Management education in the LPG era

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   09/04/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Management Education in began with the objective of developing certain abilities into people to manage the business affairs well. It started with the goal of providing the much needed professional managers in the wake of planned industrial...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Management education - Present position. Growth in the number of colleges offering management courses. Shortage of experienced and dedicated faculty on regular basis. Traditional teaching methods. High teacher-student...»

In the magic land of CRM in bank management: Needs and strategies for sublime customer satisfaction

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   09/04/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Irrespective of whether it is a public sector bank or a private sector bank; a regional rural bank or a foreign bank all banks commonly store details of tens of thousands of customers and prospects - both in a corporate database and in discrete...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Resurgence of CRM initiatives . Reforms in the financial sector . Services provided by software manufacturers . Technology components assisting CRM. Exploring visual communication. Use of CRM consultants. Technology and strategic...»

Analytical Review of the Failings of Kmart

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   09/03/2009   |   .ppt   |   8 slides
Document abstract : «The first Kmart store was opened on March 1st, 1962 by Sebastian S. Kresge and the 'K' was named after himself, after which a total of eighteen stores were opened in the year 1962. In the late 1980s, the corporate offices shifted their attention to...»

Synopsis abstract : «History of Kmart. The main problems. Distribution. Consumer interests. Management. Price wars: Wal-Mart and Target. Recommendations....»

Occupational therapy: Assistive technology recommendations for client 'George'

Science & technology   |   Electronics   |   Case study   |   09/03/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The enclosed case-study is a follow-up to the previous report on client "George," a seventy-one year old high-functioning male retiree living in an independent unit with his spouse, and contains recommendations on an appropriate AT device usages...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Assessment of client and AT needs using MPT. Context for client and significant others. Client goals. Implementation and usage of PDA device with AIMS. Other required AT devices. Evaluation of potential outcomes. Ethical...»

Understanding the organizational operations of forging industry

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   08/28/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «The forging industry forms an important part of the overall manufacturing activity in the country. Not many seem to know about it, but it influences people's lives everyday. The influence arises from the fact that many forged products have become...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Methods of forging. The production department. Process objects. Responsibilities. List of records. Process flowchart of the production department. Work instructions at production department. The maintenance...»

The working of an Ayurvedic pharmacy

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   08/28/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «Ayurveda was predominant in Kerala and most of the other parts of India for a long period. But foreign invasion and the subsequent propagation of allopathic medicine made Ayurveda very weak in importance. But newly developed fear of the side effects...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The purchasing department. The purchase procedures. Functions. Departmental chart. The finance department. Objectives. Structure of the finance department. The production department. Objectives. Functions. Production process. List of...»

The penetration of Hutch (now Vodafone) in the Indian mobile market and research on the users

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Research papers   |   08/28/2009   |   .doc   |   42 pages
Document abstract : «Hutchison Essar is a part of the internationally acclaimed Hutchison Whampoa group, a diversified, multinational conglomerate with its origins dating back to 1828 in Hong Kong. The parent company, Hutchison Whampoa Limited, is a part of the Li...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Group structure of Hutchison Whampoa Limited. Hutchison telecommunications . Hutchison Essar in India. Organisation structure . Territorial circles. Functional departments. Human resource . Planning. Operations . Communication...»

The organizational structure and its functions

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   08/28/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «According to J. D. MOONEY, "Organization is a process of dividing and combining effort of working group of making such joint efforts more productive. Effective and fruitful organization allocates duties to the managerial staff. It adds certainly and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Meaning of an organization. Organization structure and its functions. Forms of organization. Differences between formal and informal organization. Importance of organization. Objectives of an organization. Quality policy. General objectives of the...»

The operational methods of Pepsi Co in India

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Research papers   |   08/28/2009   |   .doc   |   20 pages
Document abstract : «A century ago, the world would have never expected that the syrup that cured the stomach disorders would quench the thirst of millions of people in the form of aerated beverages. The soft drinks, which we normally consume in our daily life today,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Highlights of the Indian soft drink market . Present status of the company. The Mc Kinsey 7-s Framework. The organizational structure . Pepsi Cola International. Pepsi Cola North America. Organizational structure in...»

The functional areas of Standard Chartered Bank in India

Business & market   |   Management   |   Indian project   |   08/28/2009   |   .doc   |   17 pages
Document abstract : «Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) had acquired the interest of ANZ Banking Group in the ANZ Grind lays Asset Management Company Private Limited and ANZ Grind lays Trustee Company Private Limited and subsequently these entities were renamed as Standard...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction . Growth and development of the organization. Future plans of the organization. Organization structure. Detailed study of the departments. Human resource department. Marketing department. Theory regarding marketing of mutual...»

Role and importance of customer care department and market research

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   08/28/2009   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : «A customer is defined as any person with whom the business or the organization has dealings, which can be expressed in monetary terms. These dealings can either be exchange of goods or rendering of services. Customers are the lifeblood of every...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Two types of customers. External customers. Internal customers . Basic customer care principles . Building a loyal relationship. Customer service model. The seven elements . Speed and time. Personal interaction with a...»

Production process and material management system in an iron & steel manufacturing unit

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   08/28/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The production system is the process of converting inputs of labor, capital, land and management into outputs of goods and services. The various metallurgical processes are employed for converting iron ore into steel and shaping it into different...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Flow chart of production system for saleable steel in iron steel plant . Production process. Raw materials. Blast furnace complex. Process. Steel making shop (SMS). Rolling mill . Rolling process. Forge plant. Finishing shop . Heat...»

Process involved in manufacturing rubber gloves

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   08/28/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Latex is the most common raw material used to produce gloves, which is produced by processing rubber which available in India, Indonesia, South America and other South East Asian countries. Today gloves manufacturing industry is one of the largest...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Production process. Stages in production process . Process control. Automation process....»

An overview of the Indian Coffee Board and its operations

Business & market   |   Management   |   Indian project   |   08/28/2009   |   .doc   |   19 pages
Document abstract : «Currently India produces around three lakh tons of coffee per annum. A large portion of coffee in India is exported. Domestic consumption of coffee in India is estimated at around 55000 tons per annum and it has been stagnate at this level for the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. About coffee. History of coffee. Profile of the organisation. Origin of the organization. Growth and development of the industry. SWOT analysis. Strengths. Weakness. Opportunities. Threats. Functions of the various section of coffee...»

An overview of the Glass industry

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   08/28/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «About 4, 50,000 years ago molten rock the core of the earth forced its way to the surface and was broken through volcanoes. When the hot lava contained silica and cooled rapidly - it formed a glass as hard as a rock. The volcano glass is called...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction - Evolution of glass industry. Packaging industry . Raw materials used in the glass manufacturing industry. Critical requites for press filled/parturient bottle. SWOT analysis of the glass industry....»

An overview of the departments in hotel/hospitality industry

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   08/28/2009   |   .doc   |   15 pages
Document abstract : «In today's shrinking world fast moving airlines, Passenger-ship, trains, buses and automobiles carry travelers all over the world on extra pleasure or business trips. This traveler requires food, lodging and service of good standards at a reasonable...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Hospitality industry. A brief history . Hotel classification . Services offered by the hospitality industry. Accommodation. Food services. Entertainment . Recreation . Relaxation . Functions and banquets. Conference facilities . Front...»

An overview of the spices industry

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   08/28/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The history and culture of Indian spices is probably as old as human civilization itself. The Vedas, the Bible and the Quran are all replete with reference direct or indirect to Indian spices. The earliest literary record in India on spices is the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Spice oil and oleoresin industry in India . The spices Board of India. Oleoresins. Advantages. Kinds of oleoresins. Essential oils. Advantages. Natural food colors. Use of oleoresins. Use of essential oils. Structure of the human...»

A study on the working methodology of Cochin Port - India

Business & market   |   Management   |   Indian project   |   08/28/2009   |   .doc   |   15 pages
Document abstract : «The ports are the inevitable part of Shipping Industry. They play a major role in import and export of materials through the sea root from and to various destinations around the globe. Ports come under the ministry of shipping, government of India....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Location. Hinterland. Present facilities . Port facilities. Cargo handling equipment. Extent of back up area at Q9 berth for container. Features. Significant achievements of Cochin Port Trust. Award of ISO 9001:2000...»

A study on the Saint Gobain Group (world leader in production of high performance materials) in India

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   08/28/2009   |   .doc   |   25 pages
Document abstract : «SAINT GOBAIN was created in 1665 as a part of the plan devised by King Louis XIV & Jean - Bapptiste Colbert (Finance Minister) to restore the French economy. As a result the Royal Glass works came in to existence. Saint Gobain established a near...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Trasformation of the group. Activities of Saint Gobain. Saint gobain in india. Specialities of the company. Exports of the company. Organisation structure of the company. The product: Fused cast refractory. Product range. Electrofrax...»

A look at the product profile of Sartorius in accordance with the quality and production departments

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   08/28/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Traditionally a leading company in laboratory weighing & separation technologies, Sartorius had considerably evolved & expanded since 1996 with its meanwhile seven groups brands, Sartorius has transformed itself in to a group that operates...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The process used. Product profile. Industrial weighing applications. Analytical weighing . Quality department. The main functions of quality control . Quality policy. Over all role of quality control department. Production...»

Edurite Technologies: Empowering education, enabling careers

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   08/28/2009   |   .ppt   |   38 slides
Document abstract : «Edurite, founded by Prof. Jawahar and Mr.G.S.Ravi in 2000, is now a part of TutorVista, a Global Education Services company. The company has set up a subsidiary - TutorVista Education India - which will include Edurite and cater to the domestic...»

Synopsis abstract : «Profile. Vision . Mission. Products. Services. FMCG. Publishers. NGO. PC manufacturers . Edurite tutorials. Licensing. Benefits of licensing . Questions to consider when licensing . Terms of license agreement. Licensing process. Edurite tutorials:...»

Marketing of high technology products

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Research papers   |   08/28/2009   |   .doc   |   32 pages
Document abstract : «Technology has encompassed all human activities spread from farmers in the remote areas to the human activities reaching out into outer space. Managing this tool of "Technology" which governs the future of the mankind, planet and the universe covers...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Characteristics of technology marketing. Characteristics of the technology as the transfer subject. Uncertainty. Ingenuity. Innovativeness. Reduced development period and short life cycle. Complexity. Characteristics of technology...»

Mall management

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   08/28/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Retail Sector has witnessed an immense growth in the last few years. The key factors responsible for the retail boom have been the change in consumer profile and demographics, increase in the number of international brands available in the market,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary. Introduction. Challenges to the retail market . Mall management. Positioning a mall. Zoning . Promotions and marketing. Facility management. Infrastructure management . Infrastructure required. Ambience management . Finance...»

An overview of Walmart

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   08/28/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is the American corporation that operates discount department stores. In terms of revenue it happens to be the world's largest public corporation and the evaluation was made by 2008 Fortune Global 500. It was started by Sam...»

Synopsis abstract : «Case summary and facts and figures. Walmart. Discount stores. Super center. Neighborhood market. Value created by Wal-Mart. Implications to Competition. The 1 trillion target of Walmart. Walton's projection. Wal-Mart's practice of cross pollination...»

The case of Libb Pharmaceuticals

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   08/28/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Libb pharmaceuticals originated back to 1855 by developing an all-purpose skin ointment, which achieved large success. Libb spent a significant proportion of firm's profits to the development of new product lines and improvement of existing ones....»

Synopsis abstract : «Summary. Result of the research. Consumer attitude. Attitude formation. Attitude change strategies. Fishbein's multi- attribute model . Recommendations....»

Customer relationship marketing

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Term papers   |   08/28/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «Traditional marketing strategies focused on the four Ps (price, product, promotion, and place) to increase market share. The main concern was to increase the volume of transactions between seller and buyer. Volume of transactions is considered a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. CRM in retail banking. Focusing on organic growth. Seeking out and better serving emerging customer segments. Creating deep business insight into customer preferences. Responding to intensifying competition through revitalized...»

A study on internet marketing

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Term papers   |   08/28/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The Internet is one of the most important media for advertising. It not only complements your other forms of advertising, but also reaches a unique, distinctive class of audience. For advertisers especially, the Web has enormous potential, mainly...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Banner ads. Skyscraper vertical banner. Super banner. Floating ads. Interstitials. Surround session. Pop under ad. Pop up ad. Sponsorships. Text ads, no frills. Conclusion....»

The case of Loctite Corporation

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   08/28/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Loctite Corporation was a leader in the development and marketing of high performance adhesives and sealants for industrial and consumer application. This case can be analyzed in five parts based on Industrial Products Group (IPG); a division of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. IPG's current position. Market structure. Locking device. IPG's sales by product line. IPG's objective and strategy. Objective. Comparison between adhesives and CA's. Characteristics of distributors. IPG strategy for CA. Market...»

A study on media planning

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   08/28/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Media planning consists of the series of decisions made to answer the question for advertisers: "What are the best means of delivering advertisements to prospective purchasers of my brand or service? Some specific questions that a media planner...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Problems in media planning. External influences on media decision. Institutional influences. Lack of objectivity. Developing media plan . What a media planner needs to know? . The marketing strategy plan. Marketing objectives. Setting...»

Environmental scanning of insurance industry

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Indian project   |   08/28/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «India's insurance industry private and public, has it's roots in the 19th century. Under British rule many Insurers operated in India. In 1938 British passed Insurance Act, comprehensive insurance legislation, which remains the cornerstone of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary. AVIVA life insurance. Elements of macro environment. Economic environment. Income distribution. Political environment. Social environment. Technological environment. Elements of micro environment. Customers. Competitors. Insurance...»

The 5 star hotel industry in India

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   08/28/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The Indian hotel industry has been in the limelight during the past three years. It went through a bad phase during the period 1997 to 2002. Varied reasons led to the poor performance of the hotel companies during this period, with the major being...»

Synopsis abstract : «Industry analysis. Hotel ratings. Dominant players. Positioning. Target market. Basic service offering. Core product. Supplementary services. Different ooms and tariffs. Executive suite. Deluxe suite. President suite. Heritage room. Special rooms...»

ESD implementation and acceptance strategy

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   08/28/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The ESD scheme, launched in December 2000, was the first scheme in the world that combined both public and commerce services into a single Government portal operated by a single private operator, ESD Services Limited (ESDSL). The government's goal...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The aims of ESD. Benefits of ESD. Business model. Challenges in the implementation of ESD. Main issues. Reasons for under use of ESD. Recommendations. Recommendations....»

Retention of guest with reference to reservation system used by the front office of a hotel

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Research papers   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   28 pages
Document abstract : «The front office department is the nerve center of any hotel. It is the first view that the guest gets of the hotel and if this place does not create an impression on the guest, then nothing will. It is this department which welcomes the guest to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction to front office. Reservation department. Reception. Concierge and bell desk. Introduction to guest retention. Methods of guest retention. Feedback. Suggestion. Quality control. Finding customer trends and customer expectation. Building...»

A look at the marketing mix for the proposed plan of building a hotel

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Term papers   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «There are a lot of things that needs to be looked into when one proposes to start a hotel. There is the financial aspect where one needs to calculate and decide how much the venture will cost and what the best prices are in order to quote for the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Location and place. Product. Price. Promotional activity. Marketing tips for the hotel. Introduction to finance. Determining the financial viability. Financial feasibility. Objective. Introduction to the financial aspects. Scope of...»

Understanding the problems faced by various departments in a hotel

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   21 pages
Document abstract : «Tourism is one of the world's most important activities, involving millions of people, vast sum of money and generating employment in developing and industrialized countries. Tourism has become the 'World's first largest industry in recent years. It...»

Synopsis abstract : «Tourism . History. Importance of tourism. Economic effects. Hotel industry. Definition. Importance of the hotel industry. Hotel industry and tourism. Front office. Sections of front office department. Front office cashier. Bell...»

Tourism and marketing

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «A market is a place where people come looking for goods and services that they might need, while marketing is the attempt made by the producer to make sure that the customer knows about the company and its products. Marketing does not stop at just...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Market and marketing. Importance of marketing in the modern world . Different types of market. Whole sale and retail market. Short term and long term market. Spot market and forward market. Regulated market and unregulated market...»

The important departments in an organization

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : «An Organization may be a manufacturing firm, a business concern, and an Insurance company, Hospital, University or A Service Industry. It may be small or large, Simple or complex. An organization is a human grouping in which work is done for the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Human resource department. Introduction. Meaning. Definition. Recruitment. Recruitment policies and procedure. Training and development. Performance appraisal. Performance appraisal . Promotion. Promotion policies. Quality control...»

An overview of the problems faced in managing a hotel

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   22 pages
Document abstract : «The growth of modern hotel industry took place in the United States of America, beginning with the opening of the CITY HOTEL in New York in 1974. Some of the hotels of USA were built in this era. This period also saw the beginning of changing...»

Synopsis abstract : «Hotel industry. Definition. Origin of the hotel industry. Importance of the hotel industry. Food and beverage production. The main kitchen. Pantry. Continental kitchen. Chinese kitchen. Bakery. Butchery department. Forms and formats used in...»

The functional departments of an organization

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : «Every organization, big or small needs to have certain departments, without which it cannot function. These are departments like the finance department, the human resources department, the personnel department, the marketing department, etc. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Functional departments. Functional areas. Production department. Objectives. Production order. Design. Quality control. Safety measures. Personnel department. Objectives. Functions. Human resource. Human resource...»

A study on the kinds of departments that form a hotel

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Research papers   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   33 pages
Document abstract : «The past, present and perhaps the future of the hospitality industry are closely linked. Today's lodgings are a result of many centuries of social and cultural evolution. Comfortable, sanitary and lodging once was considered the exclusive privilege...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction to hotels. Importance of hotel in tourism industry. Introduction to hotel industry in tourism. Hospitality industry. Front office. Functions. Front office organisation. Front office manager. Front office assistant manager. Lobby...»

Classification of hotels

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «A hotel is defined by British law as the place where a bona fide traveler can receive food and shelter, provided he is in a position to pay for it and he is in a fit condition to be received. Hence, a hotel must provide food and shelter and has, in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction to hotel and tourism industry. Orgin of hotel industry. Growth and development of hotel industry. Industrial reveloution . American inns. Classification of hotels. Size. Location, client and facilites. Star classification. Criteria for...»

The ABN Amro bank

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «On 29 March 1824 King Willem-I issued a royal decree creating the Nederlandsche Handel-Maatschappij with the aim of reviving trade between the Netherlands and the Dutch East Indies. In 1964, NHM merged with De Twentsche Bank to form Alegeme Bank...»

Synopsis abstract : «Profile of ABN Amro. History. Network. The goal of ABN Amro. The objective. Three global strategic business units . Consumer and commercial clients . Private clients and asset management . Wholesale clients . Vision. Mission. Organizatoin...»

Reva: The Indian electric car

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Indian project   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   22 pages
Document abstract : «REVA electric car company is a joint venture between the Maini group and AEVT Inc. of USA. Other companies, world leaders in their respective fields, have also partnered with Maini and AEVT to design and develop key components for the REVA. Today,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Company profile: Reva Electric Car Company. Introduction. Conception. Inception. Vision. Objectives . Location . Industry profile. Introduction. Several firsts for the maini group. Holistic growth with ethics and excellence. Holistic...»

Operational aspects of a hotel and an analysis of the problems encountered

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   27 pages
Document abstract : «To understand tourism we can divide it into two parts or sections, namely the dynamic sector & the static sector; the dynamic sector is concerned with economic activities of the formation of community, motivation of demand and provision of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction to tourism. Definition . Explanation. Growth and history of tourism. Importance of tourism. Development of tourism . Effect of tourism. Social front. Environmental front. Economic front. Hotel industry. Importance of hotel...»

Operating a hotel efficiently

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   40 pages
Document abstract : «The hotel industry is perhaps, one of the oldest commercial endeavors of the world. The first inns date back to the first century B.C., The inns of the biblical time offered a little more than a cot or bench at the corner of a room or a table. Most...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction to hotel industry. Definition. Origin. Role of hotels in tourism. Types of hotels. Hotel categories. Star catagories. 1 star hotels. 2 star hotels. 3 star hotels. 4 star hotels. 5 star hotels. The front office. Introduction. Functions...»

Investigating the market feasibility of a hotel

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   15 pages
Document abstract : «Tourism is the act of travel for the purpose of recreation, and the provision of services for this act. A tourist is someone who travels at least eighty kilometers (fifty miles) from home for the purpose of recreation, as defined by the World...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction to hotel industry. History. Health tourism and leisure travel. International mass tourism. Recent developments. Trends and scope of the industry. History of hotel industry. From antiquity to the Middle Ages . The start of the hotel...»

Hotels: A description various departments in a hotel

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   21 pages
Document abstract : «The term "tourism" originates from the word "tour" and denotes the willingness of a person for visiting a place away from one's own home because of reasons such as to spending leisure time, being on official duty, on medical grounds, etc. This...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Tourism. Natural resources . Transport . Future of tourism. The drawbacks of tourism industry. Importance of tourism. Classification of tourists based on motives of travel. Hotel industry. Definition. Origin of the hotel...»

Examining the operational departments in a hotel

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : «Tourism is a desirable human activity, deserving the praise and encouragement of people and government. The tourism industry stops not at just attracting people to a desired destination for vacation, but furthers its services by providing transport,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Tourism. Tourism and hotel industry. Detailed operations of the departments of a hotel. Front office . Reception . Information. Forms and formats used by the front office. Job description of the receptionist and information...»

Essential departments in a hotel

Business & market   |   Management   |   Research papers   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   34 pages
Document abstract : «The past, present and the future of the hospitality industry are closely linked. Today's lodging and restaurants are the result of many centuries of social and cultural evolution. Comfortable and sanitary lodging was once considered the exclusive...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction to hotel industry. Importance of hotels in the tourism industry. Operational departments of the hotel . Role of front office. Duties and responsibilities . Hierarchy of front office department. Sections of the front office. The front...»

Basic concepts involved in planning the set up of a hotel

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   17 pages
Document abstract : «Till the downfall of the Roman Empire, i.e., about 500 A.D., the inns and taverns were well developed. The churches, monasteries, cathedrals and temples made suitable arrangements for devout traveling taken by the pilgrims. But, the downfall of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Origin of hotel industry. Hotel: The concept. Tourism. Tourists. Type of tourist. Tourism infrastructure . Components of tourism. Types of accomodation. Role of hotel in tourism. High spending category of tourists. Importance of hotel...»

An overview of Kinetic Engineering Ltd & the Indian two wheeler industry

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Indian project   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   28 pages
Document abstract : «The Britannica Encyclopedia describes a motorcycle as a bicycle or tricycle propelled by an internal-combustion engine (or, less often, by an electric engine). The motors on mini bikes, scooters, and mopeds, or motorized velocipedes, are usually...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction and automobile history. Invention . Origin of motor-scooters. Initial hits . Did you know. Major players in the two wheeler segment. Bajaj. TVS. Hero Motors. Hero Honda. Royal Enfield. Market share . Company profile. Key milestones in...»

An introduction to the hotel industry: An investigation of the departments

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   36 pages
Document abstract : «To most people, the hospitality industry consists only of hotels and restaurants. However, the Oxford English Dictionary defines hospitality as the 'reception and entertainment of guests, visitors or strangers with liberality and goodwill'....»

Synopsis abstract : «The hospitality industry. The nature of the hospitality industry. The hospitality industry and tourism. Classification of hotels. Location. Size. Facilities. Ownership. Type of clientele. Type of plans. The pressure and challenges facing the...»

An examination of the company De Chazal and Du Mee

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   44 pages
Document abstract : «DCDM & Co. Ltd is a value-based organization. The management claims that it is the organization's commitment to strong values that has enabled it to sustain the test of time. Its strong values are embedded in the firm and constitute the very...»

Synopsis abstract : «Company profile. Vision of DCDM and Co. Ltd. Mission of DCDM and Co. Ltd. Core values. History. Presence of DCDM and Co. Ltd in the Indian Ocean and in Africa. Composition of DCDM and Co. Ltd. A knowledge-based organisation. Financial...»

An examination of a hotel and its various departments

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   46 pages
Document abstract : «Under the British law "a hotel is a place where the bona fide traveler gets shelter and food provided they are in a position to pay for it and are in a fit condition to be received." Origin: The discovery of wheel brought development to trade and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction to hotel industry. Chalets. International hotel scenario. The present scenario. Individual hotels . Relationship between tourism and the hotel industry. Front office. Hierarchy . Reservation. Payments. Rreservations. Meal arrangements...»

A study of the various departments in a hotel and the cooperation needed to run the hotel smoothly

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Research papers   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   19 pages
Document abstract : «A hotel is not just one department nor is it a place where things just happen. It is a collection of various departments working together to make the organization, as a whole, a success. What one must appreciate is the size of the hotels and what it...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Operational departments. Front office. Reservation section. Source of reservation. Discount. Reception. Dutes and responsibilites. Front office manager. Assistant front office manager. Lobby manager . Night auditor. Telephone and telex...»

A study of the different departments in hotels

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Research papers   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   38 pages
Document abstract : «The British law has defined hotel as 'a place where a bonafide traveler can receive food and shelter, provided he is in a position to pay for it and he is in a fit condition to receive it'. The main aim of the hotel is to provide food and shelter to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction to the hotel industry. Relation between tourism and hotel industry. Front office. Role of the font office department . Duties and responsibilities. Guest relations executive. Reservation assistant. Front office cashier. Forms and...»

A look at the company Delphi

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Research papers   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   21 pages
Document abstract : «Peter Drucker called the Automobile Industry as "the industry of industries". During the last few years, the production and management systems have been revolutionized in the automobile industry. One of the major changes in the industry has been the...»

Synopsis abstract : «General introduction. Company profile. Delphi corporation. Delphi Saginaw Steering Systems. Delphi Packard Electric Systems. Delphi Energy and Engine Management Systems. Delphi Chassis Systems. Delphi's global presence. Regional division of Delphi...»

A look at the beer making process with reference to SAB Miller

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «SAB Miller plc is one of the world's largest brewers with a brewing presence in over 40 countries across four continents and a portfolio of strong brands and leading market shares in many of the countries in which it has brewing operations. Outside...»

Synopsis abstract : «SAB Miller . Mission statement. SAB Miller's strategy. Company values. The beer making process. Infusion mash. Decoction mash (Step Mash). Top fermentation. Bottom fermentation. Conclusion....»

A closer look at the company 3M

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   28 pages
Document abstract : «3M is a well-established business presence in the 61 countries where it operates. In these, it has 109 plant locations and 223 sales offices. In Japan alone, 3M's largest single-country market outside the United States, the company's sales top $1.4...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. 3M history and corporate milestones. Timeline: 1900 to 1909 . Timeline: 1920 to 1929 . Timeline: 1930 to 1939 . Timeline: 1940 to 1949 . Timeline: 1950 to 1959 . Timeline: 1960 to 1969 . Timeline: 1970 to 1979 . Timeline: 1990 to 1999...»

A brief overview of the hotel industry

Business & market   |   Management   |   Research papers   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   36 pages
Document abstract : «Generally tourism involves ideas of movement from one place to another and has the same characteristics as traveling. The development of transportation technology and the improvement in political, economic and social situations has put tourism...»

Synopsis abstract : «Evolution of tourism. Growth of tourism. Advantages of toursim. Introduction to hotel industry. Origin and evaluation of hotel industry. Classification of hotels. Types of hotels. Categorization by location. Categorization by number of...»

A brief look at the market feasibility of an intended hotel

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «As per the definition of MANZINKER and KRAFT of Beam University, tourism is the sum of the phenomenon and relationship rising from the travel and stay of a non-resident so far as they do not lead to permanent residence and are not connected to any...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Classification of tourists . Tourism industry. Promotional stratergy. The 4 P's. Product. Price. Place. Promotion. General features. Facilities. Services. Assessment of working capital. Project financing. Means of...»

A brief look at some of the products and job roles in Honeywell

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   15 pages
Document abstract : «The Security Solutions Industry is growing at an accelerating pace in the global scenario. As compared to few years back, the industry has shown considerable growth. However the industry is still in a nascent stage. There are few players in this...»

Synopsis abstract : «Industry profile . Company profile: Honeywell. Trends in the automation business. Future growth and challenges. Corporate profile: Security solutions SBU. Achievements. Project life cycle. Honeywell security solutions product portfolio. Video door...»

A brief look at Mico: A part of the Bosch Group

Business & market   |   Management   |   Indian project   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «The progress of the Indian economy is highly dependent on the growth of the industries, which in turn has been favored and supported by the development of the transport facilities in the country. Realizing and accepting this necessity, de-licensing...»

Synopsis abstract : «Industry profile. Indian Automotive Industry: An overview. Profile of the organisation . Introduction to Bosch. Business sectors of the Bosch Group. Milestones in automotive technology of Bosch Group. Products and services . Household...»

Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing (3M): A look at its operations and organization in India

Business & market   |   Management   |   Research papers   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   23 pages
Document abstract : «For nine of the past 10 years, 3M has ranked in the top 10 of Fortune's annual survey of "America's Most Admired Corporations." In 1994 alone, major reporting about 3M included articles in Fortune and Business Week in the United States and 3M's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Major markets. 3M's Vision. 3M's Mission . 3M's business objectives. Profits/ growth. Products/ customers. Human resources. Citizenship. 3M corporate policy. Product profile. Six sigma. Six sigma qualities. Six themes of Six sigma. Six...»

Management: Concept and theory

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Management-concept and theory introduces one to the concept of management, its meaning, its purpose, the idea behind managing people, goals & activities of a group. It also talks about the importance of management, and the tasks of management. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. What is management?. Groups of people. Goals and activities of a group. Group performance. Definition. Management: A science or an art?. Importance of management. The tasks of management. Purpose and mission. Productive work and worker...»

The mini mental state examination

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Case study   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The Mini Mental State Examination has been a common tool amongst psychologist and doctors for over 25 years. Marshall F. Folstein, Susan E. Folstein, and Paul R. McHugh developed the test in 1975 (Albanese). Since then doctors and researchers alike...»

Synopsis abstract : «Inroduction. A breakdown of the test. The meaning of the name 'Mini Mental State Examination'. The use of MMSE . The faults of MMSE . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Approaches to explain the concept and practice of management

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   08/25/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Because of the extraordinary interest in management, a number of approaches exist to explain the nature of the concepts, theory and techniques underlying managerial practice. Both academic writers and practitioners have contributed to management...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Various approaches to management. The empirical or case approach. The interpersonal behaviour approach. The group behaviour approach. The socio technical system approach. The decision theory approach. The systems approach. Mathematical...»

Managing construction project operations

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   08/24/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The efficient and effective management of a project's operations and activities require clear understanding of the overall strategic objectives of the organization. This paper seeks to demonstrate the significance of facility administration and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Introduction. Personnel management and administration. Planning and control measures. Financial planning and management. Technical development. Conclusion. References....»

Critical evaluation of the international business environment

Business & market   |   Management   |   Case study   |   08/24/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The more closely the management of an international company can align its comparative advantage with a source or destination country's competitive advantage, the more conveniently it can achieve and maintain its overall business objectives. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Introduction. Discussion. Competitive challenges. Financial challenges. Economic challenges. Political challenges. Labor regulations. Conclusion. References....»

Economic development in Nigeria: The role of agriculture, FDI and trade relations with China, India and the USA

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Case study   |   08/24/2009   |   .doc   |   15 pages
Document abstract : «Nigeria is one of the countries in Africa which have a large economy. It is also one of the most populated countries in Africa with the highest number of labor. The country is well endowed with mineral resources compared to other countries in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Introduction. Research background. Problem definition . Aims and objectives of the study. Rationale of research. Literature review. Research methodology. Research approach. Need and significance of the study. Expected outcome of the...»

Critical evaluation of the significance of PEST factors in organizational strategic planning

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   08/24/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «PEST factors refer to the political factors, economic factors, societal factors and technological aspects that determine the outcome of business prospects in organizations. It is always important for a business entity to carry out an assessment and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Introduction. External marketing environment . The McKinsey 7 S model . The soft S. Organizational external environment. The microenvironment. Implications of the microenvironment in organizational marketing audits. The microenvironment...»

The strategic implications of branding in the international telecommunications industry

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Term papers   |   08/24/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Branding is the use of unique names, terms, signs, symbols, or designs or a combination of these factors to identify the source of a product or service (Kotler & Armstrong, 2008). According to Knox (2005), a brand is simply a thing, which provides...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The result of having a strong brand. Implications of branding in the telecommunications industry. Varying the modalities in terms of perception . Increased competition in the telecommunications sector . Great variations in terms of...»

Would the half yearly rotation of primary assignments reduce burnouts among correctional case managers?

Business & market   |   Management   |   Case study   |   08/19/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Managing human resources, like other resources is primarily a line management responsibility. Demands have however grown in this area as other resource management areas, and staff functions have emerged and expanded to aid management. Top...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary. Introduction. Problem statement. Significance of the study. Literature review. The scale designed by Maslach and Jackson . The preference for employee rotation strategies . The contingency theory . The need for sustained adoption...»

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Research papers   |   08/17/2009   |   .doc   |   19 pages
Document abstract : «The history of corporate social responsibility is as old as trade and business itself. Business-related operations, for example, along with laws to protect forests, can be traced back to almost 5,000 years ago. When we look at history, we can see...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary. History and development. Drivers. Ethical consumerism . Globalization and market forces. Social awareness and education. Ethical training. Stakeholder priorities. Laws and regulation. Approach: Coca Cola case study. Company...»

A comparative financial analysis of the costs and benefits of a lease-purchase investment

Business & market   |   Accounting   |   Case study   |   08/17/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «This report was prepared as a result of work performed by the accounting and finance department in response to management request to investigate the company's lease-purchase options for the IT department. The upgrade of our IT material and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. IT governance and performance assessment. Business alignment and process improvement. Strategic alignment. Value delivery. Resource and performance management. Operational service and support. Investment decision making...»

Cover letter for a job as an editor

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Cover letters   |   08/17/2009   |   .doc   |   1 page
Document abstract : «I am a supporter of your organization and have taken action on many of your initiatives. I have also signed your pledge and adhered to the pledge in the run-up to last November's election and on Election Day. Thank you for continuing to send e-mail...»

Synopsis abstract : «Name and address of the employer. Body of the letter. Contact details of the applicant . Name and address of the applicant....»

Strategic planning and implementation

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Research papers   |   08/17/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «In today's industrial market, the level of competition is increasing by the day and along with it, the difficulty of survival. We are seeing the Darwin's theory of Survival at its best. If you are not the best and don't evolve according to your...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Management strategy. Balanced scorecard analysis . Scenario planning. Simulation modeling . Sensitivity analysis . The basic considerations in selecting a strategy. Company goal . Resources available . Cost benefit analysis...»

The psychological keys to success

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Case study   |   08/14/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «Do you feel grateful for what you have? There are good reasons that you should. Research has found that being grateful for what you have has positive effects on numerous areas of health and well-being, including, "Higher reported levels of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Attitude of gratitude. Practical options to cultivate the attitude of gratitude. Directing the mind towards the positive and wonderful things in life. A good analogy . Are you overweight? . Positive and energetic attitude. Intense desire and total...»

RUN (Respect, Understand, Nourish): A program to address obesity as a psychosocial barrier to learning

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Case study   |   08/13/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «It will come as no surprise to most people reading this that sixteen percent of adolescents living in the United States meet the criteria for obesity. If it's not a surprise then why does the problem persist? Why isn't someone doing something? It...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Brief literature review. A brief look at program examples. Key elements of proposed program. The need for the parents involvement. A supportive environment . Proposed program. Reaching out to those not directly involved. Workshop...»

Isokinetic strength

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Case study   |   08/12/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Injuries and age lead to progressive declines in muscular strength and lean muscle mass. Evidence exists that age-related and injury related declines in muscular strength and lean mass (Feigenbaum & Pollock, 1999) can be impeded following mechanical...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Problem statement. Purpose of study. Definition of terms. Proprioception . Load . Joint over load . Isokinetic strength . Bench press . Novice weight lifters . One rep max . Assumptions. Significance of study. Limitations of...»

An overview of JetBlue Airways

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   08/12/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «JetBlue is quickly becoming one of the best examples of a succeeding business because of excellent costumer service. David Neeleman, pronounced (Nee - Le - Man), has been able to build one of the top grossing airlines in just 6 short years. This...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Motivation and leadership. Motivating crew members . David Neeleman's ideas on leadership . Organizational environment and human resources . An organizational environment based on 4 main points. Planning . Decision making . Group and...»

Jordanian politics

Political science   |   Political science   |   Case study   |   08/12/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The IMF and World Bank have both praised the economic and political reforms Jordan launched in the 1990s. The reforms touched "domestic taxation/subsidy polices, trade liberalization polices, monetary/financial sector polices, exchange rate polices,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Jordan's political economy before 1989. The suspension of the National Assembly . The curtailing of the press and political associations . Maintaining a semi rentier economy . Steps taken toward political liberalization. The 1989...»

Integrating law and economics

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Case study   |   08/11/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «The subjects of both law and economics are two very dissimilar things, however, when used together, can be quite effective. The integration of the two also would be beneficial in meeting certain political, social, and cultural objectives. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The book Law in a Market Context and the meanings and values created and promoted in law. An in depth look at how to understand economic concepts . The means in which the society experiences the affiliation involving law. A framework...»

Common law as a paradigm: The Case of Dorset Yacht Co. v. Home Office

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Case study   |   08/11/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The concept of law can be explained in many different ways and methods, however to easily sum it up one could say it's mainly used as a dispute resolving mechanism that minimizes or altogether prevent the practice of self help. Law can also be...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Common law: The primary source of American Law. Applying common law to particular cases. Illustrating the concepts of issue identification . Understanding the law of negligence. The importance of inductive and deductive...»

Emails and privacy

Science & technology   |   Computer science   |   Case study   |   08/11/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The general notion among people is that email is a time of private communication. We have become so unaware of our surroundings that we think just because we are sitting in a room by ourselves, there is no one else there to see what we are doing. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Why it is illegal and wrong for firms to monitor their employees' emails. Being watched and babysat. The fear of being stalked and the fear of not being able to have the free speech to save oneself . The employers rights. The right to...»

Lenin's Bolshevik faction and the Jews in Russia

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Case study   |   08/11/2009   |   .pdf   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Jews in the nineteenth and early twentieth century were assimilating into the broader Gentile culture of Europe, thanks to the immense pressures of modernization and, to a lesser extent, democratization. The Jews of Russia faced much of the same...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Jewish question. Lenin's Bolshevik faction. Lenin's approach to the Jewish question. His distrust of the perpetuation of Jewish 'national culture'. Post Tsarist Russia. Kerensky's reluctance to take Russia out of WWI. Hickey's...»

The states right to compel individuals to take medications

Law & contracts   |   Constitutional law   |   Case study   |   08/11/2009   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : «A basic standard of health care for all American citizens is an idea that arose less than 100 years ago, but which today is a tenet that most people in the United States believe. Basic healthcare belongs, in my opinion, to the whole world simply due...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Bodenheimer and Grumbach's book Understanding Health Policy. Defining crucial terms. Crisis. Epidemic. Obesity . The insurance rates and reimbursement system. An incentive based insurance program. Creating, funding or reimbursing...»

Did popular protest have any lasting influence on the Royal Policy in the 15th century?

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Case study   |   08/11/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «This was a period of immense political change, both in the way the English people were viewed by the government, and in the way they thought of themselves within it. It was characterised by popular disturbances, pieces of critical literature and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Charges particularly leveled at the Revolt of 1450. The Londoners who turned on Cade's rebels. The case of the 1450 revolt. The involvement of popular protesters . The mutiny of lordly retinues . Lengthy campaigns in the French wars...»

Fiduciary duty and tracing law

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Case study   |   08/11/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Yardley was employed as wages and personnel manager for BALIOL between 1994 and 2007. One of his jobs each month was to prepare for payday when the staff was paid in cash on the last day of the month. He would cash the check at the LBSC and sort...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The report of the fraud consultant . Issues relating to money laundering. The scope of equitable tracing as a remedy . The potential advantages for Baliol in making a claim under equitable tracing. The case of Barlow Clowes...»

The anthropology of dresses: Clothing industry analysis

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   08/11/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Rugby Ralph Lauren, the newest division of Ralph Lauren Clothing, was established in October of 2004. At just four years old, the branch boasts ten locations across the United States. The oldest of these stores is located on Newbury Street in Boston...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. What makes stores successful. The role of the locations . Uppers, rails and displays. The over all layout of the Rugby Ralph Lauren stores . The role of sales associates and managers . The hiring process of sales associates . The role...»

A room with a cue: Personality judgments based on offices and bedrooms

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Case study   |   08/11/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Making a good first impression is important. One can observe a great deal of information about character and personality based on a first impression. What if the first impression involved zero-acquaintance? Zero-acquaintance is when there is no...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Summary. Four mechanisms that link peoples' personalities to the environments they inhabit. Four goals of the research presented. Study two: Similarity to Study and the one exception. Defining agreeableness: Why is it an important...»

Rise of the corporate state

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Case study   |   08/10/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Our history has been marked by intense and often violent class struggles, and the government has played a partisan role in these conflicts, mostly on the side of big business. In 1845 in New York, Baltimore, New Orleans, St. Louis and other urban...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Background: The battle between labor and capital. The role played by the law enforcement agencies. Taking land away from farmers. The relationship shared by industry and government . Politics: Who gets what?. The royalties, interest...»

Tribulations in the workplace

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   08/06/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Over the past semester, I have learned several techniques to identify and mend the broken behavior of organizations. When a person enters into an organization as a new employee, their expectations of the organization are still unformulated though it...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introuction. Issues within the configuration of the organization. Incompetence and lack of empathy . Employee dissatisfaction, stress, and resistance to change. Centralization, formalization, the mechanistic structure, and power. Ways to increase...»

Marketing road map of WWF (World Wildlife Federation) for generating funds

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Case study   |   08/03/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «This is an introduction to how the WWF can use one million USD to improve the financial health of the organization in addition to a road map and plan that puts across strategies that would enable the WWF to re-invent itself as an organization,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Marketing memo. Situation analysis. Marketing mix: The 4 P's. Price mix. Product mix. Place mix. Promotion mix. Summary . Income budget. Expense budget. Benefit to cost ratio analysis . Budget and control. Month by month break up of...»

J'ai l'impression d'avoir le coeur sec: the emotive value of breaks, shifts and ellipses in the films of Maurice Pialat

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Case study   |   07/31/2009   |   .doc   |   16 pages
Document abstract : «This dissertation sets out to analyze the function of breaks, shifts and ellipses in the films of Maurice Pialat (1925-2003). These shifts and contrasts, which can often be sudden or violent, create problems in relation to the narrative, as they are...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Maurice Pialat's first feature length film. Contemporary French filmmaker Noémie Lvovsky's influences in cinema . The conventional appearance of Pialat's films. The aesthetic and formal features of his narrative style . The movie...»

'I reinvented the past in the pursuit of a haunting and timeless truth': Do Louis Malle's war films correspond to the notion of the postmodern historical drama?

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Case study   |   07/31/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «In a review published by the French periodical Le Nouvel Observateur, critic Jean-Louis Bory (1974: 56-57) described Lacombe, Lucien (1974) as 'the first real film-and the first true film-about the Occupation' He added, 'I know. I was there'. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The movie Au revoir les enfants. The visceral quality of the movie. The movie Lacombe Lucien. The character of Lucien . His killing animals through hunting . Revisiting the past with a highly personal vision. Rosenstone: Defining some...»

Honor killing in the United Kingdom

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Case study   |   07/31/2009   |   .doc   |   31 pages
Document abstract : «In recent years there have been a spate of killings in the UK characterized by the family members killing their own daughters or one of the female family members. These killings have one theme in common: a female member is generally killed by her...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary. Introduction. Perspectives on honor killing. The context of family and the states pretext for non-intervention . Honor killings as extreme acts of domestic violence. The Quran and the freedom of religion . How Prophet Mohammad...»

Basic skills of the petroleum geologist

Science & technology   |   Geology   |   Case study   |   07/30/2009   |   .doc   |   24 pages
Document abstract : «A cross section is a profile showing geological features in a vertical plane through the earth. Some geologists prefer the term "section" for this type of diagram, reserving "cross section" to denote a section made perpendicular to structural...»

Synopsis abstract : «Geologic cross sections. Cross section elements. Introduction . The elements of a cross section. Input data . Line of section. Scale . Datum . Exercise 1: Constructing a cross section for subsurface features . Exercise 2: Constructing a cross...»

Corporate politics: Strategy and structure

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   07/30/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Organizational management theories are models based on the strategic core elements that define corporate structure. These strategic essentials are aimed towards corporate planning and decisional management processes. By essence, models follow the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Introduction. Corporate assessment. The shared cost structure under the experience curve model. Keichel's experiment regarding the cost structure. Answering the question 'what purpose shared cost and experience curve models serve?'. The...»

Organizational behavior: Communication in the workplace

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   07/29/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Communication theory presupposes the ability of different members in a conversation, the interlocutors, to be able to exchange language with each other which leads toward a comprehendible meaning. Unfortunately, if neither of these individuals speak...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Organizational context of communication theory . The bidirectional flow of information . The New York Times report. Collective action theory. The case at Future Shop. The significant problem in technical communication . Understanding...»

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