'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...»

"Mind-Blowing, Toe-Curling Sex": Coding sexualization and authority in advertising copy

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Case study   |   07/29/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The discipline of art history has altered its theoretical preoccupations over the past century to include popular or "low" forms of artistic expression within its avenue of criticism. As such, advertising copy is viewed as a representation of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Glamour magazine . Conceptualization and operationalization. Coding. Conclusion. The table of analysis. References....»

Study of Gibberellins' Effect on Height and Biomass of Rosette and Wild Type Brassica rapa

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Case study   |   07/03/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Gibberellins (GA) are plant hormones involved with overall plant growth. Brassica Rapa, a flowering plant species, which possesses the wild type phenotype or the rosette, dwarfed, phenotype, was used to explore the effects of Gibberellins on the two...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. The use of gibberellins or gibberellic acid . The lab procedure and materials . A two-way ANOVA . Final height of Brassica rapa in response to concentrations. Comparison between the average height of the control wild type Brassica rapa...»

Predicting future life expectancy using life tables

Social studies   |   Social sciences   |   Case study   |   06/16/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Life tables are extremely important. They are not only used to find things like mortality rates, but to also find such rates at different intervals during the individual's life. Agencies, governments, and researchers are expectedly attracted to this...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract of the study. Materials and methods applied. Results of the study. Discussion of the study. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Self-expression with regard to the political environment: The case of Czechoslovakia

Political science   |   Political science   |   Case study   |   06/09/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout history, nations have subordinated others politically, culturally and economically. The ruling regime usually used people who spoke out as an example in order to stifle the rest of the population. The ruling regime would utilize such...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The prague spring and the regime . The economic hardships and censorship of criticism . Accepting domination by the communist regime. The political environment . The presence of the Red Army . Jaroslav Hutka's dimensions . The notion...»

How Google's hands-off marketing approach resulted in their rise to excellence

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Case study   |   06/03/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Not many businesses can claim that they have had such an impact in today's culture to warrant an entry in the dictionary. The founders of Google, Sergey Brin and Larry Page, can boast that and so much more. The two Stanford graduates met in 1995 as...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Advertising budget . Creating a superior product. Maintaining the integrity of Google. Creating leverage. Growth through innovation. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

An analysis of the company ABC

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   06/03/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «ABC Company is one of the publicly listed companies that comprise the Dow Jones Composite, Dow Industrials, S&P 100, S&P 500 & S&P 1500 Super Comp. The company provides "various products, technologies, software, solutions, and services worldwide"...»

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Plessy v. Ferguson: Utilizing the technique of shepardizing to see relationships among cases

Law & contracts   |   Criminal law   |   Case study   |   06/01/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «In 1890, the Louisiana State legislature passed Act 111, also known as the Separate Car Act. This required white and African American people to be given "separate but equal" accommodations on railway trains. It required that: "All railway...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The first case and violation of rights. Justice Harlan's opinion for the case. Appeal to the United States Supreme Court. Definiton of [ti]disturbing the peace[ti]. Conclusion....»

Success in financial business management: A case study Site and Sounds Ltd

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Case study   |   05/28/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «List the factors that may affect your assessment of S&S's inherent risk i.e. factors that increase as well as those that decrease inherent risk. Briefly discuss the impact of your analysis on your overall audit plan. Audit risk is the risk that my...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The audit risk involved in the company's financial statements. Comparison between the 2005 and 2006 financial statements. Description of strength and test of control. Description of weakness and possible internal control. The...»

Linguistic diversity in Europe: Strength or weakness?

Philosophy & literature   |   Linguistics   |   Case study   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In 1919, after many debates, the British Prime Minister David Lloyd George concluded that the Versailles treaty would be written both in French and English. Since then, English has imposed itself in diplomacy, economic exchanges, Medias and so on....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Preserving the European linguistic diversity . The recognition of twenty three official languages by the European Union . The unification of languages. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Analysis and comparison of the advertisements of Gucci and Donna Karan (DKNY)

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Case study   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Gucci benefits from a high level of awareness and a prestigious status all over the world. This aspect made it a global status symbol. Donna Karan International, designs, manufactures and sells clothes under the name of 4 brands: Donna Karan New...»

Synopsis abstract : «introduction. Gucci vs Donna Karan New York. The brands. The adverts. Analyze and assess the positioning strategy of both brands. Targets personality. Motivations and needs. Conclusion. Appendix. Observational or modeling learni...»

The Thomas Cook case

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Thomas Cook UK had transformed its business processes in order to improve the profitability and minimize losses. The Thomas Cook management team developed a program to reduce costs and improve the margins and integrate operations. Behind this real...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The case: Thomas Cook. Company's activities. The problem's clarification. The problem's decomposition. The issues. The approach to solve the problem. The findings and the final recommendations....»

Marketing strategy: Case study of Easy Mobile

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Case study   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout the years, the Easy Group strategy kept a clear readability built around some corner-stones principles: a no-frills/low-cost approach, an identifiable and recognizable simple communication strategy mainly focused on price and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Overall presentation of the strategic growth of the Easy Group. Ansoff matrix for the Easy Group. Developed Version of the Ansoff Matrix. Transfer of strategies from the previous Easy brands to Easy Mobile. Can the Telmore Business Model be...»

A comparative analysis of the French baby wears market and its main competitors

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Case study   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   27 pages
Document abstract : «In an analysis concerning European Consumer trends that I found on Mintel confirmed my feelings; showing that French consumers consider themselves much more fashion conscious and have a look at style at first when buying clothes, even for babies...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Market overview. Market presentation. Positioning of the brands. Competition. Imports and exports. Consumers. Upper market retailers. SWOT analysis. Key features and findings. Network. Image. Products and ranges. A study of the middle...»

Lyrical ballads by William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge or the birth of a new literary movement during the Industrial Revolution

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Case study   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Industrialism, expansion, profit, production and individualism were the feelings which took place during the period of the Industrial Revolution in England. People in Great Britain were led by the streams of progress, but the modernizations in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Choosing the subjects of the poems. Theme of the poem. The true story of Goody Blake and Harry Gill . Belief of the poet. Wordsworth and Coleridge's criticism. Conclusion. Indicative bibliography ....»

Business plan for the creation of an enterprise: Bubbles Inc

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «Bubbles, Plc. is going to increase its offer by implementing one of the biggest stores dedicated to children in London and soon all around the world. All the products are designed to fulfill all the kids' needs. Since the kids are kings in today's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary. Mission and strategy. The mission statement. The mission strategy. Company history and problem. The market. Objectives . The marketing mix. Advertising strategy . A study on profitability, operations, merchandising and...»

Thai Polyester Company: A case study

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «Chimie du Sud was considering the opportunity to get involved in a joint-venture with Yipsoon of Thailand for setting up of a polyester fiber plant in Thailand because its textile division is facing serious difficulties in Europe due to competition...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The companies. Chimie du sud. Yipsoon group. The environment. Thailand. The Thai textile market. The textile industry priority status . The project. Analysis. SWOT Analysis . The Five competitive forces. Actual competitors. New...»

Marketing plan: Avon and Mattel Inc

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Case study   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «With this article we will highlight how Mattel and its well-known icon, Barbie tried to get a foothold in the Chinese market since 1998 by using a well known company: Avon. This situation is called a piggy - back, this illustrate how company A, here...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary. Company description. Strategic focus and plan. Avon mission. The global beauty leader. The women's choice for buying. The premier direct seller. Avon's values. Avon's Principles. Core competency and sustainable competitive...»

Communication strategy & plan: Cif case study

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Case study   |   05/16/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Cif is a very old brand in its sector of cleaning product and has a very strong image, but is too much associated to restrictive and occasional use. As a communication agency, I was asked to think about a new communication strategy which could...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The communication strategy. Marketing strategic objectives. Communication objectives . Target choice and ranking . Communication tool choices. Copy-Strategy. Principal fact. Positioning. Target. Advertisement promise. Justification of...»

Oticon case study

Business & market   |   Management   |   Case study   |   05/15/2009   |   .pdf   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The Human Resources course we had taken enabled us to wonder about the best way to deal with employees, how to improve their efficiency, how to increase their motivation and provide them with the best work environment possible. We also saw that the...»

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Decisions of investments in the Stock Exchange - The case study of Burberry

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Burberry was founded in 1856 in Basingstoke (England) by Thomas Burberry. So, investors can consider that the company has a unique heritage associated with Great Britain because many people consider that the brand represents an authentic British...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction: General presentation. Strengths and weaknesses. Opportunities and threats. Financial analysis and the . Conclusion and recommendations. Bibliography....»

The definition of an e-business strategy: The case of Tubeknit Ltd

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «In this assignment, we will go through the concepts of e-business, the transformation of all business processes (organizational units, logistics, R&D, manufacturing, finance and marketing) through the use of Internet technologies and electronic...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Environmental scan. company scan. Strategy reformulation. Recommendations for a new strategy formulation. Current vision and mission. New vision and mission. New objectives and goals. Recommendations. Determinants to invest in...»

Case study: Renault

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «Since Carlos Ghosns arrival as the head of Renault in 2005, there were many innovations in the strategies of Renault. These changes are implemented in the 2009 contract. Three directions are given: Quality (Laguna III in the top 3 in quality of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract . Introduction. Management analysis. Organization and government. Control tools. Human resources. Financial analysis. Short-term solvency. Long-term. Asset management. Profitability. Market. Report form analysis. Report cover. Report...»

Study case: Sanofi Aventis

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   05/13/2009   |   .doc   |   19 pages
Document abstract : «Over the past few years, Sanofi-Aventis strategic decisions have enabled the company to reinforce its leadership on the international market. The company has grown by merging with competitors, it has increasingly invested in R&D, reinforced its...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Executive summary. Industry analysis summary. Segmentation. Competitors. Strategic groups. PEST trends. Sanofi-Aventis' main strategic maneuvers in the last 5 years. From Sanofi-Synthelabo to Sanofi-Aventis (SA). The...»

Royal Canin - Case study

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   05/13/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «Royal Canin is the history of dogs and cats loving and wondering. It's the history of a will to improve dog's and cat's nutrition to fit better with their needs and specific problems. In 1966, a French country vet, Jean Cathary, had decided to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Analysis of Royal Canin. Tangible resources. Financial resources. Physical resources. Human resources. Organization resources. Intangible resources. Technological resources. Innovation. Brand and culture. Royal Canin's...»

Harley Davidson case study

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   05/12/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «Harley Davidson, more than a simple motorcycle brand, is a real religion, with its fervent passionate riders. Talking about Harley Davidson, it's talking about a living myth, about a strong community sharing American values such as patriotism and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary . The Harley Davidson spirit. Harley Davidson brand culture. The brand's image. Brand identity dimensions. The consumers. The Posse Ride issue. What is the Posse Ride?. The Posse Ride SWOT. Its competitive environment. Its...»

Case study: Spectris

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Case study   |   05/12/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Spectris is a leading supplier of precision instrumentation and controls. It employs 6,000 employees in its 14 business units. It has a wide range of core technology and their products help customers improve product quality and performance,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Company overview. Strategy. Objective. Ratios. Profitability. Operating cycle. Liquidity/solvency. Investor ratio. Conclusion . Annexes....»

Autistic Disorder

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Case study   |   05/10/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Thomas McKean was a 15-year-old boy attending junior high school when he was diagnosed with pervasive development disorder and placed in a psychological care facility. Since he was a young boy, Thomas and his family struggled with his condition and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Clinical history. DSM-IV-TR Diagnosis. Case formulation using the integrative Model. Treatment goals and planning. Course of treatment and treatment outcome. Discussion. References....»

Horace Walpole vs. Clara Reeve: The role of the Gothic

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Case study   |   05/08/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Gothic novels are seen as the beginning of modern horror fiction. Many devotees believed Gothic novels have inspired pleasant horror in its readers. The genre is generally accepted to have been started by Horace Walpole and his novel The Castle of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Castle of Otranto. The role of the usurper. The key difference between the two novels . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

How does dietary status affect carcinogenesis?

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Case study   |   04/13/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «Cancer is a multi-factoral disease resulting from the perturbation of the normal regulatory processes of a cell. Cancer cells are generated from healthy cells by an accumulation of genetic alterations. These alterations can take the form of...»

Synopsis abstract : «...»

A critical analysis of issues in nursing management

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Case study   |   04/13/2009   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «As nurses strive to be recognized as professionals, the expansion and application of evidence in nursing is progressively becoming vital within the nursing discipline (Achterberg et al 2006). Patients have the right to expect the best care that...»

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Neonate with severe Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Case study   |   04/13/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «This case study is about a neonate with severe Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy, therefore it will take into account pathophysiological, diagnostic and grading issues surrounding HIE, and how these reflect on prognosis; consideration to the ethical...»

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SOLAR-CAL Company

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   03/24/2009   |   .doc   |   17 pages
Document abstract : «Solar energy is a market that has been growing for the better part of twenty years. Japan, Germany, and the United States account for more than three quarters of solar panels installed in the world. These countries are at the forefront of this...»

Synopsis abstract : «...»

Brown v Mississippi

Law & contracts   |   Criminal law   |   Case study   |   03/24/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Friday March 30th, 1934. A sixty-year old White planter from the Giles community in Mississippi, Raymond Stewart, was found mutilated at approximately 1 o'clock that day, in his house. The police had discovered his body, and requested a physician...»

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The defense of provocation: The implications of the House of Lords' decision in Morgan Smith [2000] 3 WLR 654

Law & contracts   |   Criminal law   |   Case study   |   03/23/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The defense of provocation is a partial defense, pertinent only to murder. If successfully pleaded, liability is reduced to manslaughter. For the defense to succeed there are three requirements: (i) There must have been some act(s) or word(s) of...»

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China's population policy and the gender disparity

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Case study   |   03/20/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Over the last few centuries, governments have taken an increased interest in the rate of population growth in their nations. The People's Republic of China (PRC) is a nation where population management has been implemented in what can be said to be...»

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A study on customer expectations on MFD's towards Xerox India Ltd

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   03/18/2009   |   .doc   |   34 pages
Document abstract : «Xerox Corporation is the world's leading document management technology and services enterprise. XEROX INDIA LTD is the Indian subsidiary of Xerox Corporation. The US $15.7 billion, Fortune 500 global document management company was incorporated in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Company Profile. History of Xerox. Founders of Xerox. The first product by Xerox. Xerography . A Xerography process. Mission of Xerox. Values of Xerox. Xerox strategy & direction. Diversity of Xerox. Xerox Social...»

A study on the financial performance of the Hyderabad Stock Exchange

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Case study   |   03/17/2009   |   .doc   |   29 pages
Document abstract : «The Hyderabad Stock Exchange Ltd. established in 1943 was as a non-profit organization. It is now on its way to completing its 62nd year in the capital market; serving the cause of saving and investments. The Exchange made today occupies a prominent...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Company profile. Industry profile. Origin of the industry. Various departments. Computerization of the industry. Research Methodology. Certificates. Declaration. Acknowledgement. Conceptual Framework. Data analysis and...»

Customer satisfaction with regard to Xerox photocopier: Xerox India Limited

Business & market   |   Management   |   Case study   |   03/17/2009   |   .doc   |   36 pages
Document abstract : «The documentation industry is expanding at a rate of more than 20% and the world majors have recognized the Indian market as a lucrative area. They are present in India either through joint ventures or through 100 percent subsidiaries. The high...»

Synopsis abstract : «A study on photocopy industry. Origin of photocopying industry. Work structure of a photocopier. Company profile of Xerox. Origin of Xerox. The Xerographic process. Corporate goals of Xerox. Social responsibility of Xerox. An overview of...»

The role played by the human resources department: Its contribution to bringing success in the retail supermarkets in UK with reference to Tesco

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Case study   |   03/18/2009   |   .doc   |   42 pages
Document abstract : «During the past few decades, the world has observed an unparalleled growth of business into universal markets. To compete with changing trends in the market businesses are becoming more system oriented. In UK the retail landscape has changed over...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction . Background information. Aim and objectives. Research questions. Literature review. Introduction. The role of HR. HR and the organisations' performance. Contemporary and future HR role. Soft and hard models of...»

The fundamental unit of life: Cell

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Case study   |   03/17/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «When you look at a your house, you can see that it has got walls, doors ,windows and ventilators. All these things are the building blocks of your house. Similarly , bodies of all living organisms are made up of small unit which is called as a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Discovery of cell. Do it yourself. Cell theory. Cell size. Cell shape. Cell number. Classification of cells. Constitution and structural organization of a cell. Plasma membrane or cell membrane. Functions of Plasma...»

Aggressiveness and violence in humans and its relation to the upbringing

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Case study   |   03/18/2009   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «Aggression is a common behavior in humans. It is not necessary to regard aggressiveness in a person as a bad quality for it has been found to be necessary in animals and is a part of nature. The more aggressive animal in a species is generally more...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Statement of study. Introduction. Defining aggressiveness. Purpose of the study. Importance of the study. Rationale of the study. Literature review. The Nurture theory. Frustration: Aggression hypothesis. Social learning theory...»

Exploration of the life experiences and beliefs of a married couple in their sixties: Identities and factors in their identity formation

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Case study   |   03/18/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «This study used a semi structured interview on a married couple in their sixties in order to elicit information on the concept of identity. The data gathered was analyzed qualitatively using thematic analysis. Themes relating to identity were...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Introduction. Method. Analysis. Structure in their identity formation. Uncertainty of identities. Fixidity. Discussion. Reflexivity. Bibliography....»

Reebok International Ltd

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   03/18/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Reebok International Ltd. has been unquestionably one of the juggernauts in the athletic footwear department behind Nike and Adidas for quite some time now. This prestigious shoe company was founded back in 1895, in Bolton, Lancashire by Joseph...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Financial ratio analysis.. Liquidity ratios.. Profitability ratios.. Activity and leverage ratios.. Corporate goverance and its issues.. Corporate organization.. Rockport company.. Ralph Lauren Footwear.. Greg Norman...»

How language in advertising has changed over the decades

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Case study   |   03/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Like ball players with their bats, or librarians with their books, advertisers look to a versatile collection of contrivances for seducing an audience. Advertisers look to words and language as their way of capturing the attention, and hopefully the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Unravelling commercial speech.. Analysisng advertizing.. Difference between old and new customers.. The 1970's advertisement for Western Air Lines. . The use of language in the late 1980's.. The use of language in the late...»

Analysis of welfare program called Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) using Martin Luther King's perspective

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Case study   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Examining the federal policy of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families requires considering how TANF works for children who are in poverty because, in order to critically analyze the social policy, it is necessary to examine how it functions and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. How TANF works.. Dr. King's perspective.. Components of policy analysis framework.. Impact of this policy on your practicum agency and consumers.. Issues with the Policy.. Conclusion.. References.....»

Derivatives market in India: A study of Wipro Limited shares

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Case study   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   50 pages
Document abstract : «The emergence of the market for derivative products, most notably forwards, futures and options, can be traced back to the willingness of risk-averse economic agents to guard themselves against uncertainties arising out of fluctuations in asset...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction . Derivatives. Definition. Products. Participants. Functions. Types of derivatives. Characteristics of derivatives. Rationale behind the devolpment of derivatives. Derivatives instruments in india. Derivatives segment in BSE&...»

Cyber law in India

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Case study   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   33 pages
Document abstract : «Since the beginning of civilization, man has constantly adapted himself to the changing circumstances and scenarios to usher in new eras of development and progress. Every stage in human history has been important in its own way. However, if today...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Internet.. Cyber space.. Information Technology Act 2000.. Why cyber-laws In India.. Cyber crimes.. Cyber crime against a 'Person'. Cyber crimes against property.. Cyber crime against the government.. Laws on cyber crimes...»

Identifying the role played by an organizations culture on the leadership in reinventing of an organization: Case study on JC Penny Inc

Business & market   |   Management   |   Case study   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Strategy according to For de Wit and Meyer (1998), in an intelligent treatment of the subject, strategy is any course of action for achieving an organizations purpose. (Strategic management 2004 Palgrave McMillan, Colin White, pg 5). Strategy exists...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Components of any organisation.. Four important components.. Organization's culture: Values, beliefs, assumptions, principles, myths, legends and norms.. J C Penney Corporation when Ullman joined.. The case of At and T.. The issue of...»

The impact of foreign institutional investors on the Mumbai (Bombay) Stock Exchange: A case study

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Case study   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   47 pages
Document abstract : «To aid foreign private capital flows in form of Foreign Institutional Investors developing countries were advised by World Bank to develop their stock markets. It was suggested that these investments would help the stock markets directly through...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Background.. Overview of the Indian economy.. Indian growth.. Development of Indian stock markets.. National stock exchange India.. Case study.. Literature review.. Foreign institutional investors in India.. Annual report...»

August Strindberg and scenic symbolism

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Case study   |   02/26/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Although Strindberg claimed not to be a symbolist through much of his career, there are a number of symbols used in his plays. Strindberg's plot and characters have symbolic value, but they are used especially in the scenery - both environmental...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Road to Damascus by August Strindberg.. The use of environmental symbols.. The play's environmental scenery.. The kitchen as one of the most frequently used environmental symbols in Strindberg's work.. The role of The kitchen in...»

Formal report on the marketing operations of UK's Royal Mail Ltd 2008

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   02/26/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The objective of this report is to evaluate the functional aspects of marketing in UK's Royal Mail Ltd and how it relates to other departments of the organization. The marketing strength of any business organization is largely reflected through its...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Purpose of the report.. Limitation of the report.. Scope of the report. The Royal Mail Ltd.. The current situation.. Basis for operations.. Management structure.. Operations code.. Analysis of internal marketing...»

The impact of violence on the mental health of South African Children

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Case study   |   02/26/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Violence as a national problem in South Africa needs little introduction. South African citizens are exposed to daily, sensationalised reports of violence in the media, emphasising this problem's national and international pervasiveness. However,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Providing parameters.. Effects of violence on children's mental health.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

Nursing/Health care: A critical incident report

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Case study   |   02/26/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The aim of this report is look at a critical incident that occurred in practice and relate this to the theory and knowledge regarding communication and interpersonal skills, that is to say, what skills were and were not used at the time of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Critical incident.. Discussion.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

The response of the Republican administrations of the 1950s and the Democrat administrations of the 1960s to the domestic problems they faced

Political science   |   Political science   |   Case study   |   01/21/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Burning bras, rebel "teenagers", rioting black Americans, burning cities, angry students and happy hippies are only a few amidst a veritable panoply of symbols of an exploding and ebullient young America struggling to find itself throughout the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Impressive presidency of the democrat President Harry Truman.. China's embrace of communism in 1949.. Eisenhower's appointment to the presidential position.. The ambitious McCarthy.. President Eisenhower's modern Republicanism.. The...»

Croatia

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Case study   |   01/21/2009   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : «The goal of this group work is to analyze a country e-marketing strategy, to see if it is adapted to the target, to its cultural and economical environment and its potential and finally to have a critical opinion on the strategy employed. To reach...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Objectives.. Croatia and the theoritical basis.. Current online status.. The data available.. The strategy and image resulting.. Croatian marketing environmental audit.. Political and legal factors.. Economical...»

Case study Renault - Nissan

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   01/20/2009   |   .doc   |   18 pages
Document abstract : «A strategic alliance is an official commercial collaboration, adopted by mutual agreement between companies. The partners of the alliance share, exchange or integrate some their resources for their mutual benefit, while remaining distinct and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Theoretical part.. Theoretical presentation of an alliance.. Complementary strategic alliances.. Additive strategic alliances.. The practical part.. Presentation of the Renault group and its alliance with Nissan.. The Renault Group.. The...»

Coach and Polo Ralph Lauren (2006)

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   01/19/2009   |   .ppt   |   53 slides
Document abstract : «Coach began more than half a century ago as a family-run workshop in a Manhattan loft. Six artisans handcrafted a collection of high-quality leather goods. The founder of Coach was first inspired by a baseball glove. After refining it, making it...»

Synopsis abstract : «Coach.. An American story.. Business philosophy.. Distribution business model.. Excellence formula.. SWOT.. The 'Win-Win' combination.. Polo Ralph Lauren brand.. Brand extension.. Geographic location.. Distribution strategy.. Retail strategy.. Ralph...»

Equipex: Case presentation

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   01/19/2009   |   .ppt   |   50 slides
Document abstract : «Early 80s: Expansion of Activities in North America and Asia. Equipex's business grew with the establishment of small sales subsidiaries in India, Thailand and Indonesia. 1981: Establishment of Equipex in Karistan as a Joint Venture with a Karistane...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The group Equipex.. First international steps.. The subsidiary in Karistan.. The Man - Mr. Jean Dutour.. Initial situation.. HR policy and manager development.. Managers, staff and organization's structure.. Changed...»

Tom Ford vs Marc Jacobs

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   01/19/2009   |   .ppt   |   52 slides
Document abstract : «Jacobs launched his name sake line in 1986 and then in 2001 debuted another critically acclaimed collection, Marc by Marc Jacobs, a collection of comparatively affordable edgy and retro mass-market pieces. His accompanying accessory lines-bags...»

Synopsis abstract : «Marc Jacobs case study.. Marc Jacobs's background.. The various steps of Marc Jacobs brand development.. How his life has influence his work.. Growing and building a international brand.. The first moves with LVMH.. Marc Jacobs's recipe for...»

Hissène Habré's case: Origins and current debate

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Case study   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «In February 2003, the Darfur conflict, an ethnic clash in western Sudan, began and, in March 2004, Mukesh Kapila, called it the "world's greatest humanitarian crisis". Thus, in January 2005, the UN Secretary-General's Commission of Inquiry on Darfur...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A current situation conditioned by several historical phenomena.. The role of the conditions of the rise of Hissene Habre to power.. A socio-political context favouring the use of violence in Chad.. A desire for justice: From a local...»

New British second homeowners in the French countryside: The Cathar country's case

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Case study   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   24 pages
Document abstract : «The study examined the motivations of the British buying a second home in France and more particularly in the "Cathar Country". The research then focused on their economic impacts on the region, and their integration in the local community....»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Literature review.. Motivations of to buy a second home in the French countryside.. Impacts of second homes development.. The Cathar country.. Aims of the...»

A recursive correlation between economy and psychology: A specific focus on the new corporate governance theory

Business & market   |   Management   |   Case study   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «It has always been an intrinsic issue of economy: accused of being disconnected from individuals' reality, this science has been attacked for long times, by various researchers and experts, such as psychologists. And effectively, a plethora of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Economists versus psychologists: A prejudicial opposition.. A prejudicial opposition.. How economists have understood the limits of their theories and the underlighted anomalies.. Economical flexibility and adaptation: How to...»

Schneider-LeGrand merger

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : «Beginning with a certain turnover, the EU merger rules are to be applied to cross-border concentrations, irrespective of the size of the company or area of their activity. A pre-merger notification to the European Commission is obligatory. Most...»

Synopsis abstract : «Why the European Commission blocked the French merger.. Acquisition of sole control. . Low-voltage electrical equipment sector.. Impose the prices and control the market.. Restricting effective competition.. Links that exist between competition and...»

'Fairbus' or 'Unfairbus'

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «By the end of the 1960s, European aircraft manufacturers realized that continued competition among them could result in continued American dominance in the industry. While European airlines operated 25% of the global airliner fleet, the European...»

Synopsis abstract : «Why did European countries build a new industry?. How did European countries build a new aircraft industry in 1970's?. Is there fair competition between Airbus and Boeing or unfair competition?. Airbus as a part of EADS, with a new project A380: The...»

Evaluation and recommendations in terms of the five functions of human resource management: The case of Accenture

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Case study   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «The most important resource in an organization is its people. So the role they play, how they play, how they interact through formal and informal processes and the relationships they build are crucial to the success of strategy" say Johnson and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Overview of Accenture in terms of HRM.. Accenture needs people to achieve its strategic objectives.. The core values of Accenture and its culture.. Accenture and the HRM functions: Evaluation and suggestions.. Planning and organising...»

International human resources management: A comparison between the USA and China

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Case study   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «At times of globalization, organizations have to face a business environment which involves quick responses to change, such as new laws or social trends, in order not to expire (Gibson, 1989). It is evident that only people, and not machines, are...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Description of United States and China HRM models.. Political situation and national cultures' impacts on the Human Resource Management.. Power distance.. Uncertainty avoidance.. Individualism/collectivism dimensions.. Masculinity and...»

Business venturing - feasibility study (March 2008): Hexabus

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   19 pages
Document abstract : «The main objective of feasibility study is to know if our business idea is sustainable, and if we could invest it. for this, first we are going to do the analysis of potential customers and competitors. This analysis will approach company's target...»

Synopsis abstract : «Acknowledgements.. Executive summary.. Introduction.. Methodology.. The service.. Description of the service.. Group product declaration form.. Study of service.. The market.. Description of the market.. Analysis of the potential...»

Pirelli vs Continental

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Around 1990, due to a substantial number of tyre manufacturers on the market, Pirelli SpA though of taking over the German tyres company named Continental AG. And after a long merger attempt which lasted more than two years, it finally ended with...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Summary.. The reasons why Pirelli wanted to merge with Continental?. The shareholders meeting.. The reason of the failure.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

Brasserie Duyck

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «This article is about studying the case of the Duyck breweries, a company that is four generations old and that is leading the tradition relentlessly free on the French beer Market. The Duyck brewery is one of the remaining independent local...»

Synopsis abstract : «Context.. Structure of the market.. The Duyck niche strategy.. The product line.. The consumer.. Consumer perception.. 4 P analysis of the launch strategy.. Bibliography.....»

Tesco case (2005)

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The growth of Tesco has been surprising: the company announced a forecast of $1.4 billion in annual profits in 2001, and the sales volume in the first semester of this year reached $16.8 billion. Its current market share in the UK is strong: it is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary.. Domestic growth of Tesco.. Global expansion of Tesco.. Ability to reach the good markets.. Good combination of the 4 Ts.. A global management scheme.. How Tesco learn from other...»

Does Maslow's hierarchy of needs apply to all cultures?

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Case study   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Motivating employees is one of the primary responsibilities of a manager in any organization. It is critical in the management practice to understand what motivates people. Motivation is defined as "a psychological process through which unsatisfied...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Basis of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.. Description of each of the needs.. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs as a universal theory.. Conclusion.. References.....»

Implementation of European Law in a federal state: The Belgian case between coherence and autonomy

Law & contracts   |   European law   |   Case study   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «'Ultimately the impact of EU rules depends on the willingness and capacity of Member States authorities to ensure that they are transposed and enforced effectively and fully and on time' (Graver) . This statement from the European Commission in its...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The issue of autonomy in federal states and the implementation of Eu law.. The general issue of implementation deficit in federal states.. The paradoxical Belgian case.. Imperfect domestic reforms to reconcile autonomy and...»

Terra chips

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   22 pages
Document abstract : «TERRA CHIPS, a USA-based company, founded in 1990, offers a wide range of vegetable and potato chips, which have created a new niche on the salty snack market. Terra has always had a tradition of creating masterful combination's of unique vegetables...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Swot analysis.. Company.. Product.. Competition.. Market trends.. The snack food market.. The salty snack food market.. The position of terra chips on the market.. Positioning strategies.. The nutritional snackers.. The economical...»

Growth and development: Case study of Rahmqvist

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Case study   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   23 pages
Document abstract : «We will in this thesis examine the growth and development opportunities for Europe's largest organisation within direct sale, i.e. Rahmqvist. The empiric will be analysed and evaluated with a base of theories. The main bottom theory used is the SWOT...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Overview.. Purpose.. Method.. Outline.. Rahmqvist.. The development of Rahmqvist, 1953-2006.. Aspects of future growth and development.. Theories: Growth and development.. SWOT analysis.. Supplementary growth aspects.. Sustainable...»

Essay on the separation of powers in Europe - A comparative study

Law & contracts   |   Constitutional law   |   Case study   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   16 pages
Document abstract : «"Each country must find a solution which is sensitive to its domestic culture" this is the position of Lord Irvine of Lairg on the separation of powers. This can be regarded as a politically correct position on a very discussed topic in that it...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The separation of powers: A theory, critisms and several interpretations.. The forms and functions of a government.. Threefold division of labour, between a legislator, an administrative official, and an independent judge.. Further...»

Financial aspects of international operations: Case study - weapons export to Brazil

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Case study   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   18 pages
Document abstract : «In the framework of the "financial aspects of international operations" we were invited to analyze the case of exporting weapons from Belgium to Brazil. We are going to introduce the analysis with a description of the weapon sector in Belgium and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Description of the Belgian activity sector.. Description of the foreign country from an import/export point of view.. SWOT Analysis of the sector.. Needs.. Financial strategy.. Conclusion.. Biblio...»

Valuating transformation through net interest margin and asset-liability matching: The case of CFM

Business & market   |   Management   |   Case study   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Our thesis, entitled "Valuating transformation through net interest margin and asset-liability matching: the case of CFM", proposes the optimization of the risk-adjusted performance of transformation thanks to interest risk management. The goal of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Research question.. Optimizing the risk-adjusted performance.. Identifying risks.. Measuring risks.. Managing risks.. Motivation & theoretical or empirical backgroung.. Motivation.. Theoretical background.. Empirical background.. Data &...»

Surasia's Ministry of Internal Affairs (Headquarters)

Political science   |   Political science   |   Case study   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   16 pages
Document abstract : «This paper will analyse the Suraisia government Ministry of Internal Affairs attempt to introduce an innovative culture to the Ministry of internal affairs HQ (MIQ) through the creation of "SSS" and "3i" initiatives. This analysis will take into...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Outline of change.. Drivers of change.. Nature of change.. Stakeholders involved.. Approach taken.. Consequences of change.. Theoretical analyses.. Lewin's planned approach.. Dawson's emergent approach.. Dunphy & Stace's changing...»

Patagonia company

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   17 pages
Document abstract : «Nowadays, people increasingly realize that the earth is in danger and that if we keep on damaging it the future generation will face significant problems such as lack of water, of natural resources and global warming. That's why many actions are...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Market analysis.. The outdoor clothing market.. Consumer trends.. The competitors.. The company.. History of the company.. Analysis of the company.. Patagonia as a business model.. Environmentally-based marketing program.. The role of...»

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...»

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...»

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.....»

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...»

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...»

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...»

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...»

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...»

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.....»

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...»

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 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...»

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,...»

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.....»

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...»

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.....»

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