Shrek

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Shrek the ugly, antisocial Ogre is happy living by himself in his swamp, frightening away any visitors, until he rescues a non-stop talking donkey and then gets invaded by a host of displaced fairy tale characters, evicted by the evil Lord Farquaad...»

Synopsis abstract : «Summary.. Movie information.. The cast of the dubbing.. Characters.. Activities.. The characters: Presentation and in what way they differ from Disney's cartoons.. Anachronisms listed in the sequences presented.. Conclusion.....»

The suburbs in France: Drugs, violence & riots

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : «This paper gives the reader an introduction to a real French suburb. Recently, the suburbs of France are quite in the picture of the world's media, because of the several riots in November 2005 and even now at this moment. On October the 27th it...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Characteristics of a suburb.. Origins and geographical location.. Housing.. Kind of population.. Living conditions.. Violent riots.. Drugs in the suburb.. The distribution of drugs.. Cannabis among youth.. The relationship between...»

Global environmental politics: A study of the world heritage convention (1972)

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The UNESCO World Heritage Convention has been established in 1972. It recognizes the way in which people interact with nature, and the fundamental need to preserve the balance between the two. Thus, that convention concerns both the cultural and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The reasons to set up the World Heritage Convention.. The WHC: Current situation and capacity of adaptability.. The background of WHC: Two trends put together.. Universality: The feature of a unique concept of natural sites...»

Biometrics

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .pdf   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «Increasing international communications in volume and diversity (physical or virtual) as well as increasing threats (terrorism, piracy) appeal for a need to identify individuals. Indeed, important issues raise the numbers of terrorists,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Context.. What are biometrics?. How biometrics work.. Adoption of biometrics.. Applications.. Advantages.. Disadvantages.. Concerns regarding new technology.. Bioinfoethics.. References.....»

Operating methods in global business

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : «When companies decide to enter foreign markets and start doing international business, there are different kinds of entry models they can use. In our report we give an overview of some of the entry modes, including benefits/motivations, risks and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Export.. Exporting services.. Why export?. Risks of exporting.. Export requirements.. Import.. Why import?. Risks of importing.. Importing requirements.. Licensing.. Why license?. Principal issues in negotiating licensing...»

Discuss several aspects of the socio-economic cleavage in Israel

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «On July 5th, 1950, the Knesset unanimously passed the Law of Return which gives the Israeli citizenship to every Jews who want to immigrate to Israel. The Law of Return, criticized by some Human Right Organizations , symbolizes the legislative...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Alyot are at the origin of the main socio-economic cleavages.. The challenge of the Law of Return.. An active public policy in order to reduce the cleavages tied to the immigration.. The Alyot as the scapegoat for all the...»

Flexicurity: the Danish Model

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The word "flexicurity" is used to describe a social system combining an easy possibility for the employers of hiring and firing - flexibility - to important social benefits for unemployed people - security. This model is typical for Denmark for...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Flexibility on the labour market.. Collective agreements vs passing legislation.. Active employment policy.. Social protection via the Welfare state.. Heritage of the social system making process through the 20th century.. Social...»

Ethnic cleansing

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Mass violence and extreme problems have characterised the 20th Century. The ethnic cleansing in Rwanda and in Sudan only marks the most extreme recent cases. Unlike some types of warfare, genocide is always a state-organized crime. More precisely,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Predicting escalation in such internal conflicts.. Issues in civil wars according to Roy Licklider.. The situation of imminent ethnic cleansing.. The fear of intervening when matters are changing.. Conclusion.....»

Management of international human resources: Coca Cola

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «According to Armstrong in 2006 "International human resource management is the process of employing, developing and rewarding people in global organisations". However, nowadays, one of the most complex challenges for a MNC, across the globe, is the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Managing diversity in Coca-Cola.. Actual context of diversity.. Definition of 'managing diversity'.. Theories.. The way that Coca-Cola manages diversity.. Conclusion.. Employee relations in Coca-Cola.. General statement in...»

Chinese healthcare system

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «China has recently changed its healthcare system. After the Chinese Communist Party took control of China in 1949, they created a health care system for its peasant population. For 50 years, the communist government took care of the health needs of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Successful decentralisation and privatisation of the economy.. Decentralisation of the health care system.. Implementation of a new health care system.. Disparity in the users of this healthcare system.. The outcomes of the Chinese...»

King Lear, by William Shakespeare: My experience of reading Shakespeare

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Reading in Original version a Shakespeare play was in my mind a kind of challenge. I read quite a few of Shakespeare's plays in the past, but they were translated in French. I had heard so much about Shakespeare's wonderful style, the beautiful...»

Synopsis abstract : «Why I chose to read King Lear?. A difficult challenge.. A real pleasure.. King Lear, a kind of magic, a legend, a genius and a controversy.. The story of the Human tragedy.. Human characters and philosophical themes.. Conclusion...»

Learning and innovation: What is a learning organization?

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In this report I will try to explain what I know and understand about this topic: learning organization. After research about this subject, I am going to show you my personal idea with some examples from my work experience. I planned to start this...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Definition.. Presentation of Peter Senge.. Explanation of the five disciplines.. Why use this concept?. References.....»

"Dancing with Dogma. Britain under Thatcherism" by Ian Gilmour

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The document under study here is extracted from Dancing with Dogma. Britain under Thatcherism, a book by Ian Gilmour, a Scottish leading figure on the liberal, or "wet", left-wing of the Conservative party, essentially under the governments of Heath...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. English to the core and Unionist through and through.. The right-wing Conservatives arguments against devolution.. The West Lothian question.. The second argument raised by the 'hard' faction of the party against...»

What is the role of Human Resources Management (HRM) in the implementation of a Sustainable Development Program?

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Nowadays, Sustainable Development is a movement that is increasing in our society. Companies are progressively realizing the stakes of such policies, and are willing to have a try at it. However, it is important to guide them through this process,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A social environment calling for human resources efficiency.. The stakeholders theory.. Major social issues human resources management has to deal with nowadays.. How can a company use human resources management in the implementation...»

The rise of the Ku Klux Klan in North Carolina

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The original idea of the Ku Klux Klan was born in the late 1865, in the minds of six young men -John Lester, James Crowe, John Kennedy, Richard Reed, Frank Mc Cord and Calvin Jones- in the quiet town of Pulaski, Tennessee. They were Confederate...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Background in which the Ku Klux Klan emerged and the reasons of this birth.. The question of its identity.. The way in which it acted and the response.. Conclusion.. Notes.. Bibliography.....»

The Australian Strine

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   17 pages
Document abstract : «Having spent my eight-month-stay between Sydney and Brisbane, respectively State capitals of New South Wales and Queensland, sharing Australians' life, and having also travelled a bit to other cities and States of the East Coast, I feel I must share...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Different influences.. Historical ties to the British Isles.. Aborigines.. Foreigners.. The world influence.. Linguistic determinism.. Casual occupations.. The language of deception.. Psychology of an Aussie.. Interacting and...»

Supermarkets face out food discounters: from buying to shopping

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   24 pages
Document abstract : «The following report encompasses four main parts, i.e. a literature review developing theories on the selected topic, a research methodology helping in the selection of the most accurate research method, findings following from the primary research...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Similarities and differences between supermarkets and food discount stores.. Some definitions.. Differences: 4 P's.. How food stores influence and affect the making decision process of consumers?. Low price strategies.. A...»

Business plan on exporting redgreen (Danish chic sportswear products) to Brazil

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Brazil has become one of the most promising emerging countries besides China and India and counts a very large population, whereby extreme poverty and extreme wealth coexist. In this context Redgreen, a Danish company specializing in high end and...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Brazilian macro-environment.. Investment climate analysis.. PESTL analysis.. The keys to success: A marketing approach.. Marketing vision.. Marketing concept.. Communication.. Product selection.. A strategic distribution choice.. Expansion...»

The relationships between masters and slave women

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «I chose to deal with the relationships between the white masters and the black slave women during the slavery era in the United States first because it interests me a lot. Talking about it in class made me eager to dig deep into it and learn more....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Punishing the slave women.. The narrative of Sojourner Truth.. Analysis of The Narrative of Harriet Jacobs.. Today's Afro-American slavery.. Conclusion.. Works cited.....»

Market study hotel industry business 2005

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «Marriott International's Q1 2005 net income was $145 million, a 27% increase compared to the same period last year. Marriott International recorded earnings per share (EPS) of $0.61 in the first quarter of 2005, up 30% from the same period in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Marriott.. Financial performance.. Stock market performance.. Mergers & acquisitions.. New properties.. Refurbishments.. Product development.. Starwood.. Finance.. Stock market performance.. Mergers & acquisitions.. New...»

Financial markets in Emerging Economies: Comparison with developed economies

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «The financial markets of emerging economies have seen a huge growth in the last few years. These markets are attracting large investments from the developed world, especially because of higher expected return. At the same time; investments in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Banking industry.. Capital market.. Commodity market.. Financial regulation.. Capital market.. Capital market.. Indian capital market.. Indian debt market.. Chinese capital market.. Problems.. Conclusion.. Banking sector.. Indian banking...»

Internship report: Hypovereinsbank

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «In the south east of Asia, Hong Kong is located on the eastern side of the Pearl River Delta. The territory was a British colony since 1842 and returned to China in 1997. Since this date, Hong Kong is called The Hong Kong Special Administrative...»

Synopsis abstract : «Company and business overview.. Introduction.. Hong Kong & China.. Buying in China.. Louxor Limited.. Mission.. Director assistant.. Quality control.. Communication.. Internship evaluation.. Skills gained.. Proposals.. SWOT...»

Why was there a counterrevolution or counterrevolutions?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «As J.C. Martin noticed, the awkward itinerary of the Comte d'Antraigues may be an outstanding example of the characteristic ambiguity of counterrevolution. After having published a scathing criticism of nobility in 1788, he turned out to be, from...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Link between revolution and counterrevolution.. To what extent did the Revolution breed its own enemies?. Intellectual support.. The work of the National Constituent Assembly.. Disenchantment of French citizens.. Repressive action...»

A critical analysis of the EU legal framework dealing with illegal immigration

Political science   |   European union   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Arousing the passions and the divisions, the migration is apprehended by some Europeans as a danger for the national identity and is approved by the others as a source of cultural diversity. Many forms of illegal immigration are observed. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The different means perfected by the communities to develop its common policy in this domain.. The decisions which strictly depend on the member state.. The evolutions and the objectives of EU legal framework dealing with illegal...»

The role of NGO's during wartime: humanitarian vs pacifist ideals

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Since the beginning of modern humanitarian action during wartime (with the birth of the ICRC), the question of the NGOs' role on the battlefields has been the subject of an important controversy, opposing humanitarian to pacifist ideals. Indeed,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The original debate on the humanizing of war by humanitarian action.. Humanitarian ideals: A fight to humanize war.. Criticisms from pacifists by humanizing wars.. Humanitarian action is necessary.. NGO's acceptance that action can...»

Service operations management

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The service concept which will be analysed throughout this report concerns the after-sales service of the branch Alcatel's Enterprise Solution Division. This branch of the French company Alcatel provides worldwide companies with solutions of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Description of the service operation and its service concept.. Methodology.. Critical evaluation relating to the capacity management of the operation.. An apparent efficient capacity management.. Chasing the out-of-stock.. Ishikawa diagram: Cause...»

Analysis of advertisements techniques

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Advertisers use every possible means and techniques to sell all kinds of products, from the cheapest to the most expensive ones, from the most to the least useful. When making an advertisement they make sure that their product will be attractive,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The logic behind aligning the use value with the exchange value.. Commodity fetishism.. Glamour: Preferred tools to attract consumers.. The notion of glamour.. Conclusion.. References.....»

Abortion linked to international trade law

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «There are different kinds and different methods of abortion nowadays. The spontaneous abortion, caused by natural causes, the elective abortion, the therapeutic abortion, which deals with the safety of the physical or mental health of women and the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. National law in France and Germany.. National French law.. German national legislation.. Criminal code.. 218a impunity of abortion.. European Union as a business law maker.. Ethical issues.. Abortion and Christian religion .. Bad...»

Investigating the role of a gene suspected to be part of the hedgehog signaling pathway in Drosophila

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .pdf   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Though Hedgehog (hh) has many homologues in vertebrates that signal through the same pathway, involving homologue proteins involved in Drosophila, leading to different effects on the organism (though all imply the morphogen feature of hedgehog), we...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The hedgehog signalling pathway.. An active signalling protein.. Signals through a currently obscure scheme to a microtubule bound complex.. The target genes.. The possibility of a physical interaction between Smo and Ptc leading to a...»

The emotional and psychological reader's response in "The Yellow Wallpaper" and "The Blue Hotel"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «"The Yellow Wall-paper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman and "The Blue Hotel" by Stephen Crane are two short stories which, beyond the colour references in the title, try to develop certain psychological responses within the reader. I will attempt to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Readers responses to a text: Influenced by the narration. . Changing moods of the protagonists. . The theme of madness. . The descent into madness of the two protagonists.. Conclusion.. Works cited.....»

The experience of the Indian and Pakistani immigrant communities in Great Britain from 1948 to 1971

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   42 pages
Document abstract : «The history of Indian and Pakistani presence in Britain is long as it dates back to the seventeenth century. Yet the influence of the South Asian community was almost insignificant at that time, for its size remained very small. Only after the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Employment.. Introduction.. Labour recruitment: A working immigrant population.. The occupational distribution of Indians and Pakistanis in Great Britain.. The 1962 Commonwealth Immigrants Act and its effect on labour immigration from...»

Comparing the Jewish experience in Western Europe and the United States in the modern era

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The United-States is a country built by immigrants, especially Jewish European immigrants. Immigrants actively participate in the elaboration of American culture. This country particularly respects ethnic and religious particularism and promotes...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The American and French Jewish communities.. The reconstitution and the affirmation of the Jewish community in public space.. The need for community organizations in order to structure the community and defend its...»

The impact of the French Revolution (1789-1815) on life in France during the nineteenth century

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The whole nineteenth century can be seen as a century of experiment of political systems and institutions, a span of time where the French population looked for a political identity according to its specific heritage by trying a lot of regimes...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. In 1815, France seeks a stable regime, but the First Empire obviously can't provide it. . The country knew with a demographic growth the beginning of the industrial revolution was around.. The recollection of history brought a...»

Corporate finance: Financial analysis of Ford and BMW

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «This report will deal with the financial analisys of two main competitors of car market. Effectively, Ford and BMW (Bayerish Motoren Werke AG) are two important car manufacturers in the world. Even if they are competing on the same market, we can't...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Ford's financial analysis.. The liquidity ratios.. Current ratio.. Net working capital.. Net working capital to total assets ratio.. The profitability ratios.. BMW financial analysis.. The liquidity ratios.. The efficiency...»

Cadbury Schweppes

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : «Cadbury Schweppes is one of the world's largest beverage and confectionery company, with over 50 different brands, manufacturing plants in 25 countries, sales in a further 165 and a market extension that covers countries all over the world, such as...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Historical background: The Impact of values, management strategies and governmental regulations on business success.. The values: The past and today.. From 'Scientific Management' to 'Management for Values'.. The role of national and...»

Fear of being black. The situation of black Haitian people in the Dominican Republic

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «I don't have personal fears but like many of you I'm deeply afraid of extreme human behaviours. I was in Haiti and several times I heard people talk about their neighbour state, the Dominican Republic. Haiti and the Dominican Republic share the same...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The history of racial questions in the Hispaniola Island.. The contemporary situation of black Haitian people in the Dominican Republic.. The problem of the definition and acceptation of coloured ski...»

Environmental justice movement

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Broadcasted in 2000, Erin Brockovich could be a great illustration of the "environmental justice movement". Indeed, while no one takes her seriously, a young woman begins to investigate a suspicious case involving the Pacific Gas & Electric Company....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Framing environmental justice: The background of an uprising movement.. Bringing into focus environmental inequalities: The concept of 'peripheralisation'.. Conclusion.....»

Implementing Monoprix in Japan

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : «This business plan is used to deal with the development plan for entering into the Japanese retail market. Based on the company's long-term need for world expansion and brand identity development, we choose Japan as the test land for Asian market...»

Synopsis abstract : «General introduction.. Executive summary.. Objective.. Company summary.. Company ownership.. Products.. Japan business environment summery.. General strategy.. Entry means: Choosing local partner.. Business scale and category.. Target...»

Thailand

History & geography   |   Geography   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Every country in the world has its own distinct culture, its own way of life, whether it's the government, the economy, the religion(s), the history, or what you have; every nation has qualities that separate it from all the others. Since there are...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. History.. The first inhabitants of Thailand.. Formation of kingdoms.. The Malay city-states.. The end of Funan kingdom.. The death of Sukhothai's first ruler.. Ties with foreign coutries by the kingdoms.. Thailand and World War...»

The Relations between the European Union and Latin America

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «Latin America is a huge geographical and cultural space that faces many serious difficulties in development because of high social inequalities, drug traffic and democracies that are often young and fragile. Because of these important issues, and as...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Latin America's fragile and unstable democracies: A role of political stabilization for the EU.. A history of political instability and a recent restoration of fragile democracies.. The involvement of the EU to support political...»

Anti-Pollution and air/water quality in Canada

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The object of this brief note is an environmental issue. It concerns the anti-pollution policy and the means to improve air and water quality in Canada. Indeed, this problem touches the entire Canadian population. Here, there is no discrimination...»

Synopsis abstract : «Issue and present policy.. Background.. Stakeholders.. Options.. Recommendation.. Implementation issues.. Key messages.. Bibliography.....»

Action is character, FS Fitzgerald

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In real life, what we do is supposed to reflect our personality. What we are - to the others - is first and foremost what we do and what we look like : we are judged by the others through the prism of our physical appearance and of our own behavior....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Action is definitely character.. But what is action for a character?. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

Britain is widely regarded as the 'awkward partner' in Europe: How accurate is this assessment?

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The Second World War gave impetus to the idea of European unity. A view developed that only by the creation of some form of European federation would Europe enjoys a permanent peace. After WW2, European states focussed on national reconstruction,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Non involvement 1945 to 1972.. From 1945 to 1958: GB did not share the integration project.. From 1958 to 1973: Why did Britain change its mind at this point?. Membership: Anglo Euro relations 1972 to 2000.. Half-hearted Europeans...»

The tobacco industry

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The origin of tobacco is quite old, and it became an industry when European discovered it. But the future of this particular industry is uncertain. Tobacco is not really an innocent product, since it has been proved to be addicting and to favour...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. History of tobacco industry.. Overview of the tobacco market.. Market definition.. The tobacco industry from a demand side perspective.. Study of concentration.. Global overview.. The American case.. Cost Structure of the...»

International Criminal Tribunals for the Former Yugoslavia and for Rwanda

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «After WWII, the world realized the madness of mankind: although the Jewish genocide wasn't the first one in history, it was the first one which the international community became really aware of. In order to punish the terrible war crimes, 2...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The ICTs provide justice for reconciliation.. The end of impunity: strengthening the rule of law at an international scale.. Establishing the facts: A path towards reconciliation.. The limits of the ICT's action.. The existence of...»

Solving the Iraninan nuclear crisis: Regime change versus diplomatic track

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «According to the International Atomic Energy Agency, the hidden Iranian nuclear program starts in 1987. In December 2002, the United States accuses Iran to seek to develop a Weapons of Mass Destruction program and in June 2003, the IAEA reports...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Iranian nuclear issue.. The American position.. Chronology of the Iranian nuclear crisis.. The different approaches: Behaviour change versus regime change.. The inefficiency and danger of the ambiguous regime change policy.. The unfeasibility of...»

Anti-dumping: A growing problem in international trade

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : «Since the signing of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) in 1947, free trade has been widely adopted and has enabled countries to enjoy prosperity. It was aimed to foster free trade by reducing tariffs and by settling an international...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. How does the procedure work?. The procedure.. AD legislation.. WTO AD agreement of 1994.. EU AD legislation.. Why anti-dumping is called into question.. Anti-dumping has nothing to do with dumping.. The proliferation problem calls...»

Discuss the portrayal of city life in a group of works

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In this essay, we will look at how artists portray city life, how they make the most common things in our lives becoming special and how they transform reality into art. Indeed, everyday, ordinary life often becomes special under their brushes. Some...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Landscapes and countryside paintings before 1850.. Portrayal of streets showing the modernization of cities.. Parties scenes as very common topic.. the topic of art and its omnipresence.. The places and the activities...»

The balance of power

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «It was not until the beginning of the 17th century, when the science of international law took shape at the hands of Grotius and his successors, that the theory of the balance of power was formulated as a fundamental principle of diplomacy in the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Existence of balance of power.. The balance of power theory.. Meaning of balance of power theory.. Claude's and Gentz's view.. The loopholes in theories of balance of power.. The balance of power and war.. ...»

Try and identify Jonathan Swift's political stands

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «To put it simply, party politics in England during the 18th century were practiced in two different camps - Tory and Whig. Globally, the differences of opinion between the two were based on three key topics - (1) the origin of government, (2) the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. His desire for advancement in the Church.. J. Swift: A political, religious and literary turncoat.. Was he a Tory supporter? . Gulliver and his progressive isolation from society.. Difficulty in judging what exactly Swift was in...»

Antony and Cleopatra: Shakespeare's criticism of the XVIIth century's anti-feminism

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «like in his other Roman plays like Julius Caesar, Shakespeare used in Antony and Cleopatra the description of the Roman society to describe his own society. But in this play the main point of analysis was not politics but the place of women in the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Cleopatra: The puritan stereotype of femininity as subversion.. The puritan anti-theatrical and antifeminist critics.. The patriarchal gender distinction.. Cleopatra as a subversive woman.. An unstable and lying woman.. Shakespeare's...»

Marie louise von franz : Jung collaborator and contribution to the Jungian worldview

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Marie Louise Von Franz (1915-1998) was a classical (or purist) Jungian. She was Carl Jung's main collaborator. She first met Jung at age 18. As Thomas Kirsch writes "When she was eighteen (1933) and was on a lass trip from school, she met Jung. She...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Part 1.. The death of Carl Jung's wife Emma Jung.. His request that Von Franz take up work on number archetypes.. Von Franz desire to set up a Jungian institute.. Taking up Jung's work with Wolfgang Pauli.. Part 2.. Von Franz's...»

British Imperialism

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The American War of Independence (1775-1783) is referred to as the end of the first British Empire and as an evolution of the management of the colonies. Britain realized that trade might continue to bring prosperity even in the absence of colonial...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. India and despotism.. From company to crown.. Oriental despotism.. The 19th century changes.. Protectionism.. Colony and Industrialization.. The debate over empire.. New imperialism.. The Suez...»

The importance of consumer behaviour through the example of Dim's marketing: A successful French tights company

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «"Consumer behaviour has been described as the dynamic interaction of affect and cognition, behaviour, and environmental events by which human beings conduct the exchange aspects of their lives" (Blythe, J. The essence of consumer behaviour, p.2). In...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The first phase of Dim's positioning: The tights market.. The process of purchase.. Understanding the unconscious wants of its target.. The reinforcement process.. Conclusion.....»

How did the first world war affect the status of women?

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «The First World War is one of the first conflicts, which called for the participation, and mobilization of all people, fighters as much as non-fighters. So, at the announcement of the war, men and women are going to answer present. The society and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The begining of the war.. All men left for the front.. The image of the 'peasant woman'.. The course of year 1914.. Adjustment in the respective role of men and women.. The working conditions in factories.. Women in the medical...»

Orientalism

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In the 19th century, a fad for the Orient appeared. The artists were inspired by its luxury, its mystery and of course, the supernatural that surrounded this part of the world. Orientalism is the study of near and Far-Eastern societies and cultures...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. History of Orientalism.. Definition of the term 'Orientalism'.. Who were the first 'Orientalists'?. Negative image of the oriental people.. Orientalism in art.. Imitations of oriental styles.. Depictions of the Orient in...»

To what extent has the N.H.S. fulfilled its commitment to equal health care for all?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Health affects every aspect of life, and it not surprising that health care is a major focus for social concern. Governments have been aware of the importance of the population's access to health care for a very long time and began to intervene in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Explaining what the equality of care principle consists of. . The public expenditure on Health Care by socio-economic groups.. The principle of equality of care, in central commitment of the N.H.S.. The governments attempt to improve...»

Drug related offences

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : «In modern societies it is easy to recognise that consuming drugs is an every day reality; not only taking heroin or marijuana, but also smoking, taking painkillers, having a coffee, a tea or abusing of alcohol for Saturday as a required "Saturday...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The addiction and the drug related offences.. The use of many types of drugs.. The term dependence.. Psychological dependence.. Debates about the drugs/crime relationship.. Drug related offences : A worldwide plague.. The state of the...»

Supply chain security in the United States

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «A global supply chain links the United States and the rest of the world. Across the time, the focus has been put on reducing the costs of transport, and therefore resulted in a decrease of the ship crew, customs duty and requirements. However, Sept...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary.. Pain points in global supply chains.. The organization of a global supply chain.. The security risks in a global supply chain.. US government initiatives.. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism - CT-PAT.. Operation Safe...»

Cause of the great famine and its place in the demographic and migration history

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In the 1800s, Ireland was essentially a rural country. Its economy depended only on agriculture, and its industrial system was very weak. Therefore, Ireland was very poor compared with its neighbour, England. It is considered most of all as an...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Great famine of 1845.. Phytophthora infestans as the first cause of famine.. The situation of Ireland.. Ireland being dependant on potato.. The other factors leading to the disaster.. Vulnerability of the Irish economy.. The...»

Motivation in work management

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In 1966, Leavitt said: "Motivation is so much in the spotlight these days that some of us have come to believe motivation is management." This quotation proves that motivation has been a very important notion and has been taken into account by firms...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The importance of motivation and work.. Determining motivation.. Valence (what's important to you).. Expectancy (am I able to do it?).. Instrumentality.. Motivation and self-actualization.. Sievers and hypocrisy in the so called...»

Moral and Overman - Study based on: Twilight of the Idols, or How to Philosophize with a Hammer By Friedrich Nietzsche

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «"There are more idols than realities in the world. [] This time it is not contemporary idols but eternal idols that are being touched here with the hammer as if with a turning fork". This "revaluation of all values", an expression that Nietzsche...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Use of the term overman.. Reference to democracy as the incarnation of the Christian virtues.. Nietzsche's criticism of Christian morals and all morals that tend to enslave man.. What Nietzsche values so much.. Constraining people to...»

Has the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 gone far enough in reforming the English law of privacy?

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Under the doctrine of privacy, which became entrenched in English law in the latter half of the 19th century , contractual rights and liabilities are limited to the parties to the contract. The mounting criticisms and arguments for reform have led...»

Synopsis abstract : «The 1999 Act: The creation of a wide-ranging exception to the doctrine of privacy.. The doctrine of privacy: Rationale and arguments for reform.. The scope of the 1999 Act: Under what conditions can third parties obtain a right to enforce...»

Is there a meaningful way in which we can talk about global citizenship in the contemporary context?

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «In his famous address at the Sorbonne in Paris, Albert Einstein laid ironically the stress on the very limits of the concept of "global citizenship". Indeed, even though the process of globalisation of trade, science or more generally speaking...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The actual and cumulative process of globalisation.. The context of globalisation and a new sphere for political theory.. The very meaning of 'global citizenship'.. A real philosophical and political concept?. Plato and Aristotle's...»

The third way

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «In 1999, British Prime Minister Tony Blair and German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder issued a joint statement entitled The Third Way, Die neue Mitte. The statement committed itself to a "newly defined role for the active state" and stated that "the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The third way.. Controversy among students of social-democracy.. The field of welfare.. New Labour: Its incorporation of values more associated with neo-liberalism than with social-democracy.. New Labour.. Blair and the Labour...»

Strategic management: Mercator Dolenjska

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «In this case study for strategic management, we will analyse the company Mercator Dolenjska. The reason we do that is to look how the future of the company could look like, taking into account its advantages and disadvantages. For that we made an...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. An ambitious project.. The motivations and objectives of the Lisbon strategy.. A changing economic context.. A half-hearted assessment.. Progress have been accomplished.. Deficit of implementation.. Perspectives.. The mid-term review:...»

Green marketing and sustainable development in France: What are their impacts on companies' strategies?

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : «The environment and its protection occupy an increasingly significant part of our quotidian. The safety actions of our environment are growing, thus we can see the development of the selective sorting, green transport (bus functioning with gas for...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Environment and responsible consumption.. Responsible consumption presentation.. Responsible consumption's background.. The context.. The green consumer.. All the parties involved in sustainable development.. Consumers' analyze.. The...»

Is the Lisbon strategy an unattainable project?

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «In March 2000, the European Union Heads of States and Governments met at the European council of Lisbon. This statement was the basis to what is called the "Lisbon strategy" or "Lisbon process/agenda", a politic but mostly economic development plan...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. An ambitious project.. The motivations and objectives of the Lisbon strategy.. A changing economic context.. A half-hearted assessment.. Progress have been accomplished.. Deficit of implementation.. Perspectives.. The mid-term review:...»

Is there a French Affirmative Action Policy?

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Affirmative action was born in the United States. It was originally designed to favour Black people, whose ancestors where slaves. Then, such programs extended to other underprivileged categories of the population: the disabled, the women, the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. French policies aimed at affirmative action.. The idea of bringing in affirmative action into French integration policies.. The topic 'is there a French affirmative action policy?'. Territorial discrimination for education.. Easing...»

Should Kashmir be unified under or as a single state?

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Since the departure of the British from the region in 1947, the Kashmiri population never stopped suffering form the struggle and wars between Pakistan and India. In this conflict, everybody had first their own reason to struggle for Kashmir but the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Historic background.. Kashmir history of independence.. Problem of the Maharaja.. International law defines Kashmir as a State.. Kashmir is a State and a Nation.. Article 370 on autonomy of Kashmir.. The Right to...»

The European Union and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Political science   |   European union   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «With the recent election of Mahmud Abbas as chairman of the Palestinian Authority and Ariel Sharon's plan to withdraw Israeli troops and settlers from the Gaza strip, the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians appears to be at a crossroads,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The European Union's support of Mahmud Abbas' candidacy.. The EU and the peace process during the CFSP years.. The European Union.. Commitment to a two-state solution.. The second pillar of the EU commitment.. The use of financial...»

Contraception as a development tool in Latin America

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «Family planning is "a program to regulate the number and spacing of children in a family through the practice of contraception or other methods of birth control." This paper looks at the relationship between the three components of the Human...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Education.. Education through awareness and information.. The cycle of education and contraception.. Catholicism.. Health.. Contraceptive prevalence rate and health.. Health as an HDI component.. Public expenditure, contraception and...»

International human rights law

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Today, various international instruments allow for the protection and respect of human rights. Thus, the International Bill of Rights is the basis composed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 and the two subsequent International...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. States' obligations.. The article 26 explanation.. The Preamble of the Covenant.. The purpose of obligation.. The importance of monitoring.. The Economic and Social Council.. Articles 16 and 17 of the Covenant.. Strengthening the...»

What are the advantages and disadvantages of obtaining political information from TV and newspapers?

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «If the Media industry is often seen as information and entertainment generators, it is especially the basis of our Western democracies. Indeed, the Media industry is certainly the most efficient and at least the most use mean to inform the people...»

Synopsis abstract : «Outline.. Introduction.. Media as a guarantee of Democracy: Check on government and shape of the public agenda.. Credibility.. The 5 stage policy cycle analysis.. The issue attention cycle.. The 'Watchdog' of the democratic process.. The Conflicts...»

Are forgiveness and a search for the truth a better solution to heal the minds and bodies of the victims of wars than externally imposed tribunals?

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Even after a settlement is reached and a peace agreement is signed, this is by no means the end of the conflict. For a conflict to really end, healing the minds and the bodies of the victims of wars are necessary. Indeed it is the necessary first...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The most commonly used words used in conjunction with the process of reconciliation.. Externally imposed tribunal.. The example of Northern Ireland.. Healing the minds and bodies of the victims of wars and for...»

Was the assassination of Luis Carrero Blanco relevant?

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Luis Carrero Blanco has been Franco's shadow and his life is one of the most mysterious in the Spanish history of the twentieth century. He always seemed to be a minor figure. He was from the middle-class, had little ambition but had an important...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The relevance of his assassination for democratic purposes.. Considering Teresa Vilaros's analyse of Carrero Blanco's death.. Going further than the simple claim for local legitimation and nationalist revendication.. A paradox: A...»

The Chinese century, the rising economy and its impact on the global economy, the balance of power, and your job, Oded SHENKAR, 2005

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «China is at the heart of the present-day economic debate. China is indisputably booming economically. Its enormous growth rate attests of this evolution; all economists agree on this assertion. What seems more debatable at the moment is the impact...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. What are the factors which could have led O Shenkar to the conclusion?. Two categories of assets tend to underscore the high economic potential of China. . The way he approaches the question.. Considering the high probability that...»

Project initiation document: The map shop

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   20 pages
Document abstract : «The project initiation document is prepared as a response to an appeal from Geoffrey Smith, Map Shops, on the issues concerning the Map Shops proposed by Geoffrey and the issues identified by the consultant team, through the examination of the Map...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Identification and analysis.. Introduction.. Identification of stakeholders.. Stakeholder relations.. Identification of issues regarding succession and modernisation.. Solutions and feasibility.. Introduction.. IS...»

What is the role of the Mission in strategic management?

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In the business world, one that is becoming evermore difficult to be competitive, organisations strive to find other ways of gaining a competitive advantage over one another. Organisations need to think about processes that allow them to find back a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Reasons why the mission is put first.. Involvement of decisions.. The basic strategic planning model.. The approach of John Argenti.. Argenti's view.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

How culture affects the style of management in Mexico?

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «How to deal with our new intercultural world? Is it possible to act in the same way with everybody? Should we try to adapt to each country to be successful? What would it involve for companies if it's not done? All these questions are current issues...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Economy.. Key figures.. Immigration.. Emigration.. International trade.. Free trade agreements.. Culture.. Language.. Time.. Behavior.. Lunch customs.. Fashion.. How culture affects work in Mexico?. Cultural patterns.. Work...»

The clout of the British aristocracy

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «The British aristocracy is known worldwide, not only because of its prestigious past, but also for all its special ways of life. Many stereotypes can briefly define them: they have a great economic power, they are important actors in the British...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. How the Aristocracy managed to maintain its privileges.. A leading class in the economic development of Britain.. An active political body.. A remaining social class thanks to cultural specificities.. How the aristocrats see...»

Discuss PPP, its theoretical perspectives and empirical evidence

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In an international and globalize environment such as the national economies are growing in, it is hard to measure and evaluate the performances of each one in comparison with the others. Indeed, currencies are different all around the world and to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. What is the PPP? . The empirical limits of purchasing power parity methods.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

The completion of the WTO free trade agenda will produce both winners and losers in the EU - To what extend do you agree?

Political science   |   European union   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an international body, the purpose of which is to promote free trade by persuading countries to abolish import tariffs and other barriers. It has little by little become closely associated with globalisation....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction to the WTO and its free trade agenda.. The European textile sector.. The consequences of the free trade agenda on the European textile sector.. The positive aspects for the EU.. The negative aspects for the...»

How Air France could be differentiated from low-cost carriers?

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The objective of this investigation project is to show, analyse and discuss about the way that Air France would fight against low-cost carriers in the same market. In our contemporary world, the airline industry is one of the most important tools in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Review of airline business.. Types of airlines.. Understanding the business.. The core and the secondary expectations.. Different ways of development.. Conclusion.. References.....»

(Re)Constructing Afghanistan: After the Bonn agreement

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   17 pages
Document abstract : «The 5th of December 2001, the Bonn agreement was the first text attempting to build a basis for a new start of the Afghan nation after the American invasion. It was set by international actors as different as the UN, who supervised the conference,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The first fundamental problem: Security in Afghanistan.. The underestimation of needs and the dubious security strategies.. The warlords: A major threat for security.. Regionalism and ethnic conflicts.. The difficulties to build a...»

Website evaluation : Audi

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «Audi is a German car manufacturer and a part of the group Volkswagen AG. The official name of the company is Audi AG, and its registered office is located at Ingolstadt in Bavaria. The name Audi is the acronym of Auto Union Deutsche Industrie. This...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Presentation of the company.. Summary of Audi history.. www.audi.com : An extension of Audi's philosophy.. Audi and its customers: A real passion.. Analysis of the Audi website in a technical point of view.. Design and...»

Pernod-Ricard "Local Roots, Global Reach"

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «The word "alcohol" derives from Arabic al-kuhul and is applied to the many members of the family of alcohols. Beverage alcohol has a well-established place in the global economy. The industry is usually defined in terms of a value chain centered on...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Spain strategic implementation.. PESTEL analysis.. 2 main P's relative to the Spanish market.. U.S strategic implementation.. PESTEL analysis.. 2 main P's relative to the U.S market.. China strategic implementation.. PESTEL...»

Essay on restitution obligations throughout Europe

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : «Restitutionary obligation is the response to unjust enrichment. Unjust Enrichment at the expense of another must be restituted in order to secure a corrective justice. On this very basis restitutionary, as opposed to compensation, aims to deprive...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A general remedy for unjust enrichment.. The developments of two main French writers Aubry and Rau.. The law of restitution: Recognised in common law and in civil law alike.. General considerations on the differences between common...»

Reward strategy in a HRM context: Its role in motivating and retaining staff

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «"Human Resource Management (HRM) is both an academic theory and a business practice that addresses the theoretical and practical techniques of managing a workforce." (Cameron & Quinn, 1999). HRM is part of an organization which recruits and trains...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Motivation.. Definition.. Theories of motivation.. Maslow's hierarchy of needs.. Alderfer's ERG theory.. McGregor's Theory X, Theory Y.. McCelland's Acquired Needs theory.. Herzberg's dual-factors theory.. Vroom's Expectancy...»

McDonald's Corporation

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «McDonald's is the leader throughout the world in the fast-food market. Set up on the 15th of May 1940 , the symbol of America, fast-food and globalisation is present throughout 121 countries, in strategic places in cities. McDonald's is part of our...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Speed of service by McDonalds.. Example of McDonalds service.. Scope for improvement in service.. The price factor.. Attractive prices of McDonalds.. Operation objectives.. The two main objectives of McDonalds.. The conflicts between the...»

Church and State in Franco's Spain

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «"In the last sixty years the mutation of the Spanish Catholic Church has been extraordinary. It is as though we had been watching a play of several act, complete with changes of scenery, of the plot and of the personality of the characters and even...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Franco's crusade: The building of a Catholic-nationalist State thanks to the Vatican.. Franco, the man of the center in a disparate nationalist clan.. Why Church supported Francoism.. The Catholic Church's privileges.. How did the...»

Emotional intelligence and leadership

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «For a very long time, in common sense, the only intelligence was measured by the intelligence quotient. Indeed, in each company, intellectual intelligence took precedence over the other kinds of intelligence. People who showed their emotions were...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Emotional intelligence and leadership importance in the workplace.. Emotional intelligence and leadership effectiveness.. Emotional intelligence training.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

Cross-cultural management

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «In times of Globalization the role of foreign countries is more and more increasing. To be more competitive in the global market it is necessary to research international markets i.e. in order to increase growth opportunities, to reduce costs for...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Fensterbau Becker AG.. Introduction of Brazil.. Application of Hofstede's five dimensions.. Managerial implications.. Hierarchies and structure.. Decision making.. Rules and regulations.. Communication.. Motivating...»

Spa business plan

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .pdf   |   14 pages
Document abstract : «Mia Day Spa is a new type of Day spa in Toulouse and even in France, offering complete day services for women who gave birth recently. We offer a 5 ultra-chic, ultra-comfortable treatment rooms with the finest spa linens and equipment. We will use...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary.. Presentation of our offer.. Objectives.. Keys to success.. Management.. Company ownership and team.. Start-up summary.. Products and benefits.. Market analysis summary.. Market analysis summary.. Target market.. Competition and...»

Multi - National enterprises

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «A uni national company is an enterprise or a business, a venture which target is to have some customers in order to make some profits. But, it is represented in only one country. They can be smalls or big like the railway company in France SNCF for...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Development.. Superior in terms of employment.. Quantitative and qualitative aspects.. Employee remunerations.. Working conditions and employee recruitment.. Gender issues.. Superior in terms of industrial relations.. Trade Unions and...»

Bass model

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «Most Companies recognise that a continuing stream of new product developments is essential to ensure long term organisational health, but they also recognise that innovation is accompanied by high cost and risks. These risks can be controlled...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Model development.. Assumptions Of the bass.. Model collaboration.. Application & analysis.. Output.. Conclusion.. References.....»

International crime: Evolutions in wildlife trafficking

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Environmental crimes are by their very nature a transnational issue. The threat of species extinction for instance is not confined to a single country. However, the protection of the environment often comes against the global development process or...»

Synopsis abstract : «ISS 814 International Crime.. Evolutions in wildlife trafficking.. Characteristics of the trade.. Scope of the wildlife traffic and response to market evolutions.. Influence of organized crime in wildlife trafficking and degree of...»

Difficulties of application of international law - Example of the Cambodia genocide

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «This paper will show to the reader the difficulties which can appear in practice concerning the international criminal law. Indeed, several problems can occur. First of all, one has to know what the aim of the international criminal law is and we...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Historical context and birth of the Khmer Rouges.. Birth of the movement.. Ideology.. Seizure of power.. The Khmer Rouges regime.. The end of the Khmer Rouges.. Requirements for the crimes considered by the international criminal...»

What are the reasons of Zara's success?

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : «In 1973 Amancio Ortega Gaona, Inditex Group president and main shareholder, created a textile company, which specialised in producing dressing gowns and underwear. Two years later he opened the first Zara store in La Coruña. Nowadays, the Inditex...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Inditex group.. Localisation all around the world.. Global strategy.. A particular case: Zara.. Zara's success story.. Zara's strategy.. Zara's competitors.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

Co-economic climate in Japan

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «For this economic coursework we have chosen to speak about Japan. We think that Japan is a really interesting country to speak about because of its economy which is one of the greatest in the world nowadays. The economy experienced a major slowdown...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Identity card.. Analysis of five macroeconomic indicators.. GDP.. The balance of payment.. The unemployment rate.. The exchange rate.. Inflation.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

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