Evaluation of the security transaction, the consistency of the portfolio construction and management with client's profile

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Term papers   |   05/13/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «This year, Pro Fund is very proud to have a new client, Mr Lucent who is 47 years old. He sold his firm during the summer and received 1,000,000€ for it. He doesn't really need this money but he wanted to have a new challenge in another...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Portfolio's return and variability in value. Portfolio returns. Comparison with its benchmark. Details of the security transaction. Which security do we get rid off? . Which security do we choose to improve the diversification of our...»

Europeenne food analysis

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   05/13/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «The EF operation started mid-80 in Paris , with a first entity, Guignard which specialized in the supply of goods for impulsive purchases. EF has since then developed its operations towards new businesses (wholesalers and automats) and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Global organization of the company . Inventory follow-up . EF business strategy. Management of the workforce . Clients ...»

The "Bel" group

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   05/13/2009   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : «The Bel group is a French familial company created by Léon and Jules Bel in 1865. These days the Bel group is the leading producer of cheese products worldwide and is the leading maker of processed cheese in Europe. Present in 125 countries, the...»

Synopsis abstract : «General presentation: Presentation of the firm Bel. The environment. The macro-environment: The pestel analysis. Industry: The five forces framework. Competitors and the market - Strategic groups and identifying strategic clients. External analysis:...»

Business plan: Dream trotter bar

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   05/13/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «We wish to create a bar with subject, opened from 7 am till 1 am everyday. Situated in the center of Lille, for easy access to this place. The ambition of this project is to allow the customers a cultural exchange, create a relaxed environment...»

Synopsis abstract : «Project presentation. Global concept . Objectives. Study of the environment. Macro environment. Location. Competition. Our advantages. Mix marketing . Product. Price. Distribution. Communication. Business plan....»

Promoting a new form of selling books for the EFE Company

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «According to analysis experts, EFE is not only selling a product on internet, it is also selling a new concept: using e-books rather than printed books. The distinction may not have been understood. That is why we decided to have three different...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary. Summary of prime objectives. Major findings. Conclusions and recommendations . Problem definition. Description of the company. Background to the problem. Statement of the marketing problem. Approach to the problem and research...»

Implementation of an IT system: Knowledge management perspectives

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Managing information and knowledge have become the core activity for a number of companies. As Florida (2002) describes in books, the rise of the creative class, companies are now learning organization that need to innovate and create knowledge. Due...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The role of the IT system. Gathering and transforming data. Shared knowledge. A look into what kind of knowledge IT is. . Explicit knowledge. Tacit knowledge . Managerial consequences. A new deal for processes and power. Knowledge...»

Cause marketing: Trend or basic notion of marketing?

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Term papers   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «"1 liter bought, 10 liters extracted in Niger with UNICEF"; for four months we could see this inscription on the Volvic water bottles (to February 15th until June 15th 2007). Since few years we can see this type of shares progressively growing. In...»

Synopsis abstract : «Summary. Definition and history . Definition . History . Conditions and criteria . Cause marketing: A branch of traditionnal marketing . Cause marketing: Company's choice . Case Study: 'Save Lids to Save Lives', Yoplait and Breast Cancer...»

Is it time to move away from the UK/American pattern of ownership shares in companies?

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «United Kingdom and USA have a system where private shareholders have ownership of their companies. Lots of companies in these countries are quoted in stock market. The way they can finance their companies is by opening their capital to private...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The American/British pattern. Power of shareholders. Work for share value. Redundancy. Management under pressure. Ecological way. Advantages in development of news technology and competition. Future of pattern. Others countries:...»

Translation report: Recipe language

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «It is true that England is not reputed for its cuisine. Perhaps it is significant that there is no real equivalent for the expression bon appétit in English (waiters only say "enjoy your meal"). However, there are different specialties in England...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The syntax and vocabulary in recipes. The tense used in recipes. The common verbs used in recipes. The utensils. The measurements. Name of dishes and food. Name of the ingredients. Title of the...»

Is bureaucracy uncontrollable?

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «More and more people are complaining about bureaucracy. Indeed, if we take the example of the current French debate about the European Constitution, we can see that a lot of politicians are ascribed to Brussels bureaucrats; the difficulties people...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The reason why bureaucracy appears uncontrollable. The means to control bureaucracy. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

The role of music in commercial television advertising

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Term papers   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   17 pages
Document abstract : «This thesis is written for the Bachelor of Business Studies final. It is a fully literature- based thesis so only literature research is involved. This thesis is about the role of music in commercial television advertising. To reach a satisfying...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary. Introduction. Managerial relevance. Academic relevance. Problem statement. Structure of the thesis. Planning of the chapters. Theories of other specific atmospherics. Atmospherics of stimuli. The characteristics of...»

The Gillette marketing strategy: The key success factors

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : «Today, Gillette employs 28000 employees worldwide, has control over more than 60% of the world market and is present in 145 countries. The Gillette strategy is global and, aims to foresee the future (notably by the Committee horizon) and concerns...»

Synopsis abstract : «What are the advantages of such a global strategy?. Introduction. Market shaving system characteristics pervasive need and use. The standardization: A necessary pattern of production process for global strategy intent and a determinant of...»

Tourism in Nord-Pas-De-Calais: Evaluation and recommendations

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   18 pages
Document abstract : «The Nord-Pas-de-Calais is located in the north of France (Appendix 2) and is bound by three borders, the Sea, a border with Belgium and a border with the French area Picardy (Appendix 3). The surface of the territory is 12 414 km2 i.e. 2.3% of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Geography and demography. Destination. Attractions. Access. Amenities and ancillary services. The community. Destination competitiveness . Economic overview. The demand. The economic weight . Management in the destination. The regional...»

Stock index futures (CME S&P 500 futures)

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Term papers   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Stock index futures - The first stock index contracts were traded at the Kansas City Board of Trade on February 24, 1982. This introduction was followed (the same year in April) by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). These new contracts were...»

Synopsis abstract : «Presentation of the product. Definitions. Stock index futures. Definition of a stock index. Definition of a Future. Reasons of the successfulness of the Stock Index Futures. The flexibility. The leverage. Hedging a portfolio. Liquidity and depth of...»

The principles of direct marketing

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Term papers   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Direct marketing (D.M) is a method of marketing. Transactions are between buyer and seller. "D.M is tailor made-marketing" because the technique is to avoid a unique strategy for all the customers or all the prospective customers. It is focused on...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction . Literature review, critical analysis and commentary on academic theory. Definition of D.M. Principals of D.M. How to keep customers and have new customers. Four characteristics of D.M . Critics of D.M. Appreciating the importance of...»

Importance and limits of the influence of ethnic lobbies on US Foreign Policy: The case of the Armenian-Americans' impact on US relations with Azerbaijan

Political science   |   International relations   |   Term papers   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   16 pages
Document abstract : «The US is a nation of immigrants and the diversity of the constituencies is represented in the functioning of its political institutions. Indeed, not only is it considered legitimate for the interest groups to interfere with the decision making...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The issue: The US caught in someone else's ethnic war. The Armenian presence in the US and the sources of its power. The tragic events of 1915-1923. Conditions shared with the American Jews . The limited electoral weight . The Bush...»

Diversity of the workplace

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Research papers   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   34 pages
Document abstract : «Ways to maximize benefits of an increasingly diverse workforce and client base is a continuing concern for organizational leadership. The current processes for managing diversity continues to be necessary but is not sufficient to result in effective...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract . Introduction. An introduction to diversity . Definition of diversity throughout the times . Valuing diversity. Theories linked to diversity. Studies of diversity. Aims, objectives and methodology. Research question. Aims and objectives of...»

Dorel Juvenile Group

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Term papers   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «Dorel Juvenile Group is a part of Dorel Industries, which is a global consumer products company. Dorel Industries is divided into three independent business segments: Juvenile, Home Furnishings and Leisure. Dorel employs approximately 4,800 people...»

Synopsis abstract : «The firm's presentation and its activities. Functions in Dorel UK. Making a product interesting to customers. Starting the advertising process. Main goals in advertising. Meaningful benefits for customers. Measurable feedbacks. Some different types...»

The Australian Aboriginal culture

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The Aborigines are native Australians, the first population of the country. They have been living there for more than 40,000 years and are one of the oldest populations in the world. Several archeological studies have been carried out, but they have...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Who are the Aborigines?. The dreamtime philosophy. The Aboriginal music. The didgeridu. The Aboriginal art. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Je hasarde une explication: écrire, c'est le dernier recours quand on a trahi.' (Jean Genet - epigraph to La Place) Is this the case for Annie Ernaux's narrator?

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «In Annie Ernaux's La Place, the theme of betrayal is so prevalent that one could say it is the basis of the book. I think it would be fair to say that "écrire, c'est le dernier recours quand on a trahi" when looking at Annie Ernaux's narrator. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Using characterization. Examples of the sense of guilt and betrayal . The style in which La Place is written. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Do you agree with Mernissi that the modernizing Moroccan society she studied in the 1970s provided no norms for heterosexual interaction between the sexes? - How far is this applicable to other Moslem societies you have read about?

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Gender interactions in the Moslem world and in Western societies are often opposed in terms of the woman's place in society. The Cultural differences between the two worlds can be underlined but it is not the subject of sociology to evaluate which...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Mernissi's thesis concerning Morocco. Discussion on Mernissi's statement . Relevance of this thesis in other Moslem societies . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

A streetcar named Desire, "Repetition"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «In most of the classic plays we studied in high school, numerous events and rebounding occurred one after the other that enabled the plot to move forward. At the end of the play, the situations used to evolve and the characters' lives had often...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Analyzing the consequences of the author's strong use of repetitions . Blanche and Stanley's bad behavior. Bringing back harsh reality . The domination of reality . The omnipresence of the past . The behavior of the characters who ...»

Explain the historical specificity and contemporary relevance of culture

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Today, we can buy a book from a vending machine, like soft drinks and snacks. Germinal and an Ice-Tea have the same value. Culture, in a wider sense, has been taken over by the "spectacular-merchandizing-society", for which everything, from a book...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Definition and meaning of culture. The claim for culture . Marxist theory of alienation and commodity fetishism in the book history and class consciousness. Reification as a fake relation to the world imposed by...»

Barbara Ehrenreich's "Nickel and Dimed"

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «As a response to both Bill Clinton's introduction of the "Welfare Reform" putting an end to what he called "Welfare as we know it" and to the journalistic tendency of writing articles on the people far from the ground, Barbara Ehrenreich - of course...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Hard and painful jobs for almost nothing but survival . The toughness of the tasks. A constant pressure exercised by the management . A miserable wage for a miserable life. The principle of low wage: A negation of human nature. LWW...»

Thomas Frank's "What's the matter with Kansas?"

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction Thomas Frank has been deeply astonished and revolted with the myth of the "two-nation" America which has been cultivated by various opinion makers - especially popular journalists. This observation motivated him to look for this true...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Great Backlash: A legitimization through biased representations. The patent predominance of the cultural war in American politics. The political negligence of the economic issues and its consequences. What does Kansas look like...»

The BBC

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Everybody, even one who has never seen or listened to an Anglophone broadcast, has alteast once, heard of the British Broadcasting Corporation, the famous 'BBC', or the nicknames 'Beeb' or 'Auntie'. In fact, the BBC is the biggest broadcasting...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A brief history of the BBC and the current situation . The beginnings of telecommunications. The success of the BBC after the WW II. The difficulties of the media nowadays. Service offered by BBC. The BBC legal status . The running of...»

Dangerous liaisons: On the love-hate affair between the US and France

Political science   |   International relations   |   Term papers   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «A quick look at the sheer number of French books written on the United States, whether it is on 9/11, Iraq, the environment, George W.Bush or any other foreign policy issue, shows how important is the United States for France. The opposite may not...»

Synopsis abstract : «American tourists in Paris. France and the United States: Historical allies, historical rivals? . Iraq: A major showdown in the Franco-American relationship. Controversy on defense: NATO and the ESDP. An integrated trading relationship. The US,...»

The Geneva Convention

Political science   |   International relations   |   Term papers   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «Since the beginning of recorded history, efforts have been made to limit the behavior during war time. Moreover, there have been many attempts to codify the rules of the military conduct as well. For example: The Chinese warrior Sun Tzu in the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Presentation. 1st convention. 2nd convention. 3rd convention. 4th convention. 1st protocol. 2nd protocol. 3rd protocol . Use of emblem. Conclusion. Annexes. Bibliography....»

Alstom's TGV

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Nowadays, transport plays bigger part in our society. For the last century, the transport has not ceased.. That's why I've chosen to talk about this topic. I, particularly want to talk about a French company called Alstom. But this company is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Analysis of the current home market of the product to be marketed internationally. Description of the current home market of the product. SWOT analysis. ESLPT analysis. Choice of potential markets and justification. The...»

The German automobile industry

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Traditional economic theories say that there are a lot of factors for comparative advantage of a country such as the land, the location, the natural resources, the labor and the local population size. In the opinion of Michael E. Porter, a nation...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Part one: Description of the automobile industry in Germany. The production. The consumption. Keys of automobile industry in Europe. Analysis of sources of the German automobile industry's competitive advantage using Porter's...»

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