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...»

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...»

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...»

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.....»

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...»

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...»

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...»

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...»

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...»

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...»

(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...»

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.....»

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...»

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.....»

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

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

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

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...»

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...»

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.....»

Essay on the Rome Convention on the law applicable to contractual obligations

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : «The Rome Convention on the Law applicable to contractual obligations "applies to contractual obligations in any situation involving a choice between the laws of different countries." The scope of the Convention is therefore clear; its aim is to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The scope of the convention.. The core of the convention.. The law is chosen by the parties.. Implied terms.. Absence of choice of the parties: Art 4, its new concept, and its criticisms.. The characteristic peformance.. When the...»

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...»

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...»

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...»

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...»

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...»

Growth and development: Case study of Rahmqvist

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

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

Explain and discuss critically the role that Hegel attributes to 'work' in the development of self-consciousness in his account of the servant-master relationship

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In the section entitled "Relations of Master and Servant" from The Phenomenology of Spirit (1807), Hegel explains one stage of the development of consciousness. He begins by pointing out that only by acknowledging an "other" is self-consciousness...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Forcing the servant to work.. This vision of work.. Marx's agreement with the idea that work is both a painful and rewarding activity.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

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...»

Commentary on an extract from O. Wilde, "The Picture of Dorian Gray" chapter 2

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «This passage takes place in the middle of chapter II, in which Lord Henry has just been introduced for the first time to Dorian by his friend Basil. During this scene of first encounter Lord Henry made an impressive philosophic speech about one's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The relationships between the three characters.. The influence of Lord Henry on Dorian.. The ambiguity of the relationship between Basil and Dorian.. The rivalry between Lord Henry and Basil.. The pact with the portrait and the issue...»

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...»

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...»

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