The foreign direct investments in Canada (2007)

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «Multinational enterprises (MNEs) interact in the global market, creating lots of jobs all around the world. Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) is the way by which they interact, investing abroad until representing the largest source of external...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Canadian's inward FDI.. Definition.. Figures.. Costs and benefits of FDI.. Assessment methods.. Results.. Policies implications.. Bibliography.....»

The services marketing management in a four star hotel: focus on Four Seasons

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «Services' marketing, or third generation marketing, is one of the most significant preoccupations in the current business world. Indeed, services are more and more important in the developed countries' economy. It represents between 70 and 80% of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Role of servicescape.. Segmentation.. Targeting.. Positioning.. Servicescape.. New segment.. Segmentation.. Targeting.. Positioning.. Conclusion.. References....»

The increase of power in China and India

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Globalization is the increased mobility of goods, services, labour, technology and capital throughout the world. This process has speeded up over the years, especially with the growth of new information and communication technologies. Through...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Country profile.. An historical overview.. Reasons of this increase of power.. China as a human power.. The trade swivel of the Asian region.. An attractive country where it is good to do business.. India as a human power.. High...»

Why did Eritrea become independent?

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   15 pages
Document abstract : «In 1993, the whole world was impressed by the state-of-the-art independence of Eritrea. Everything seemed to have been done by the rules : a declaration of independence in 1991, a notification to the UN and a referendum two years later. Being the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction: One century and one year.. Eritrea: A mosaic of cultures, a diverse society.. The formation of Eritrea as an Italian colony.. The Italian rule .. The anti unionist movement, first impetus for Eritrean nationalism.. Ethiopian...»

Mozambique: a cold war conflict?

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The colonization of Mozambique by Portugal began in the 15th century. The first settling was made in 1498, near the mouth of Zambezi River by Vasco de Gama himself. A few years later, the Portuguese founded a city in Lourenço Marques bay, nowadays...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Mozambican war: A conflict lead by the cold war.. The importance of the communist ideology in the opposition's ideal.. The efficient role of the superpowers.. The war is actually more a local war for African interests.. African...»

Organizing a global company: the Caterpillar case

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : «Within the framework of the course "Organizing a Global Company" we are invited to realize a group work composed of two parts. The objective of the first part is to try to analyze and to understand the organizational structure of an international...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Presentation of the company.. Bergerat Monnoyeur.. Overview of the company from an HR point of view.. HR problematic.. Values and beliefs.. Rites.. Myths and symbols.. Summary.. Internal communication.. Type of...»

Fair trade in Europe: overview and perspectives

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   36 pages
Document abstract : «Fair trade is a movement born after the Globalization. It's a consequence of the growth of exchanges. To develop their economy, countries have been forced to trade with their neighbors and the territories around them, etcFinally countries have...»

Synopsis abstract : «The concept Fair Trade in Europe.. Definition of the concept according its actors.. Principles and objectives of this movement.. Fair Trade organisations and related groups.. Presentation and function of the international organisations.. Overview of...»

Compare HMR models of 2 or 3 different countries or continents

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Raymond Miles introduced the term 'human resources' in 1965 after the evidence that human beings and human relations were changing in the company's environment. Human resources is considered as an 'umbrella' gathering several different approaches...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. HRM Models description.. The Chinese model.. The French model.. Mobility increase inside of the labour market.. Environment's impact on HRM.. Individualism.. Power distance.. Uncertainty avoidance.. Masculinity and...»

The Chinese Japanese relationship: Room for improvement in a troublesome relationship

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «I understand that the issue of the Chinese Japanese relationship may prove to be quite a sensitive issue in both countries, and I hope I will not offend anyone in any way, with this presentation. I tried to present the facts and analysis as...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Political incentives for cooperation.. A common cultural heritage.. A significant economic comparative advantage for and between the two countries.. Perspective.. Politics incentive for confrontation.. The maritime border...»

Spirulin: astonishing seaweed

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «From a biological point of view, Spirulin is one of the oldest inhabitants of the Earth. This cyanobacterium appeared 3.5 billions years ago. It is thought to have achieved photosynthesis for another billion years, until the first plant apparition....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. What is Spirulin?. Composition and nutritonal analysis.. Proteins.. Lipids.. Glucids.. Vitamins.. Pigments.. Minerals and trace elements.. Numerous beneficial effects for the body.. Effects on the immune system.. Antiviral effects...»

Memo Human resources: The Lidl case (2008)

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Case study   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «The Concept of purchasing power has been highly debated in France for the last few months. Because of a recent and substantial increase in prices, grocery retailers have been under suspicion of being the main engine of this inflation. Why have...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Presentation of Lidl.. Corporate organization.. Human resources organization.. Human resources management.. Human resources strategy and values.. Human resources practices.. Corporate social responsibilities.. Comparison of human...»

The protected designation of origin

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The concepts of free movement of goods and competition are enshrined in European Union law. However, it is possible to seek to obtain a "protected designation of origin" (PDO) for certain goods. Once obtained the PDO does indeed protect the...»

Synopsis abstract : «What is a protected designation of origin?. How to obtain a protected designation of origin?. Example of goods having a protected designation of origin.. Cases studies.. The Spanish government.. The Green Bike...»

Are regionalism and globalisation compatible or contradictory trends?

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Nowadays, it is paradoxical to see the development, in a global world, of several types of regions. This process began after the Second World War, with the development of the international trade flows between economies. The creation in 1957 of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Regionalism and the globalization process.. A world dominated by the Triad members of Europe.. The example of communities in the African, Pacific and Caribbean countries.. Evolution of countries in a global environment.. The creation...»

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 &...»

International marketing case study: The mineral water MOUZAïA

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Case study   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   19 pages
Document abstract : «Within the framework of our course, Marketing Internationally, we were invited to realize a group work on "which marketing strategy could Mouzaïa adopt in order to establish its products in French speaking Western Europe countries?" From the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Situation analysis.. Description of the product and its environment.. Description of the Belgian market.. Development of a strategy.. SWOT analysis.. Market/segment.. Tangibles/intangibles analysis.. Differentiation element and...»

Tallberg, J. (2003) 'The agenda-shaping powers of the EU Council Presidency'

Political science   |   European union   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The Presidency of the European Union Council is an attribution that is not often analysed in the literature on EU decision-making. To put it briefly, the member state holding the Presidency of the Council for six months is in fact chairing the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The academic context.. The Presidency as a way to lead the European activity.. Why would member states accept such a steering power?. Comments on Tallberg's article: A conditional 'power of the chair'...»

Multinationals, Asian success and the global economy

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «For more than thirty years, Asian countries have known an amazing period of growth, and have now a real and consequent influence on the economic world. However, these countries, like all other developing countries have to face the problem of funding...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction - Foreign Direct Investment in Southeast Asia.. FDI evolutions in South East Asian countries.. Graph 1: Foreign Direct Investment Flow.. Graph 2: Proportion of FDIs/GDP.. FDIs' impact on the host countries' growth.. FDIs' fallouts on...»

What is strategic human resource management? Critical evaluation of the concept in terms of theory and practice

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In the 1980's, a new concept called 'Human Resource Management' was born. This trend comes after an intense period of Taylorisation, Fordism and now, McDonaldisation. HRM came to counter balance these trends and consider the concept of Man as a man...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Strategic human resource management: Definition.. Different approaches in strategic human resource management.. Vertical Integration goes hand in hand with the best-fit school approach.. An evolution of 'tight' fit models introducing...»

A comparative account of the French and the English versions of one Beckett's text

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Translation is usually studied from another language to ours, in order to consider changes that have to be made. With Samuel Beckett, it is interesting to analyze the process of translation from French, which is not his mother tongue, to English. In...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Beckett's use of the traditional process of translation.. Cultural contexts have to be adapted to be understood by an English audience.. The process of translation and inevitable losses that Beckett tries to compensate for with...»

America on its way to modernity (1800-1860)

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The beginning of the nineteenth Century was mostly rural: indeed the Americans living in the countryside were five times in number than those living in cities. Moreover the nation grew considerably in 1790; there were four million American and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The two different economies.. The northern industry.. The southern agriculture.. Working conditions.. Communication between the North and the South.. Transportation.. New media.. Art.. Changes in society.. Slavery.. Education.. The...»

Corporate culture

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Culture appears for many managers as a quite simple deal: it corresponds to what the company stands for, its "identity", being widespread in the organization, easy to manipulate and to embed, a tool for making all the stakeholders going in the same...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction - Management of culture.. Beyond the surface level in an organization.. Example of Nadja Sorgade.. Change of culture.. Considering organizations as unique entities.. Culture management.. Relationship between identity and...»

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...»

Creating a new marketing service

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «With 7.2 millions of people, including 306,000 graduate student and 47% of people between 16 and 44 years old, London is the biggest city in UK. There are 3,900 pubs and 233 clubs which shows an important nightlife in London (Visit London). In...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Concept design.. Introducing the concept.. Functions of the service.. Points of difference.. How does the service work?. Services marketing models.. Shostack's model.. Blueprinting.. Marketing implications.. Market segmentation,...»

Legal aspects of international mergers and acquisitions: Sacyr/Eiffage

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The Sacyr/Eiffage case involves two public construction companies, the Spanish Sacyr Villehermoso and the French Eiffage. First, let's introduce those two companies. Sacyr is a leading Spanish construction company based and listed in Madrid. It is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Beginning of the Sacyr/Eiffage case.. Trigger of the conflict.. The action of France's stock-market authority and the judicial issues.. The consolidation phase.. The end of the conflict.. Bibliography.....»

Cadbury on the Irish market

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Market study   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   18 pages
Document abstract : «Cadbury Schweppes is a global confectionery manufacturer and a soft drink producer in North America. The company is the number-one worldwide for confectionery products. The company is headed by Todd Stitzer, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Analysis of the global industry of confectionary.. PESTEL analysis.. SWOT analysis.. Current position in the market place.. Boston Consulting Group (BCG) growth-share matrix.. Competition environment.. The various strategic development directions...»

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.....»

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.....»

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...»

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...»

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.....»

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