Plаce of Buddhist educаtion in present dаy Vietnam

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «In the beginning the Christiаn Erа, the people in vаrious pаrts of Southeаst Аsiа found out of Buddhism аs а result of increased contact with the Indian merchants who had come to the region to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Historical overview of Buddhism in Vietnam.. Dam Luu's initiatives of Buddhist Education in Vietnam.. A big input to the Buddhism education.. Vietnam: Considered a Chinese province. . Dam Luu's idea of chanting Buddhist scriptures in...»

American HRM model vs. European HRM model: Is the American model exportable to Europe?

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Case study   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The success of the American firms and the rapid economic growth of the country seem to give significant emphasis on the US way of managing a business. Seen as part of management, the US strategic human resource management models are often considered...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Definition of American HRM models.. The hard and the calculative approaches.. HRM strategy and corporate strategy.. The issue of cultural gap or the cultural divergence.. Disparities within Europe itself.. The European...»

To what extent can the Thatcher-type reforms be applied in France or adapted to France?

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «During the past twelve years, three of Jacques Chirac's Prime ministers -Alain Juppé, Jean-Pierre Raffarin and Dominique de Villepin- decided to reform but backed out in the face of protests. The election of a new President, who claimed that he was...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. similarities between N. Sarkozy and M. Thatcher. . Change in the political colour: 1964 and 1979 in England and 1981 and 2002 in France.. Another main difference between the situations in the two...»

Marketing plan: Manix

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Market study   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Manix competes on the condoms market, which is composed of two important brands: Durex and Manix itself. Durex is the market leader with 35% of market share and Manix follows it with 26%: their competition is based on branding (advertising campaigns...»

Synopsis abstract : «Basic facts.. French condoms market and position of Manix.. Manix's goals and vision.. Problems and opportunities.. Issues confronted.. Opportunities.. Segments and objectives.. The targeted segments.. Qualitative and quantitative objectives of the...»

Taylor and scientific management

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «Even if Taylor's main researches date from the end of the XIXth century, these still exert an important influence on nowadays' industries, such as the car industry. Indeed, Taylor's works remain an important basis in the organizational structure of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Background and career of Frederick Winslow Taylor.. Situation and conditions leading to the development of the model.. General context.. Bond with Taylor's personal experience.. First experiment.. Second experiment.. Third...»

Jürgen Habermas overemphasises the role of the public sphere in his theory of law and democracy

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Jürgen Habermas (born June 18, 1929 in Düsseldorf) is a German philosopher, political scientist and sociologist in the tradition of critical theory. His work focuses on the analysis of advanced capitalist industrial society and of democracy and the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Habermas's public sphere and his theory of law and democracy.. Habermas's definiton of the public sphere.. An ideal of unrestricted rational discussion of public matters. Habermas defense of the principles of popular sovereignty.. The...»

Acupuncture

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The term acupuncture comes from Latin acus which means "needle" and pungere which means "prick". In China, the practice of acupuncture can perhaps be traced as far back as the first millennium BC and archeological evidence has been identified...»

Synopsis abstract : «Origin.. Basic principles.. Traditional theory.. An example of acupuncture treatment.. Efficiency and risks.. Efficiency.. Risk.. Conclusion.. Webography.....»

Have we entered an age of religious extremism?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «For many years, and especially since the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11th, public discussion has focused concern on religious extremism. Manifestation of extremism can be bigotry and intolerance, excessiveness, or...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The existence of unfair systems.. Increase of extremism in individuals too.. The spreading of extremism.. Conclusion.. Sources.....»

Business plan: Personal traveller - tourism in China

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   26 pages
Document abstract : «Personal Traveler is a travel related service company which links with travel agencies in leading European markets in forming a customized package to fit the need of "third-age" foreign travelers in main Chinese cities. The venture will leverage on...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary.. The product.. Current problems.. Language of tour guides.. General language ability in China and cultural misunderstandings.. Road signs.. Mission statement.. The product.. Tourism industry in Beijing, China.. Visitor...»

Placement report: Assurances générales de France of Allianz AGF

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «The AGF Group is a major player in insurance and financial services, both in France and in more than twenty countries around the world. It has more than 60 billion clients from more than 70 countries world-wide. Backed by the n 1 in European...»

Synopsis abstract : «Structure and activities of AGF.. Contact details.. Nature of the business.. Legal structure of AGF.. Management structure of AGF.. Size, number of staff, key figures for 2000-2003.. Vision of AGF.. Strategic objectives.. Product/service...»

Chesebrough-Pond's Inc. Vaseline petroleum jelly (VPJ) (2005)

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «Robert Augustus Chesebrough, a 22-year-old chemist from Brooklyn, New York, created Vaseline Petroleum Jelly. "Oil rig workers discovered that rod wax, a petroleum by-product from oil rig pumps, healed their cuts and burns. Chesebrough extracted...»

Synopsis abstract : «Product and company presentation.. VPJ uses.. VPJ position in the company.. Place, price and advertising.. VPJ SWOT analysis.. Competition for VPJ.. Segmentation for VPJ.. People in VPJ marketing mix.. Segmentation recommendations.. Possible plans...»

The objectives of the macroeconomics policy critical and assessment in the South African economy

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Although South Africa is regarded as an "economic powerhouse" in Africa and has a strong modern industrial and financial base, it faces severe developmental challenges: poverty, high level of inequality, unemployment" (Fourie and Burger 2003: 4)....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The objectives of macroeconomic policy.. The SA fiscal policy objectives.. The SA monetary policy objectives.. Comments.. To what extent does the government pursue the same objectives as the Reserve Bank?. To what extent do the...»

Political governance and corporate governance

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   15 pages
Document abstract : «The 20th century was viewed as the age of management; the early 21st century is predicted to be more focused on governance. There is a distinction between politics and governance, where the former is regarded as cooperation between people with...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Political and corporate governance: Similarities.. The term 'governance'.. Simultaneous evolution.. The entrepreneur and the Industrial Revolution.. The apparition of the shareholder and the parliamentary government.. Managerial...»

International journalism: Freedom of the press in China

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «First, China as a growing power in the world is a country which fuels many observations and issues. And as a student in political science I need to learn more about the Asian miracle and obviously what the main obstacles remain in the Chinese race...»

Synopsis abstract : «The idea of the subject.. Introduction.. Condemnation of a scandalous situation: Some facts and examples to illustrate the current situation.. Internet: A possible way for the opposition?. The possible positive influence of the up-coming Olympic...»

Sustainable development, oil and the future: the trilogy

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   18 pages
Document abstract : «Sustainable development has been extensively discussed in the past few years, and is still a great matter of concern nowadays. In fact, there is no single way to deal with this subject, except choosing a guideline of this workshop avoiding...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Public and private actors of the development model.. The State: Unique effective party in market externalities, thus responsible for sustainable development.. Limited liability of the State: The role of non-governmental organisms in...»

Why should a company improve its employees' working conditions? Inquiry on Bouygues construction

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «How can business improve people's lives? That is the issue of this inaugural seminar, and we decided to study a sector where there are real risks for employees, such as the building trade. On this way we chose Bouygues Construction, because we were...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Legal framework.. What is the legal framework in France about security?. Home rules.. From words to actions.. Human resources: Interview of Valerie Ferrand.. On a builders yard: Interview of Jonathan Angotti.. Ethics or...»

The business cycle in South Africa

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The economic powerhouse of the continent, South Africa produces one fifth of its entire production. The gross domestic product (GDP) is four times that of its southern African neighbors and covering around 25% of the entire continent's GDP....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The current state of the business cycle in South Africa.. The current prospects for the business cycle in South Africa.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

Is today's globalization different from globalization a hundred years ago?

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Michael D. Bordo, Professor of Economics and Director of the Center for Monetary and Financial History at Rutgers University, says, in Globalization in Historical Perspective (2002), says "globalization has become a buzzword of the new millennium"....»

Synopsis abstract : «Trade.. The first wave.. The second wave.. Production factors mobility.. Capital.. Labour.. Policy and situation.. The policy trilemma.. The first wave.. The second wave.. Inequalities.. Conclusion.. Re...»

Discuss the link between procurement, sourcing, suppliers, and production strategies in supply chains

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The mission of supply chain management is to have processes integrated between the functions of the firm. Consequently, procurement, production, distribution, and marketing are members of a network. The vision of the supply chain management is to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. . Definitions.. Supply chain management.. Strategy.. The supply chain management as modules.. Links between activities.. Link...»

How Clarins and its "Body Lift" can be a total success in Brazil?

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   27 pages
Document abstract : «After three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. Exploiting vast natural resources, it is today South America's leading economic power and a regional leader. Meanwhile Brazil continues to develop its...»

Synopsis abstract : «Brazil: geography.. Natural resources.. Terrain.. Climate.. Environment.. Population.. History.. Social institutions.. Family value.. Women in Brazilian society.. Political system in Brazil.. Legal system.. Organization of the judiciary...»

Coursework assignment: Marketing plan

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Term papers   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «The Coca-Cola Corporation is the leader throughout the world in the soft-drinks market thanks to its international famous drink, the Coca-Cola. The company developed a range around the most unavoidable product (Diet Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero, Cherry...»

Synopsis abstract : «Description and analysis of company and industry.. The Coca-Cola Corporation: an international firm.. A strategic marketplace for a specific industry.. The sparkling mineral water.. Idea generation.. Concept and concept test.. A clear...»

A history of the UE: Robert Schuman

Political science   |   European union   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «On May 9th, 1950, Robert Schuman, a French statesman and visionary European, gave a speech soon to be known as "the Schuman Declaration". This event determined Europe's future and is considered as the birth of actual functional European integration;...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Robert Schuman's personal background: His involvement in the European integration process.. Robert Schuman's youth.. First political involvements: Robert Schuman takes up the European cause.. Robert Schuman, one of Europe's Founding...»

The evolution of sex imagery in French advertising

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   17 pages
Document abstract : «The term "Chic Porn" is sometimes seen differently by the customers. On one hand, it reveals something that the customer rejects and on the other hand something exciting. It is very interesting to analyze the use of sex imagery in advertising and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Methodology.. Introduction.. 'Chic porn': The marketing trend.. Sex imagery is essentially used by luxury brands.. Chic Porn: Raised in a socio-cultural context.. A strategy which draws attention.. A particular marketing method.. A...»

New opportunities for women in France: The case of Ségolène Royal

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout the history of France, it seems that women have always appeared to be inferior to men, at least since the settling process in the Gallic period. The dominant religion, Catholicism, has intensified this state of mind as it considers God as...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Family and equality at work and at home.. Evolution thanks to new fields of research.. Women and work.. Parity: Is it the sign of a crisis of democracy?. the impact of the French Revolution.. Before the declaration.. After the...»

Placement report: The launch of eBay in an OXFAM charity shop

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   23 pages
Document abstract : «From the 13th of May to the 4th of August, I was in Bristol, a town from the South West of England. From the beginning, I knew that I wanted to go to England because it is the nearest country to learn English and also because I was interested to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Presentation of the company.. This is Oxfam.. The history of Oxfam shops.. The Oxfam shop I worked for.. Launch pf Ebay in the Oxfam shop.. eBay: A new way of selling for Oxfam.. The functioning of eBay according to Oxfam.. Results...»

Building democratic institutions: East and West Lecturer: A. Dimitrova

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The accession in May 2004 of eight countries from Eastern Europe to the European Union and the future membership of Romania and Bulgaria in 2007 tends to show the importance, for these post-communist states, to find a new order and to gain more...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Making democracy work: Civic traditions of modern Italy by Robert Putnam.. Putnam's idea that post-communist states should be affected by a 'vicious circle'.. Social capital networks during socialism.. The case-study of Novgorod the...»

Case Study: Surasia's ministry of internal affairs (headquarters)

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : «This paper will analyse the Suraisia government Ministry of Internal Affairs' attempt to introduce an innovative culture to the Ministry of internal affairs HQ (MIQ) through the creation of "SSS" and "3i" initiatives. This analysis will take into...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Outline of change.. Drivers of change.. Nature of change.. Stakeholders involved.. Approach taken.. Consequences of change.. Theoretical analyses.. Lewin's planned approach.. Dawson's emergent approach.. Dunphy & Stace's changing...»

The current brand situation: EDF

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «There are great modifications in the organization of the electric sector in Europe. It is agreed that the sector management must change and must adapt to the requirements of the European Unique Market, and that consequently the invisible power of...»

Synopsis abstract : «The current brand situation.. Strategic behavior of the group.. Improvement of the marketing policy.. Positioning of the activities by country.. Competing situation of EDF in Europe.. Porter Matrix.. The Importance of brand management in value...»

Twingo II in Japan

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Renault is a famous French vehicle manufacturer, which produces cars, buses, tractors and trucks. Previously known as Société Renault Frères, the company was founded in 1898. Since 2000, the group signed an Alliance with Nissan, the Japanese...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary.. Introduction.. The Japanese market.. The car industry in Japan.. The demand in Japan.. The Renault Twingo.. The launch of the Twingo in Japan.. Analysis of the market.. The...»

Why did communism become established in Eastern Europe after the Second World War?

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «On the 25th of April 1945, shortly before the official end of the Second World War, American and Soviet soldiers meet at the Elbe river. But to reach the Elbe river, the Russian troops had to come all the way across Europe, and so across Eastern...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The reasons why communism was implemented in Eastern Europe.. Two 'exclusive zones of influence'. . The efficient presence of the Red Army in the occupied countries. . The Soviets chasing off the Nazis from Eastern Europe.. The role...»

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