The terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001 have led to a complete change in American foreign policy

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   01/20/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «When George W. Bush arrived in office as President in 2000, he was determined to limit the role of the United States in foreign affairs, although there was in his electorate a hope for a strong foreign policy. The new administration saw in the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The American strategy.. The immediate consequence of 9/11.. The critics of Iraq war.. The ignorance of UN's recommendation over Iraq.. The foreign policy of the Bush's administration.. Three points of the National security...»

Is the Dingo a true Aussie specie? Managing the Dingo (Canis lupus dingo): Conflict between the anthropogenic and environmental factors

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   01/20/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «According to Aboriginal myths and legends, the dingo (Canis lupus dingo) would have evolved in Australia from the "Dreaming" - the creation period - and have always been a highly estimated and valued companion. As a consequence of these oral...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Australian evolutionary process.. Description of Dingoes.. The role of Dingoes in the extinction of the Thylacine.. The biological traits of the Dingoes.. Adam O'Neill's explanation in his book Living with the Dingo.. The most...»

Culture case study: Valley Farms International & cultural group assessment

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/20/2009   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : «Understanding diverse cultures is significant if one is to be socially astute, sensitive, and effective within complex cultural contexts. The Iceberg culture theory, if used correctly, can prove to be a meaningful tool that can assist in identifying...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Case Study: Valley Farms International.. Culture consideration.. Determinants of culture.. Time orientation.. Communication orientation.. Power and structure orientation.. Thinking orientation.. Improving relations.. Cultural...»

Is Haägen Dazs a market leader? If so, thanks to what strategy can it maintain its position?

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Market study   |   01/20/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «This report's aim is to determine Haägen Dazs's position on the ice cream market and to examine, more deeply, how this position is achieved; thanks to what strategy this American brand operates today all over the world. In order to carry out this...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The position of Haagen Dazs in the market.. Observing Haagen Dazs's products display.. Discovering Haagen Dazs's market share.. Analysis of Haagen Dazs leadership.. Price policy.. Various threats.. Maintaining the leadership...»

Ambiguity of the term "objectivity" in the media

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/20/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The importance of the concept of objectivity in the media is well attested. Since the beginning of the newspaper press in the early nineteenth Century in the United States and in Europe, rising democracy in the Society has produced various economic,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The emergence of popular jounalism.. The introduction of the electronic telegraph.. Impartiality and scientific methods of reporting.. The ideology of impartiality as a duty towards the public.. The authoritarian theory.. The concept...»

Humanitarian intervention is merely a pretext for states national interests

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   01/20/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «After the Second World War in 1945, the notion of 'crime against humanity' emerged to condemn the killing of the Jews by the Nazis. In reaction to this shock, several countries stood in favour of conveying a new way of thinking about international...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The intervention engaged in 1999 by the United States in the Serbian province of Kosovo, . The normative theory.. Concepts related to the norms in humanitarian intervention.. The case of media pressure and public opinion.. Arguments...»

The HIPC (Heavily Indebted Poor Countries) initiative in Uganda

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   01/20/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In August 2005, the G8 decided to cancel the multilateral debt of 18 countries which are part of the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative, in Uganda. This Initiative was launched by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Make the debt sustainable.. Bring long-term economic growth.. Reduce poverty.. Conclusion.....»

The car industry: A move to concentration

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   01/20/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The motor industry is over 100 years old and has an interesting history and uncertain future. It provides an interesting example of an industry that had to quickly evaluate due to constant evolution of technologies employed. This evolution was so...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Market definition.. History of European motor industry.. The entry and exit process.. Investigation: Four major firms.. Volkswagen Group, PSA Group, Ford Group and Renault. . Cost structure of the industry.. The European motor...»

The 2004 European elections

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   01/20/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «On the 13th of June 2004, except in a few countries (Ireland, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Czech Republic and United Kingdom where it occurred one or two days before), more than 338 millions European citizens went to the polls to choose their...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The candidates: Campaign and manifestos.. The stakes of the poll.. The results.. Major trends observed in the poll.. The consequences.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

House M.D

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   01/21/2009   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : «He's a brilliant doctor. He saves lives. But Gregory House is also selfish, manipulative, exploitative, controlling and guess what he regards all the rest of us as selfish, manipulative, exploitative, and controlling. Chapter 1 of this paper...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Key dialogues that effectively express Dr. House's character.. Introduction.. Episode aired on 16th November 2004.. Episode aired on 23rd November 2004.. Episode aired on 7th December 2004.. Episode aired on 14th December...»

Three romantic philosophers who influenced Jungian psychology: Goethe, Shopenhauer and Nietzsche

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   01/21/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In scientific materialism the human being's significance is reduced to atoms. Psychology (to some extent) comes to the rescue here in its emphasis on the psychic realities of thoughts and feelings. And the Romantics were also in opposition to the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Philosophers who strongly influenced Jungian psychology.. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.. Arthur Schopenhauer.. Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

Discussion of developing, building and marketing an intelligent refrigerator

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Presentation   |   01/21/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Of the ideas, a smart refrigerator seems either existing or a bit too specialized. My guess is that refrigerators that can inventory and restock themselves already exist too. It is certainly do-able now because the items are bar-coded and data...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Phase one.. Phase two.. Phase three.. Phase four.. Phase five.. Needs to be fulfilled.. Features.. Benefits.. Market research method.. Competitive advantages (differentiation).. Full screen.. Financial analysis.. New products...»

Changing organizational culture: A Case Study

Business & market   |   Management   |   Case study   |   01/21/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The leadership challenge to the organizational culture that is being examined is the transition from one store manager to another in a retail operation (bookstore) that is a store that is part of a larger corporate entity. A long-time leader of this...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary of the organization.. Diagnosis of current challenge.. The symptoms.. The decision making process.. The old structure and culture.. Organizational culture.. Strategy for changing the situation.. A primary issue.. Effective...»

Developments in management and organizational thinking

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   01/21/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In the era of the mass production from 1945 to 1980, companies were directed to produce identical products, with hierarchical structures, all in a stable environment. In the present "era of information", companies must produce products with dynamic...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Definiton of the word strategy tools.. Usage of strategy tools.. The concept of environment as central in strategic management.. The model Porter SWOT analysis.. Identification of 4 great types of possible situations.. Miller and...»

Smirnoff Ice Vs. Bacardi Breezer

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Market study   |   01/21/2009   |   .doc   |   27 pages
Document abstract : «In order to conduct the research, a problem was first recognized, and objectives were generated, accordingly. The purpose of the research is to identify the important issues and problems associated with the Alcopop industry, and then recommend...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary.. Objectives.. The research process.. Research methodology.. Secondary research.. Primary, qualitative and quantitative research.. Alcopops industry.. History.. Future of the Alcopop Market in the UK.. Analysis between smirnoff ice...»

Organizational change and development

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   01/21/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Organizational change and development go hand in hand. Organizational occur as a result of an event, structural change, development of the business or simply there is a desire for change to meet the environment requirements. Organizational change...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Overview.. Key implications of change at BT.. BT's change management.. The optimum level of performance: Motivating the employees.. Change from a public to a private sector organization.. Alternative solution for preparing managers...»

Lupus

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   01/21/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Recognition of gender and ethnicity from the health aspect has become increasingly imperative for medical practitioners. They are realizing the importance of evaluating health risk factors for both male and female, majority and minority groups, and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Lupus.. Females and minority groups living with Lupus.. Stacey, a 30 year old woman.. Women and minority groups.. The attitudes of physicians.. Discrimination for being different. . lupus patients and diagnosis of the...»

New public management, which way?

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   01/21/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Through a metaphorical use of language, this statement highlights the shift from the traditional model of public administration's model of bureaucracy (an organization typified by formal processes, standardization, and hierarchic procedures and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The traditional model of public administration.. Bureaucracy: Negatively stereotyped in our culture.. New public management as a global reform movement.. Wilson's politics/administration dichotomy.. Bureaucracy and its...»

Describe the musical life during the last three decades of the nineteenth century. What effect did the reduction of discrimination against the Jews have on the city's culture?

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/21/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The nineteenth century is a radical turn in music history. Not only because of purely musical elements (the Romantic style), but also because of important changes in the musical life. This evolution could be summed up as a change of scale compare to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Vienna: The music capital of the world.. Vienna: The city of musicians again.. Brahms against Wagner.. Hugo Wolf: Main figure of Viennese musical life.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

The response of the Republican administrations of the 1950s and the Democrat administrations of the 1960s to the domestic problems they faced

Political science   |   Political science   |   Case study   |   01/21/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Burning bras, rebel "teenagers", rioting black Americans, burning cities, angry students and happy hippies are only a few amidst a veritable panoply of symbols of an exploding and ebullient young America struggling to find itself throughout the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Impressive presidency of the democrat President Harry Truman.. China's embrace of communism in 1949.. Eisenhower's appointment to the presidential position.. The ambitious McCarthy.. President Eisenhower's modern Republicanism.. The...»

Hedging international risk: Renault and risk management

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   01/21/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «Renault is a French vehicle manufacturer producing cars, vans, buses, tractors, and trucks. The group is well known for its motor racing (through Renault Sport department), revolutionary designs (for example: Vel Satis, Avantime, Megane) and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction: Information about the business model used by Renault.. The kinds of risk Renault is exposed to.. Operational risks.. Financial risks.. Other risks.. Analysis of the tools adopted in risk management by your company.. Analysis of the...»

The treaty of Versailles

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   01/21/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «World War I (1914-1918) left the European continent completely devastated (especially France and Belgium). Human and material losses were massive. Indeed, about 10 million lives had been lost during the war. In order to prevent this nightmare from...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Context.. Drawing the treaty presented a number of complications.. The confusing situation in Europe.. Terms.. Territorial clauses.. Military clauses.. Economic and financial clauses.. Political and judicial clauses.. Effects of the...»

What are the causes and consequences of the current US account deficit?

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   01/21/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Few economic issues have recently posed as many problems to authorities and economists than the U.S. current account deficit. It has become an issue that is receiving more and more attention and it is now considered as a "hot topic". Some fear that...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The causes of the US current account deficit.. The causes from the domestic perspective.. The causes from outiside.. The consequences of the US current account deficit.. The consequences from international finance's point of...»

"Clay" excerpt from Dubliners by James Joyce, 1914

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   01/21/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The passage studied here is an excerpt from "Clay", one of the short stories of the book Dubliners, which was written by James Joyce in 1914. In this story, the main character Maria is invited to spend the Hallow Eve evening at Joe's, a man of whom...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The disturbing character of Maria.. The description of the character.. The prediction of death.. The negativity around Maria.. Maria held responsible for the happenings.. Conclusion.. Works cited.....»

Tony Blair's third way

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   01/21/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «When Tony Blair decided, in 1997, to challenge the electoral power of four consecutive Conservative governments, he pertinently chose to call his draft for Labor's electoral platform New Labor, New Life for Britain. Indeed, Labor or shall we say New...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Tony Blair's speech at the Labor party local government and women's conference in Cardiff.. The interpretation of notion of equality.. Tony Blair's third wayer ways.. Principles of the third way thinking.. Third wayers relying on a...»

The European union and the third world: The case of the EU-ASEAN relations

Political science   |   European union   |   Presentation   |   01/21/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The European Union is a growing and developing organization which is becoming more and more important. That's why its relations with other countries in a more and more globalized world are also moving. The EU relations with the developing world are...»

Synopsis abstract : «The European Union and the third world: The case of the EU-ASEAN relations.. Acting together.. Broadcasting values.. Improving globalized organisation.. EU-third world countries relationship based on political and economic support.. The growing...»

What were the origins, the aspect, and the outcomes of the War of the Roses?

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   01/21/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «"And here I prophesy: this brawl today, Grown to this faction in the Temple garden, Shall send, between the Red Rose and the White, A thousand souls to death and deadly night.": this is how the Earl of Warwick announces the War of the Roses in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The War of the Roses, the result of a deep crisis in the English monarchy.. Revolts in Wales.. The struggle between two great noble families.. The disastrous outcome of the one-hundred years War.. Henry VI and the start of the...»

The European citizenship: A transnational challenge

Political science   |   European union   |   Presentation   |   01/21/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «A citizen is "by definition a citizen among citizens of a country among countries. His rights and duties must be defined and limited, not only by those of his fellow citizens, but also by the boundaries of a territory []". Hannah Arendt asserted...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The much debated concept of citizenship traditionally bound to the nation-state.. The political and civil approach.. The social or 'affective' approach.. The European citizenship: A transnational challenge to the nation-centered...»

Consider the extent to which international law is law, or 'really law' or 'law properly so-called' with reference to legal and other theorists

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   01/21/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Charlotte Ku and Paul F. Diehl noticed that at first sight, 'International' and 'Law' sound contradictory: "how can one imagine a structured and developed legal system functioning in a political environment that is diffused, disparated, unregulated...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Positivist views on international law.. The rise and fall of the predominant paradigm.. From Bentham's introduction to the principles of morals and legislation to H.L.A. Hart's the concept of law.. Consequences of modernity on...»

The war of the Spanish succession: Causes and consequences

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Presentation   |   01/21/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714) was a major conflict leading to the end of French supremacy on the European continent. For the first time, the armies of the Sun King, Louis XIV, lost their reputation of invincibility. The purpose of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The causes of the war.. The strategic issues.. The death without issue of Charles II.. The French military failures.. Failure to control the situation till the end.. Inability to take all the advantages of favourable strategic...»

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