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Bretton Woods Institutions (IMF and World Bank): history and modern situation

Document abstract : «To go out of the chaos caused by World War 2, countries had to set up new institutions liable to restore a stable and durable international order. This reconstruction was led by the United States of America and its allies. From 1941, in the Atlantic...»

Synopsis abstract : «Bretton-Woods: The settlement of the two main economic institutions.. Economic contexts.. The conference of Bretton Woods.. The creation of the IMF and of the IBRD.. The World Bank and IMF, two economical institutions.. The IMF institution.. What is...»

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Global industry study: Hennes & Mauritz (H&M)

Document abstract : «The aim of this International Marketing survey is to present the international operations of a global brand and to confront them with our international marketing lessons. Our studied company is Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M). Before analyzing all the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. General overview of the International activity of the company.. Current International activity of H&M.. Structure of H&M.. History of the international activity.. Actuality of the International development.. Company...»

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The corporate culture

Document abstract : «Today, companies need to create and develop their corporate culture to transmit an image and identity. It permits to build a stimulant and attractive environment in the company and the employees feel the affiliation to a group. In this way, firms...»

Synopsis abstract : «Problems.. Summary.. Introduction.. The definition and identification of the corporate culture.. The elements of the corporate culture.. The role of the corporate culture.. The impact and the results of a corporate culture.. The SWOT analysis of the...»

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Volkswagen's Touareg "Kong" advertising campaign study

Document abstract : «December 2005, one of the most anticipated films of the year has come to the cinemas all around the world. This film is King Kong, produced by Universal Studios. January 2005, Volkswagen, the largest car manufacturer in Europe, had made an alliance...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Situation.. Strengths.. Weaknesses.. Opportunities.. Threats.. Objectives.. Marketing objectives.. Communication objectives.. Strategy.. Push or pull strategy?. Target...»

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Critical review of Robert Putnam's Making Democracy Work

Document abstract : «In the 1970s, new representative institutions were created in the twenty regions that make up Italy. The Italian government wanted to bring governance closer to the people, so that 'the citizens of Seveso and Pietrapertosa were now directed to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Putnam's decision to study the development or regional institutions in Italy.. What Putnam is trying to proove.. The regions in Italy are not equal concerning institutional performance.. Very sharp discrepancies among the different...»

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EEV (European Embedded Value) and MCEV (Market Consistent Embedded Value)

Document abstract : «In May 2004 the CFO forum published European Embedded Value Principles. The "CFO Forum" is a high-level discussion group composed and attended by the Chief Financial Officers of 19 leading European insurers. These principles are intended to increase...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Principles and characteristics.. European embedded value.. Market consistent embedded value.. Strenghts, weaknesses and contribution to valuation.. European embedded value.. Market consistent embedded values.. Transposition in other...»

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Will Narco-trafficking ever stop in Afghanistan?

Document abstract : «Since December 1979 and the Soviet Christmas invasion of the country, we could say that peace has never been satisfactorily reached again in the country. The Afghan War has firstly destroyed the country from 1979 to 1989 and caused the death of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Opium cultivation: Increas in the post 9.11 Afghanistan.. Poppy culture in Afghanistan: Reasons why it appeared.. Opium is still a mainstay of this highly unstable society.. Usual methods used for the drug wars.. The failure of the...»

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Business performance improvement: The Zara process

Document abstract : «Nowadays, taking all brands into account, the INDITEX parent company accounts for more than 2 900 shops in 62 countries and 58 000 employees all over the world. In the same way, the number of ZARA shops is about 930 all over the world out of which...»

Synopsis abstract : «Summary.. Presentation of the ZARA company.. Key dates.. Key figures.. The competitive advantages.. Presentation of the ZARA process.. Diagram of the D-15 model.. Creation and design.. Confection of bagged cut pieces.. Production, distribution and...»

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The construction of the modern State

Document abstract : «'Man is by nature a political animal', arguing on that Aristolte induced the existence of political communities. Men lived in communities for decades. However, man's living condition has changed with the passage of time. One landmark change was in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Ancient and modern states.. A general definition of the State. . A definition of the ancient state.. A definition of the modern state.. Two tradtional models of thinking in state theories.. Theories about state formation through the...»

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The difference between sentences that are evaluated by linguistic significance alone and sentences that are evaluated by linguistic significance and other circumstances

Document abstract : «Significant differences among sentences of natural language certainly occur. It is not a matter of theoretical philosophy or theoretical linguistics but simply common sense. The difference I would like to focus on is the one between sentences that...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Peculiarity of certain sentences of the language.. The framework and methodology.. Description on linguistic significance and evaluation.. Stipulation of evaluating sentences.. The nature of distinction.. Sentences being evaluated by...»

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Business venturing - feasibility study (March 2008): Hexabus

Document abstract : «The main objective of feasibility study is to know if our business idea is sustainable, and if we could invest it. for this, first we are going to do the analysis of potential customers and competitors. This analysis will approach company's target...»

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

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Microeconomics, main concepts for an economy study: capital formation, production, consumption, employment, credit multiplier, money demand, money supply, prime rate, Keynesian transmission mechanism, exports, imports and government expenditures

Document abstract : «Financial investment and interest rates have a positive relationship. Financial investment represents investment in bonds or shares or money saving in the bank. If the interest rate increases, the return of investment will be better. You will get...»

Synopsis abstract : «The capital formation (Investment).. The negative relationship between investment and iInterest rates.. The positive relationship between financial investment and interest rates.The impact of government borrowing on interest rates. A reduction in...»

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Michelin : financial case study

Document abstract : «The world tire market was equal to 80 billion dollars in 2005. That is to say that each year more than 1 billion tires are sold for cars and light trucks. 75% of the sales are for European, North American and Asian countries. Michelin is the leader...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The historical analysis.. Usage of assets by Michelin.. Profitability of Michelin.. The borrowings of Michelin.. The financial liquidity of the Michelin group.. The goodwill of Michelin amongst its investors.. The capital structure of...»

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Corporate valuation: Laurent Perrier analysis

Document abstract : «Laurent Perrier is a French company specialized in champagne, which is a luxury product. Laurent Perrier manages both the production and the distribution of its champagne and wines. The Group owns its distribution network (through restaurants,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary.. Business overview.. Company's overview.. The champagne market.. Valuation of Laurent Perrier.. Net restated asset value method.. Discounted cash flow model.. DCF based on a 30-years period.. DCF with a cash flow fade.. Multiples...»

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Assess hegemonic stability theory and how this relates to US foreign policy during the Clinton to G.W.Bush administrations

Document abstract : «In 1970 Liberalism tried to create a revolution: international relations should be thought of using the study of economic interdependence, a key concept where states are affected by decisions taken by others. Robert Keohane and Joseph Nye insisted...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. One theory, two versions.. The limits of the theory.. The paradox of hegemony through Clinton and G.W. Bush administrations.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

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The Bhopal crisis

Document abstract : «The Bhopal disaster happened in the early hours of the morning of December 3rd, 1984. It is one of the most terrible industrial disaster or maybe even the most terrible disaster that ever happened. It took place in Bhopal which is the capital city...»

Synopsis abstract : «The start of the crisis.. Analysis of the triggering event.. The technical errors and failures.. Amplification of the crisis.. The origins of the crisis.. Relations between the Indian authorities and UCIL.. The economical context.. Previous...»

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Competition in the banking industry

Document abstract : «Nowadays, the banking industry has become significantly more competitive than in the past and competition is likely to increase further. New competitive pressures are emerging from abroad, owing to the liberalization of international banking and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Report written by Benoit BALESTA.. The effects of competition.. Positive effects of competition in the banking industry.. Negative effects of competition in the banking industry.. Control and limits to impose to competition in...»

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Daimler Chrysler: Lessons in post-merger integration

Document abstract : «Professor Herbert Paul and student Myriam Tamim prepared this case, solely to provide material for class discussion. The authors do not intend to illustrate either the effective or ineffective handling of a management situation. The case was...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Daimler-Chrysler merger: Birth of a global car company.. Starting position of Daimler-Benz.. Starting position of Chrysler.. The expected benefits of the merger.. The post-merger integration process.. The post-merger...»

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Contemporary international finance and East Asian economic integration

Document abstract : «The "Current Account crisis" is a particular type of external debt crisis that affects mostly low-income developing countries. It is characterized by a huge deficit in the current account balance which provokes a Balance of payments deficit and a...»

Synopsis abstract : «The features of general situation of a country before falling into the current account crisis.. Overall macroeconomic performances.. Balance of payments conditions.. Savings and investments gaps.. Development stage of balance of...»

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The scope of human resource management functions and activities

Document abstract : «The most important resource in an organization is its people. So the role they play, how they play, how they interact through formal and informal processes and the relationships they build are crucial to the success of strategy" say Johnson and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Planning and organising for work, people and human resource management.. Staffing the organization with the necessary employees.. Using and maintaining human resource.. Conclusion.. Bibliography....»

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When a famous bank ( Société Générale ) is plunged into the world's largest financial fraud ever known by a simple junior trader

Document abstract : «In January 2008, the financial world was disrupted by the world's largest financial fraud case known to date. The famous French bank, Société Générale, recorded a loss of 5 billion euros due to false positions taken by a junior trader, Jérôme...»

Synopsis abstract : «Irregular and high risk trading activity.. Trading beyond acceptable limit.. Misuse of IT access codes and / or user credentials for privileged access.. Created fictitious trading operations within financial portfolios.. Breaking into middle and...»

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Did government policy influence the development of large local firms and/or business groups in South Korea? What have been some of the long run benefits and problematic legacies of such policies?

Document abstract : «The South-Korean state's industrialization programs achieved national economic ob-jectives through the use of government economic policies, defined as "measures by which a government attempts to influence the economy" (Encyclopedia Britannica,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The export promotion policy.. Benefits of the export promotion policy.. Problems of the export promotion policy.. The heavy and chemical industries (HCI) policies.. Benefits and problems of the heavy and chemical industries (HCI)...»

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Empirical evidence on Seasonalities - Inspecting the market anomalies

Document abstract : «Anomalies, such as calendar effects, could be defined as phenomena where systematic returns patterns are observed. Partisans to informational market efficiency suggest that calendar effects are prone to disappear, as investors in the market could...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Calendar anomalies and previous research.. Data & methodology.. Empirical results interpretation.. Conclusion.. References.....»

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The colonial legacy of the Herero Genocide in Namibia

Document abstract : «What is the relationship between Namibia at the dawn of the XXth century, Mein Kampf and UNO? The Hereros establish the link; this community of Southwest Africa who, in spite of it, took part in the ideological elaboration of the genocides century....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The history of the genocide.. Historical background of the German colonization in Namibia.. The history of the genocide.. The reparation issue around the genocide.. The fight of the Herero community for a recognition of the...»

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The impact of negative rumors on consumers' behaviors

Document abstract : «Mac Donald's has been one of the most famous victim of negative rumors, with the "wormburgers' scare" (Newsweek, 1977). "Wormburgers" are hamburgers made with worms-based steak. In 1977, an astonishing rumor took birth in the United States, blaming...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Meaning of the word rumor.. Definition and the main characteristics of the word.. Reasons why rumors start and develop.. Origin of the word.. Transmission and expansion.. Previous examples.. The impact of negative information on...»

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Managing employees' career

Document abstract : «According to Johnson and Scholes (2002: 419) "The most important resource in an organization is its people. So the role they play, how they play, how they interact through formal and informal processes and the relationships they build are crucial to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The need to manage employees careers.. The career management process.. The career development support methods.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

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Analysis of SNCF's information system management

Document abstract : «The first interest of analyzing SNCF 's ISM is that SNCF is, above all, a production business. Moreover, what interests me is the Customer Relationship Management concerning the travelers part of SNCF (not the commercial one). Although in France it...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Summary.. Initial status: SNCF viewed as the production company.. SNCF: A company which makes production first.. SNCF specifities.. Information Technologies history.. E-business history.. E-tourism.. SNCF modified status....»

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Analysis of an oligopoly phone industry in South Africa

Document abstract : «With more than 30 million South African mobile phone owners in 2007, the most powerful and the most developed country of Africa plays an important role on the international mobile phone market. According to data from the "SA Mobile Market"...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The concentration ratio of the industry.. The nature of the competition.. Is there is a price leader in the industry?. The evidence of abnormal profits.. The barriers to entry in the industry.. The...»

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Analysis of the main organizational changes in Carrefour and the role of Informational Technology in this organizational change process

Document abstract : «Contrary to their considerable growth in terms of number and value, the operations of mergers and acquisitions reveals, for more than one operation out of two, a failure from the economic and organizational point of view (McKinsey 2000; Mercer...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Presentation of Carrefour.. The merger story.. The new Carrefour.. Information Systems within the new entity.. Conclusion.. References.....»

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Case study: Woolworths turnaround strategy 2007

Document abstract : «Woolworths Holdings Limited is a South African based retail group that operates locally and internationally through two subsidiaries, Woolworths (Pty) Ltd and Country Road Ltd. Stores are based in Africa, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The industry's dominant economic features.. Forces that drive the industry change and impact of each on competitive intensity and industry profitability. . The market positions that rivals occupy.. The strategic moves that rivals...»

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