and macro-environment, issues for development and potential mechanisms for improving outcomes

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «In recent years advancements in technology have revolutionized a number of industries, even those that have been widely established for a number decades. Interface, Inc. has been no exception to this reality. The largest soft floor covering...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction to the Company.. History of the Organization.. Mission Statement.. Key Players of the Company.. Major Objectives.. Present Strategy.. Industry Analysis?Opportunities and Threats.. Internal Analysis?Strengths and Weaknesses.. SWOT...»

The advantages and disadvantages of unionization of the modern labor force

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout the course of the twentieth century the labor movement in the United States has taken a number of twists and turns. From unionization during the period of industrialization to the decline of the union and the literal demise of the labor...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Unions in the United States?An Overview.. Modern Changes in the Labor Union.. Advantages of the Labor Union.. Why Organizations Continue to Resist Unionization.. The True Costs of Labor Unions.. Conclusion.....»

An overview of the AT&T and Cingular merger and its potential future outcomes for both companies

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Mergers between organizations often take place when it is financially or strategically advantageous for one or both organizations. While the ideal merger occurs when both organizations see the value of combining, even when the situation is ideal the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. AT&T and Cingular?An Overview of the Merger.. Challenges of the Merger.. Problems at Cingular.. Was the Merger the Right Choice?. Conclusion.....»

A proposal for improving the existing strategic quality management framework that is already in place in GE

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The central goal of this investigation is to provide a strategic quality management (SQM) implementation plan for an organization. General Electric has been selected as the organization most in need of this type of program. Although the organization...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Background on General Electric.. Assessment of Culture.. Alignment of the Five P's.. Training Issues.. Communication.. Team Development.. Process Documentation.. Quality Awards.. Benchmarks.. Measurement of SQM Success.. Success and...»

The benefits and risks associated with the implementation of 3G technologies at Vodafone

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Mobile phone technology has evolved rapidly in recent years. In particular the mobile phone industry is now witnessing the development of third generation or 3G mobile technologies. While these 3G technologies appear to provide a number of market...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. 3G Technology?An Overview.. Benefits of 3G Technologies.. Vodafone?A Review.. Vodafone and 3G.. Conclusion.....»

Bridging the gap between strategy formulation and strategy implementation

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «Organizational Behaviour Theories hold that successful strategy implementation is a lot more than plain market facts, figures and competitive advantages. Those quantitative aspects are the outcome of a successful strategy implementation, yet the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Strategy Formulation.. Strategy Implementation.. Identifying the gap.. Strategic Gap Causes .. Information overload.. Strategic Gap Effects.. Bridging the Gap - Strategy Evaluation and Control.. Concl...»

A comprehensive assessment of the viability of operating an online gaming business in China

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction Researchers examining the overall variables that can impact the success of new businesses note that there are a host of variables that can impact overall success (Daniels, Radebaugh & Sullivan, 2004). In particular, market size,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Market Size.. Disadvantages.. Resources.. Disadvantages.. Advantages.. Regulations and Procedures.. Disadvantages.. Advantages.. Risks.. Disad...»

Business development plan for cleaning service company

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «For the purposes of this investigation a comprehensive review of a new cleaning company will be provided. The company, named "Next Best to Mom" seeks to provide college students and young professionals with all of the home-based and cleaning-based...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Target Market.. Relevant Business Environment?PEST Analysis.. Political/Legal Issues.. Economic Considerations.. Social Issues.. Technological Issues.. Marketing Mix.. Promotion/Place.. Financials.....»

The impact of technological development on mobile phone companies living in a virtual world

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction Over the course of the last two decades, telecommunications organizations have made notable innovations for consumers. While these technologies appear to be quite popular overall, the reality is that innovation in the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Motorola and Bluetooth.. Impact on Motorola.. Assessing Risk.. Conclusion.....»

Are economic sanctions a moral alternative to force?

Political science   |   International relations   |   Case study   |   07/01/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Having witnessed so many wars in history, it would seem an obvious answer that any other solution than force should be welcomed for resolving conflicts in international politics. Economic sanctions, as means of economic statecraft has frequently...»

Synopsis abstract : «The concept of economic sanctions.. It is all history.. Can sanctions be moral?. Sanctions or/and War?. Smart Sanctions?. Iraq: a case study.. Immoral means to end immorality?. Can politics be moral?. Conclusion.....»

The Hybrid Car

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   06/30/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The hybrid auto, a concept introduced to the U.S. market in 1999, now accounts for 10.6 percent of the 8 million cars sold every year. Consumers and manufacturers alike have great incentive to buy and make hybrids because the perceived benefits of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Current trends and figures behind its claimed Benefits.. What Benefit Does the Consumer Receive?. How Do Hybrids Affect the Climate?. Do Hybrid Cars Contribute to Oil Independence?....»

Combating a Coffee crisis: Starbucks strengthens its semblance

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Market study   |   06/29/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Coffee is an essential part of the morning for many people in America and all around the world. For some people, not having that morning cup of coffee can mean the difference between a productive day at the office, and a miserable day filled with...»

Synopsis abstract : «Starbucks itself was a small local business on the west coast. . Organizations as Oxfam and Global Exchange are doing research into the coffee buying practices of the Starbucks Corporation. . One of the best ways to combat an organizational crisis...»

Organized crime: social scourge or auspicious atrocity

Law & contracts   |   Criminal law   |   Case study   |   06/29/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «As Gus Tyler once pointed out in his introduction to Organized Crime in America, "Organized crime is a product and reflection of our national culture" (Maas xviii). However, when the words organized crime is mentioned in almost any situation,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Peter Maas, author of The Valachi Papers, defines organized crime.. A common negative association with organized crime.. Organized crime is illegal, laws against the actions of participating in organized crime are often create.. Another problem that...»

The problem of binge drinking, alcohol abuse among contemporary college transfer students

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Case study   |   06/27/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Except for scratches and wounds that occur during school breaks every year, the most notable outcomes of college drinking that frequently come to the public's attention are sporadic student deaths resulting from excessive use of alcohol like for...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Brief Statistics.. Review of Literature.. Needs Assessment.. Contribution to the Mission / Learning Outcomes.. Intervention.. Evaluation.....»

Doing international business in Asia

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   06/26/2008   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «It is important to know the different cultures, economies and the different business procedures of different countries if we would want to do business with them. Just the understanding of the financial situations of each country is not enough if we...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Cross Cultural Communication.. The World and Asian Economy.. Doing Business in Asia.. Cultural Differences.. Doing Business In China.. Japan and Its Culture.. Doing Business In Japan.. Appointments.. Company Structure and...»

All day kindergarten Vs half day kindergarten

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Case study   |   06/26/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Kindergarten programs first became popular after World War I. The kindergarten programs during that time were given on a half-day basis in order to serve more children and to save more money. During the depression, the enrollment in kindergarten...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Half Day Kindergarten Program.. Advantages of Half-Day Programs.. Disadvantages of Half-Day Programs.. All Day Kindergarten Program.. Advantages of All-Day Kindergarten Program.. Disadvantages of All-Day Kindergarten...»

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