Progress of Alzheimer's disease

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   04/29/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Alzheimer's disease is a progressively debilitating condition that occurs in stages, from pre-Alzheimer changes in brain cognitive functioning to late stage deterioration. The disease process includes memory loss, lack of ability to perform formerly...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The study by Freund-Levi. The research into Alzheimer's disease . The neuropsychological testing . The conclusion and discrepancy with other research. Issues regarding the exact pathology that is implicated in Alzheimer's. The study by...»

The complicated reasons for Lincoln's first Emancipation Proclamation

Law & contracts   |   Constitutional law   |   Term papers   |   04/29/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «On the eve of the American Civil War, the key issue in the run up to the election was whether or not slavery would be extended into the new expanding territories and states opening in the West. (McPherson, 1988) This same issue sparked the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Brown's action: Part of a frustrated attempt to forcibly end slavery. The tension in the Union leading up to the Civil War. McPherson's comparison of the mood in the South to the fear found in the French countryside prior to the French...»

Is Antigone or Creon the winner of the debate between them - A discussion of Anouilh's Antigone as modern tragedy

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   04/29/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Which character in Jean Anouilh's modern adaptation of the ancient Greek tragedy, Antigone, Antigone or Creon, presents the stronger argument in their debate concerning the best way to deal with the dilemma of whether or not burying Polynices,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Different interpretations of the play. Creon's practicality and an underlying cynicism.. Antigone: Representing the moral value of taking an impossible position and seeing it through. Calin's analysis of Antigone and Creon . Heiney's...»

The main factors affecting the purchase decision in anti aging products with reference to Olay

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Indian project   |   04/29/2009   |   .doc   |   22 pages
Document abstract : «The anti-aging market is one of the largest in the world. The majority of these people want to find a way to fight aging, which is why there is such a high demand for products which hide or fight the signs of aging. It is a great thing that there...»

Synopsis abstract : «Background study. Secondary data. Literature review. Research methodology. Management decision problem. Management research problem. Methodology or approach(research Questions and hypothesis). Questionnaire design. Company profile. Analysis and...»

Capital structure and firm value (13 slides)

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Presentation   |   04/29/2009   |   .ppt   |   4 slides
Document abstract : «Capitalization is a quantitative aspect of financial planning of an enterprise, which refers to the total amount of securities issued by a company. Capital Structure is concerned with the qualitative aspect, which refers to the kinds of securities...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Capitalization, capital structure and finacial structure . Forms of capital structure. Importance of capital structure. Optimal capital structure. Considerations useful for the making of an optimal capital structure. Theories of...»

Cost concepts and classification (20 Slides)

Business & market   |   Accounting   |   Presentation   |   04/29/2009   |   .ppt   |   20 slides
Document abstract : «The costing terminology of the Institute of cost and works accounts,London defines cost as"The amount of expenditure (actual or notional) incurred on or attributable to a given thing." In the words of Harold J.Wheldon,"costing is the classifying...»

Synopsis abstract : «Discusion topics . Why cost concept?. The meaning of cost. Analysis and classification of costs . Indirect cost. Functional classification. Classification on the basis of behavior. Classification of costs for managerial decision and control. Normal...»

A presentation on capital structures (26 Slides)

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Presentation   |   04/29/2009   |   .ppt   |   5 slides
Document abstract : «Capital denotes the long-term funds of the firm. Long-term funds of the firms are financed by two major components, i.e., debt capital and equity capital. Mix of long-term debt and equity maintained by the firm is called capital structure. Financial...»

Synopsis abstract : «Capital structure . Capital structure and financial structure. Forms/patterns of capital structure . Theory of capital structure . Net Income (NI) approach. Assumption. Increase in debt capital. Increase in equity capital. Net Operating Income (NOI)...»

A presentation on how to make dividend decision (20 Slides)

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Presentation   |   04/29/2009   |   .ppt   |   5 slides
Document abstract : «Dividend is a distribution to shareholders out of profits or reserves available for this purpose. The divided policy refers to the policy concerning quantum of profits to be distributed as dividend. Dividends are distributed to shareholders only...»

Synopsis abstract : «Meaning. Types of dividend . Interim dividend. Final dividend. Relevance theory. Walter model . Mathematical formula. Gordon model . Gordon valuation formula . Modigliani and Miller's approach: Irrelevance Theory ....»

Market segmentation (20 Slides)

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   04/29/2009   |   .ppt   |   5 slides
Document abstract : «The national market of any country is very wide. The producers of goods need not concentrate on a specific group of buyers or a distinct market. This may be termed as 'mass' marketing. The producers of products must be clear whether they want to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction . Meaning of market segmentation . Why segment markets? . Advantages of market segmentation . Limitations of market segmentation . Bases for market segmentation . Geographic base . Local market. Urban and rural. Regional. National...»

Pricing policy and strategy (28 Slides)

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   04/29/2009   |   .ppt   |   5 slides
Document abstract : «After defining the price of any goods to be the money value that is charged to a product or services or the amount of money or goods for which a thing is bought or sold this presentation will talk about other things involved in deciding the price of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Meaning of price. Objectives of pricing. Factors affecting pricing. Pricing methods. Cost oriented pricing. Competition oriented pricing. Going rate pricing. Sealed bid pricing. Pricing strategy. New product pricing strategy. Product mix pricing...»

A presentation on some of the key points about Standard Chartered Bank

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Presentation   |   04/29/2009   |   .ppt   |   39 slides
Document abstract : «This presentation will begin with an review of the business activities of Standard Chartered before going over the the launch and its subsequent expansion. The presentation will then move over to consumer and wholesale banking in which there will be...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Key points about Standard Chartered Bank. Business review. Global launch. Expansion at Global. Consumer banking. Wholesale banking. Products and services launches. Process, policies and procedures. Key performance indicators. Brand...»

Global capital markets IT strategy and road map

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Presentation   |   04/29/2009   |   .ppt   |   17 slides
Document abstract : «This top 10 Bank was facing large inefficiencies in its systems that supported foreign exchange, treasury and derivatives trading activities. The current system infrastructure included costly and inefficient manual processing, ineffective risk...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Key factors of global capital markets strategy & roadmap. Challenge. Surveyor process. Mapping approach and objectives to strategy. Business value chain. Key features of trade capture. Synthesis of the logical architecture. High...»

Organizational behavior: Foundation of group behavior (16 Slides)

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   04/29/2009   |   .ppt   |   5 slides
Document abstract : «A group is defined as two or more individuals, interacting, interdependent, who have come together to achieve particular objectives. A formal group is defined by the organization's structure,with designated work assignment establishing tasks.The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Meaning of group. Formal group. Command task. Informal group. Why do people join a group . Five stage group development model. External conditions imposed on the group. Group structure. Norms. Status. Size. Composition. Group decision making...»

Bandwidth discovery: A demand side analysis of the bandwidth requirements of India's IT and ITES sectors

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Research papers   |   04/29/2009   |   .doc   |   45 pages
Document abstract : «Frost & Sullivan is an international market-consulting firm headquartered at Palo Alto, CA and with offices across the globe. The focus of work done at Frost & Sullivan is to interact with clients, understand their requirements and use the relevant...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Company profile. Technology profile. Methodology. Overview of market approach. Detailed description of each step. Analysis. Data analysis, interpretations and findings. Conclusions and recommendations: strategies for market...»

Banking services marketing

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Presentation   |   04/29/2009   |   .ppt   |   22 slides
Document abstract : «Banks are the most significant Bodies in the financial market. Dominated by public sector Banks, the Industry has so far acted as an efficient partner in the growth and the development of the country. An essential ingredient to any service provision...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. 4 I's of banking. 7 P's of the banking sector. Product mix. Credit cards. The most favorable pricing strategy. Place mix. Promotion mix. People. Process. Physical evidence. Service quality. RATER...»

Derivatives management in India

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Term papers   |   04/29/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «One of the greatest rules of making money in the market is to buy low and sell high. No matter what one does, this rule underlies all investments made in any market, be it product or capital. From this rule stems one of the greatest modern means of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. What is making money in the market?. What is dividend arbitrage?. Modern theory. The arbitrage between the NIFTY spot and the index futures market. An overview of exchange traded funds. Market situation: analysis. Underlying shares of...»

Picasso's Demoiselles d`Avignon - The beginnings of Cubism and Picasso's radical vision

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Term papers   |   04/29/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «This paper will present an examination of Picasso`s painting `Les Demoiselles d`Avignon` (1907). It is considered by many critics to be the first real Cubist, or part-Cubist work in Picasso`s huge body of art works. The paper will examine different...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Description of Picasso's painting Les Demoiselles d'Avignon (1907). The image. A critical view. Conclusion. References....»

Gregorius : Medieval blockbuster

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   04/29/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Gregorius is a complex poem from the middle ages, written in an original and new poetic idiom which reveals many unique characteristics of the period. The theme that seems most significant, and which will be discussed in this essay, is one that...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The poem Gregorius . The life of a man marked by instability. Maintaining social stability. The message that Classen locates in these literary works. The restitution. The ambiguities that Hartmann did not...»

Leadership and educational practice

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Term papers   |   04/29/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «) In his article "What is Leadership" author James Ryan (2005) makes four key points. He is concerned with problems of leadership form as they relate to education. Firstly he notes there is no definite answer to the question - what is leadership....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The collective and process-based ideas of leadership . Working at a school in the Jane-Finch corridor . Ryan's contention that process oriented collective leadership brings out the strengths of the community. Conclusion. Works ci...»

A brief look at the company L'oreal and some of it strategies

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   04/29/2009   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «Eugene Schueller a young French chemist developed an innovative hair color formula, Aureole. He manufactured his own products and sold them to Parisian hairdressers. The company was registered in 1909. The guiding principle from the beginning was...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The global reach Of L'Oreal. The business. The product categories. Consumer products. Professional products. Luxury products. Active cosmetics. Corporate strategies. The strategist. Initial strategy. Mergers and...»

Asking questions about the popular sphere, media and democracy.

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   04/29/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «An important question, right now, according to a recent Globe and Mail article, as well as chatter heard recently while riding the grid-lock streets listening to a taxi driver's radio, is if daily newspapers collapse, is this a sign that democracy...»

Synopsis abstract : «Editorial notes. The colapse of daily newspapers: A sign that democracy is in trouble. Historical importance of newspapers or print journalism. Examining the issues. The bool Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media by Edward...»

Report on solutions to water-scarcity, irrigation and water-erosion problems in Western India

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Research papers   |   04/29/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Projects in the Maharashtra State of India, especially among rural dwellers in the Ghats Mountains area, to improve water use and availability were actively pursued by Canadian and Indian researchers in the 1990s. This project was carried out with...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Structuring the problem. Three approaches to land use under consideration. Alternative solutions. Analysis of alternative solutions. Evaluation. References....»

Economic history of Hong Kong during the 20th century

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Term papers   |   04/29/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «In this essay I will explore the economic history of Hong Kong during the 20th century. Hong Kong, during this period, I will argue, went from an entrepot trading outpost, which nevertheless attracted large British trading companies, to a major...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The patterns of economic activity in Hong Kong . The Hong Kong legal system . The expansion of capitalism in the age of globalization . The first major change in the Hong Kong's economy . The composition of the Hong Kong work-force...»

Environmental toxicology on metallic mercury spill: A case in the versatile estrie and the steps to a successful decontamination

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Term papers   |   04/29/2009   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : «In October 1996, the directions of public health in the Eastern Townships (Estrie-DSP) and a multipurpose area that have requested the collaboration of the Center for Toxicology of Quebec (CTQ) to the management of mercury spill metal in a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Summary.. Introduction. Biological monitoring. Monitoring of cases where exposure was moderate to high. Followed by the versatile. Discussion. Conclusion. Reference....»

Customer satisfaction level towards American Express in India

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   04/29/2009   |   .doc   |   24 pages
Document abstract : «This is an overall study of the organization of American Express Bank Ltd. where it's working environment and various policies and practice are studied. The methodology used was conducting personal interview with all the functional manager...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Industry profile: American Express Bank. American Express Bank in India. Areas of business. Products and services. Brains behind American Express Bank. Functional areas. Policies. Organizational chart. Competitors of American Express...»

What is asset based financing?

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Theses   |   04/29/2009   |   .doc   |   42 pages
Document abstract : «ABF is a financing method that is driven by the assets of companies. Assets include current assets, such as accounts receivables and inventory, and fixed assets, such as plant and machinery. ABF allows an SME to utilize its own assets to meet its...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. What is Asset Based Finance (ABF)?. The Pros and cons of Asset-Based Financing. Types of Asset Based Financing. An indepth study of Asset-Based Financing. Advantages and disadvantages. Article: Bank loans for small...»

Adidas in India

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   04/29/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Adidas AG is a German sports apparel manufacturer, part of the Adidas Group. It registered as Adidas AG on 18 August 1949 (with lower-case lettering: "Adidas"). The company was named after its founder, Adolf (Adi) Dassler, who started producing...»

Synopsis abstract : «Background. Adidas in India. Industry scenario. Scope of study. Consumers . Consumer behaviour. Environmental analysis . Retail. Competitors. Segmentation. Targeting and positioning . Recommendations. Appendix...»

Emerging trends in cash management

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Indian project   |   04/29/2009   |   .doc   |   35 pages
Document abstract : «Whenever any long-term investment is considered the future cash flows from the project, the uncertainty of those cash flows, and the opportunity cost of the funds invested in the project are evaluated. Investments in current assets are also...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Background study of cash management. Two basic models that help in determining levels of cash. The Baumol model. The Miller Orr model. What is cash management. The four P's of marketing cash management. Environmental analysis. Generic...»

Study of consumer behavior in selecting mobile phones

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Research papers   |   04/29/2009   |   .doc   |   24 pages
Document abstract : «Mobile users today want their handsets to be converged devices handling multiple functions, entertainment being the most important among them. They want their mobile to be fully loaded with top-end features, but they want all that at affordable...»

Synopsis abstract : «Objectives of the research. An overview of the business context. Story of Nokia- the market leader. Research design. Consumer satisfaction analysis. Reseach methodology. Analysis. Conclu...»

Building digital brands

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Term papers   |   04/29/2009   |   .doc   |   40 pages
Document abstract : «Online has always taken a back seat to offline in brand building. Yet online offers the best options for building a meaningful brand, options that didn't exist only a few years ago. Companies without a solid digital brand strategy are literally...»

Synopsis abstract : «The spillover effect. New creative approaches. Re evaluating media investments. Getting closer to the consumer . Implications for marketers. Need of a new marketing model. How to build and manage digital brands?. Personalization tools . Rethinking...»

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