Globalization and jobs

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Term papers   |   03/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Over the past two decades, labor has become increasingly globalized. The integration of China, India, and the former Eastern bloc into the world economy, together with population growth, has led to an estimated fourfold increase in the effective...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The impact of global transformations on the Canadian labor market.. New type of globalization.. Deindustrialization and high unemployment.. Capital's drive to regain control over labor markets.. The 'end of Canada' as a result of the...»

Steroids and sport

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Term papers   |   03/12/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The idea of doping in sport is not a new one, in fact it is said to have roots as far back as 1876 when a highly regarded Professor of medicine in Edinburgh, Scotland took some athletes from his university into the mountains to introduce them to the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Understanding why an athlete would risk their health and reputation by taking performance enhancing drugs.. The motivation to be number one.. The case of Ben Johnson.. Advertising and the face of sport.. If a group of athletes were...»

Social movements and depoliticization

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   03/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «When one endeavors to study sociology within the context of our society, we must view it and assess it in relation to the social infrastructures that are already in place. This in no small way means that politics needs to be a contributing factor. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The neo-liberal political economy.. The individual is not autonomous.. The mass society theory.. Recruiting via different kinds of social networks.. The women's movement.. Conclusion.. Bibliograph...»

Asian immigration policies in Canada: 1880-1923

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   03/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Today Canada prides itself on being one of the most multicultural countries in the world. This country has people from all over the world. All of these different people have different stories. The story of Asian-Canadians is an interesting one,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Asian's that migrated to Canada.. Royal Commission inquiring into the problem of Chinese immigration. . A steady stream of anti-Chinese legislation.. The awareness that the 'threat' of Asian migration was not over. . The Laurier...»

Aboriginal social problems in Canada: From an anti-oppressive perspective of social work

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   03/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Social problems are inherent truths within any society. Developed countries have social problems in the same way that developing countries do. However, in many cases in developed countries, the people who live there do not always now that the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Order and conflict perspectives.. The order perspectives way of dealing with social problems.. Proving to be helpful in determining the reason for the iltreatment of the Aboriginal peoples of Canada.. An anti-oppressive social...»

How the Korean War started

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   03/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The war in Korea was the first war waged against an aggressor state by the United Nations in the twentieth century. It was unlike any other major conflict in that there was no formal declaration of war to mark its beginnings and no peace treaty to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Cairo Conference of 1943.. Chistiakov and a communist state north of the 38 degree Parallel. . Truman's of the Russian propaganda undermining the military government of South Korea.. Election befrore the US troops pulled...»

Wind-energy and TransAlta Wind

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   03/12/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Canada was one of the first countries to sign the Kyoto Protocol, on April 29, 1998. Formal ratification came more than four years later, on Dec. 17, 2002. But Canada's continued participation in Kyoto seemed certain to end with the election of a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Fastest growing renewable energy source in Canada.. A total installed capacity of over 5600 megawatts.. 13,000 high-quality jobs.. The efforts made by the Canadian government.. TransAlta Wind.. Why wind power is a good investment in...»

Rock music in Iran and its impact on youth culture

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   03/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Every weekday in Tehran, it is a common scene to see hundreds of worried relatives and parents flock around one of the government buildings to find out whether or not their children have been arrested for breaking the moral laws of the Islamic...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A country that became rich almost overnight.. Those that are challenging the usual norms of Iranian society.. The idea of the basement. . The emerging rock music movement in Iran.. The internet and the growth and proliferation of...»

"From the purpose of playing": Determining a text of Hamlet

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : «In the introduction for Hamlet in William Shakespeare: A Textual Companion, Gary Taylor writes that "of all the two-text plays, Hamlet comes closest to Lear in the scale and complexity of the textual variation apparently resulting from authorial...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A brief explanation of the past and current textual controversies of Hamlet.. The book The Shakespeare Wars by Ron Rosenbaum.. Three recognized substantive texts of Hamlet.. An audience-centered study of the changes.. The opening line...»

The Taliban in Pakistan: Before and after 9/11

Political science   |   International relations   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «It is safe to say that in the years leading up to the September 11 attacks, the United States had little to no working relationship with Pakistan, especially when it came to stopping the Taliban. In fact, the United States contributed to the...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Taliban's roots in Pakistan.. September 11 attacks and the turning points in the relationship between Pakistan and the Taliban.. Before September 11.. Taliban's main center of power.. Pakistan: Instrumental in their rise to power. . The...»

Solving the human problem: Mrs. Alving, Juno Boyle and tragic motherhood

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «In Raymond Williams' Modern Tragedy, the famous scholar provides an outstanding explanation for the roles of tragic hero and tragic action in modern drama. He argues that "the ordinary tragic action is what happens through the hero" (79, italics are...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Scholars view of Sophocles' classic tragedy Oedipus the King.. The orphanage as a symbol of Mrs. Alving's desire to bury the ghosts of her husband's checkered past.. The stunning admission and the 'tragic rhythm'.. Ignoring Mrs....»

The future of race

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «To claim that race does not exist sounds shocking at first. So many decisions and views of the world are made taking the idea of race into account. Yet the genetic claims of race, as such claims usually perceived and discussed, are not grounded in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The consequences of believing in race.. History of racism as prejudice and dominance.. Racism: Inherent to definitions of race.. Hate in a very extreme and true form.. Ways in which structures benefits whites.. Freedom from...»

An investigation into the effect of exercise on clinical depression

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Problems with depression are by no means limited to those who are clinically diagnosed as being so. Generalised, negative affect is experienced by everyone throughout the course of a lifetime. Usually, non clinical depression is linked to some kind...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Problems with depression.. Profile of Mood States (POMS).. Traditional treatments for depression.. Epidemiological evidence.. The first study conducted by William Morgan.. The second study: Conducted by Camacho, Roberts, Lazarus,...»

Leaders of the New Wave: An essay on Louis Malle and Jean-Luc Godard

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Jean Cocteau once wrote, "true realism consists of revealing the surprising things which habit keeps covered and prevents us from seeing." But where do we find this "true realism?" Since our reality is blinded by our habit, daily rituals,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The begining of the 'New Wave'.. Louis Malle and Jean-Luc Godard.. Elevator to the Gallows.. The opening scene of the movie.. The extreme close-up style.. The ending to Elevator to the Gallows.. Breathless.. The opening scene of...»

The Hunger Artists

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «As many authors have spent novels analyzing, we are not alone in constructing ourselves. In his essay "Postscripts on Societal Control," Deleuze aptly states "control is not a closed system." In this world of ever-growing commodities and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Frederic Jameson's critique: Linkage of art to commerce.. The government and the creation of a hierarchy within the art world.. How does one control one's art?. Franz Kafka: The Hunger Artist.. The mechanic production and funding of...»

The process of chemical dependency

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Peele, Brodsky, and Arnold (1991:133) cited in Dowieko (1993:11) maintain that '[addiction] is not an all-or-nothing thing, but a continuum from moderate excess to severe compulsion'. With this citation in mind, I will attempt to discuss both the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Definitions of chemical use, abuse and addiction.. The notion of chemical use.. Drug abuse.. The concept of chemical addiction: Robson.. Discussion of models on the process of chemical dependency.. Model of the process of chemical...»

The impact of violence and aggression on Social Workers

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «'Violence and aggression pose threats to society and individuals at work or outside of work. The cost in terms of disruption, bad image, and absenteeism, and turnover, accidents at work, burnout and compensation are increasingly becoming apparent....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Aggression and violence: Tangible crises for adult life.. Understanding of ourselves and the social context of the colleague.. Violence: Behavioral component of aggression.. Aggression: The intention preceding violence.. The victims...»

Psychoanalytic and biogenic perspectives of psychopathy with respect to phobia etiology and treatment

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Psychopathy or abnormal psychology is the term used for the study of 'illnesses related to the mind', and so includes the etiology and treatment of schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorders and phobias etc. In general it can be seen to encompass...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Focus of the biogenic model of psychopathy.. Phobias.. The 'Little Hans' case study.. Freud's psychoanalytic theory of phobia etiology and treatment.. Three main areas for criticisms.. Modified of the psychoanalytic theory of phobias...»

Psychodynamic/psychoanalytic and cognitive-behavioral approach to the understanding and treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Obsessive-Compulsive disorder is not yet fully understood, and thus is presently the subject of a number of possible theories regarding its origin and treatment. Despite this controversy however, a number of basic facts regarding the symptoms and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The basic symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.. Understanding the Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.. The Freudian theory.. The Cognitive-Behavioral approach.. The Psychodynamic approach.. Compromise between the two approaches.. The...»

Can psychological stress cause physical illness?

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Stress is a fundamental human coping mechanism for dealing with threats and adjusting to new (often sudden) changes in the demands of the environment. Fundamentally it can be described as an individual's perception of the balance between the demands...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Stress as a fundamental human mechanism for dealing with threats.. General Adaptation Syndrome.. The psychological response.. Chronic stress: the opposite effect on the immune system.. Personality traits and coping styles.. Link...»

Experiences of Apple's symbolic foundations

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «Sparked by a phenomenon that I call "I-culture"; this research attempts, at first, to delineate the contours of the technological culture that Apple attempts to construct through various symbolic approaches. It then explores how people receive these...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Methods.. Theoretical framework.. History.. Apple's symbolic foundations: Counter culture.. Evolution of logos.. Apple as democratic.. Apple as individualistic.. Apple as stylistic.. Apple as status symbols.. How do people experience...»

Online help desk

Science & technology   |   Computer science   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   52 pages
Document abstract : «Online Help Desk (OHD) for the facilities in the campus. This is an Intranet based application that can be accessed throughout the campus. This system can be used to automate the workflow of service requests for the various facilities in the campus....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Analysis.. System analysis.. System specifications.. Design approach.. Introduction to the design.. UML diagrams.. Data flow diagrams.. E-R diagrams.. Project modules.. Implementation.. Concept and techniques.. Testing.. Test...»

Financial analysis

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   30 pages
Document abstract : «One of the most important techniques of financial analysis is a preparation of funds flow statement. It is the statement which portrays the changes in the financial position of an enterprise. Balance sheet and income statement do not present a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Meaning and introduction. Need and importance of funds flow statement. Profile of the industry. Problems faced. Export of the plastic goods. Prospects. Understanding important concepts. Concept of funds. Concept of flow. Concept of...»

Performance appraisal

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   29 pages
Document abstract : «An organization's goals can be achieved when people put in their best effort. Employee assessment is one of the fundamental jobs of HRM, but not an easily on though, unless we know the strengths and weakness of the employee and speed by the area of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Purpose of performance appraisal. Theoritical concept. Career planning and development and movement of employees. The appraiser. A paradigm shift in the performance appraisal concept. Process of evaluation. Methods for appraising...»

Study and analysis of extrusion processes

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   29 pages
Document abstract : «Today most of the industries use this Extrusion process, for manufacturing of different components. In this process a block of metal is reduced in cross section by forcing it through a die orifice under high pressure. In general, extrusion is used...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Types of extrusion.. Direct (forward) extrusion.. Indirect (reverse, inverted or backward) extrusion.. Hydrostatic extrusion.. Impact extrusion.. Polymer extrusion (Screw type).. Classification based on temperature.. Hot...»

Market for retailers

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   29 pages
Document abstract : «MARKETING: A social and managerial process where by individuals and groups obtains what they need and want through creating and exchanging products and value with others. MARKETING CONCEPT: The marketing management philosophy holds that...»

Synopsis abstract : «Chapter I.. Introduction.. Introduction to marketing.. Introduction to retailing.. Topic and significance.. Need and importance of the study.. Objectives of the study.. Research methodology.. Limitations of the study.. Chapter II.. Company...»

Study on impeller manufacturing for centrifugal fans

Science & technology   |   Physics & chemistry   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   27 pages
Document abstract : «The Tail Rotor Spindle is the one of the main component in the Helicopters. The helicopters are used for transportation, for construction, for firefighting, search and rescue, and a variety of other jobs that requires its special...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Helicopter.. Uses of helicopters.. How helicopters fly.. Helicopter rotor system.. Single main rotor.. The main rotor.. The tail rotor.. Metrology of tail rotor spindle.. Material used for tail rotor spindle.. Applications of titanium...»

Mutual funds in India

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   41 pages
Document abstract : «A Mutual Fund is a trust that pools the savings of a number of investors who share a common financial goal. The money thus collected is then invested in capital market instruments such as shares, debentures and other securities. The income earned...»

Synopsis abstract : «Chapter 1.. Introduction.. Need for the study.. Objectives of the study.. Methodology.. Scope of the study.. Limitations of the study.. Chapter 2.. Profile of the industry.. Profile of the company.. Chapter 3.. Topic of the study.. Chapter 4.. Data...»

A study of the power press

Science & technology   |   Physics & chemistry   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   17 pages
Document abstract : «Press is a tool used to work on sheet metal to convert its shape to the required item. Power presses are used for producing large quantities of components quickly, accurately and economically from the cold working of mild steel and other ductile...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. The power press.. Components of the press.. Major components.. Methods of classifying the press.. According to the force of power.. According to the number of rams and slides.. According to the mechanism of the power...»

Consumer Protection Act of India: When the consumer is a king

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   31 pages
Document abstract : «A consumer is a user of goods and services. Any person paying for goods and services which he uses is entitled to expect that the goods and services are of a nature and quality promised to him by the seller. The earlier principle of "Caveat...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction to the act.. Who is a consumer and who is not?. Important definitions.. Rights of consumer.. Redressal machinery under the act.. Consumer disputes redressal agencies.. Consumer protection council.. Complaints.. Who can file a...»

Customer relationship management's approach to create, adopt and redefine the marketing strategies

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   17 pages
Document abstract : «The intensity and the traffic in competition is on the rise ever since the idea of globalization was adopted. One cannot deny the fact that the ever changing customers attitude, behavior, shift in needs, tastes and other variants are making life...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A clearer perspective about modern management tools.. Importance of CRM.. Targeting of customers and segmentation of market.. Examples of a few database and CRM tools.. The 4P's of marketing.. Product development.. Pricing.. Sales...»

Internet banking

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   24 pages
Document abstract : «This project deals with the origin of Internet and the World Wide Web. It also emphasizes on the development of e-commerce and with it the development of Internet banking. We have seen how traditional banking was done and how the Internet has...»

Synopsis abstract : «Summary. Introduction . Origin of the internet. The world wide web. E-Commerce. Banking and internet. Traditional banking. Relationship banking. Home banking and internet banking. Infrastructure. Ways to bank online. MS Money and Quicken. Physical...»

Quebec as a "distinct society"

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «For as long as Quebec has been a part of Canada, there has always been debate about what their role is in Canadian federalism, but in most cases it has been nothing more than debate and rhetoric on both sides. There have always been, and will...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The discussions of 'Quebec as a distinct society'.. One key component of the Quebec identity.. The continuing perception in Quebec: A need for a distinctive social identity.. Conclusion.. Bibliogr...»

Strategic decision making and its importance in the corporate world

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «According to Prasad (2001) every organization is involved in a complicated pattern of decisions from board of directors to specific decisions about the day to day processes. Some of these decisions have a long- term effect while others have only...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Strategy according to Michael Porter.. Levels of strategy in an organization.. Corporate level strategies.. Business level strategies.. Operational strategies.. Strategic management.. Strategic position.. Strategic...»

Strategic management with reference to BritCo Hotels

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Recent studies in the field of strategic management indicate that there is а lack of knowledge on strategy implementation and therefore, the managers cannot achieve the set targets in order to implement а strategic plan although they do...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Strategy development.. Strategic change.. Strategic implementation and scanning.. Barriers in implementation.. A case study.. Case study: The yield management project (YMP) in BritCo Hotels.. Strategic implementation...»

The notion that strategy is independent of the details of running an organization: The great fallacy of conventional management

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Defining strategy is a challenging thing to do but the characteristics of strategy can be summed up in the following definition, "A strategy is the set of actions through which an organisation, by accident or design, develops and uses them to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. What is strategy?. Components of a good strategy.. What is strategic management?. The strategy making process : Conventional management approach.. Levels of strategy in an organisation.. Strategic decision-making.. Characteristics of...»

Study and analysis of the impact of implementing ERP solutions on large industries

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   38 pages
Document abstract : «Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are the most ambitious, sophisticated use of information technology (IT) by businesses to date. Managers must compare the massive investments of resources and time to be committed to an ERP implementation...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Introduction. Evolution of ERP. About ERP systems. Model layer of ERP. Case study. Literature review. Definition of ERP. Features of ERP systems. Modules. Functions of ERP. Impact of implementation. Benefits and limitations. ERP...»

The role played by Human Resources and their contribution in the success of Merger and Acquisitions. Case study: Tata -Corus

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   45 pages
Document abstract : «Tata-Corus, Arcelor-Mittal, Daimler-Chrysler, America online- Time Warner. The phenomenon of Merger and Acquisition has proved to be a very popular means for organizations to achieve growth and promote strategic change, especially during the last...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Background.. Case company.. Research question.. Outlines of the research.. Literature review.. Recent trends in merger & acquisition activity.. Motives behind merger and acquisitions.. Why mergers and acquisitions...»

A feminist perspective on climate change issues

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Climate change has emerged over the last thirty years as one of the major issues in international politics. It is now generally accepted that greenhouse gases emissions are contributing to a process of global warming which is leading to an increased...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A key problem.. Research on men's and women's differing experiences of natural disasters.. Women who are dependent on the land.. Report on Asian Development Bank.. Cultural feminists like Carole Gilligan.. The proportion of women...»

Affluent youth rebellion in the 1960s

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «The decade of the 1960s was a tumultuous time for universities and the students that occupied them. It was a time of changing values, gone were the days of the Old Communist Left of the decades prior, and arrived was the movement of the New Left. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The students of these times.. Seeing the 'American values' they held so dear: Rhetoric being espoused by people.. New breed of the New Left.. The student rebellion of the 1960's.. The baby-boom generation.. The New Left movement:...»

What is ‘Postmodernism’?

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The term 'postmodernism' is a somewhat elusive one for it does not constitute an ideology, such as Marxism or liberalism, nor, as Callum Brown argues, is it a 'state of government or economy…[or even] a coherent set of beliefs' . However,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Postmodernism.. Major fundamental principle.. Evolution.. The real leap between poststructuralism and postmodernism.. The concept of sign and semiotic theory in postmodernism.. The semiotic application in history.. The product of all...»

Can Gilligan's claim that women have a distinctive moral voice be justified?

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Women have traditionally been viewed as carers and nurturers. Is this fair today? Is the reality slightly different to that? Do women have a distinctive moral perspective at all? Is o, what does it amount too? Questions such as these will be...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Gilligan's model.. The crux of Gilligan's argument.. 'Different voice' of feminine morality.. The notion of a moral language utilized by women.. Gilligan's model and Kohlberg's model.. Criticism for Gilligan's...»

Stereotypes are always inaccurate

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Does a person's view of the qualities that members of particular groups have, reflect the reality of life, or are errors being made when groups and behaviours are observed? A definition of stereotypes with the fewest constraining assumptions is that...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Stereotype accuracy.. Evaluation of the kernel of truth approach.. Illusory correlation.. Evaluation of the illusory correlation.. Cognitive miser.. Stereotype accuracy.. Self-categorisation theory (SCT).. Stereotype...»

Old age and death are taboo subjects in contemporary western culture

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «It may be useful to first define the two main terms that will be studied. The first term is death; the Collins Dictionary defines death as the 'end of life'. Clinically this defined as there is a lack of heartbeat and breathing along with lack of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Dr Elisabeth Kubler-Ross: 5 emotional stages of dying. . Denial.. Anger.. Bargaining.. Depression.. Acceptance. . Religious belief in contemporary western society.. Life and death in the Himalayan region.. Funerals and mourning in the...»

To what extent is competition between social groups a necessary condition for inter-group discrimination?

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Discrimination is a highly contentious issue in our contemporary society, and is still not a thoroughly understood phenomenon, despite extensive and illuminating psychological research. The question acknowledges that there is a place for competition...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The basic procedure of the series of experiments.. The good sportsmanship displayed by the Eagles.. The summer camp studies.. The contrast between Sherif and Tajfel.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

Is perception based on unconscious inferences?

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Perception and awareness of our surroundings are things we continually take for granted and without these abilities it would be impossible to navigate our way safely round our environment. Roth (1986) described perception as, "The means by which...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The fact that we perceive a 3 dimensional world from a 2 dimensional image.. System break down.. Constructivist approach and the idea of perception.. Gibson: Ecological approach to perception.. Gibson's...»

Violence against Aboriginal women

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Violence against women is a persistent and ongoing problem in Canada and around the world. It affects women's social and economic equality, physical and mental health, well-being and economic security. The effects of domestic violence are...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Aboriginal women in Canada.. Literature review.. Who Is Most at Risk for Intimate Partner Violence? A Canadian Population-Based Study.. The paper The Normative Protection of Women from Violence by Richard B. Felson.. The article The...»

The "Kurdish Problem" in Turkey

Political science   |   International relations   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The "Kurdish issue" is Turkey's most difficult and painful problem, one that presents a vast moral dilemma for the country. The issue feeds Turkey's continuing inflation and is the major source of human rights violations and the biggest irritant in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Turkey's key internal conflict.. How do aspiring democratic societies extend democratic discourse into the sensitive realm of security issues?. The late President Turgut Ozal: Impact in reversing Turkey's traditional policy of denying...»

Democracy deficit in Canada

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Canadians have always loved the fact that their nation is a democracy, and arguable one of the most developed democracies in the world. However, now more than ever before, there is a call from many Canadians to reinvigorate and revitalize...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The term 'democracy deficit' in Canadian polity.. Noticeable symptoms in Canada.. The levels of voter turnout.. This public mistrust of politicians.. The effect of age on a voter's political attitudes and behaviour.. The principle...»

Allocation of resources in the market

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «How does the free-market allocate its resources? This is a question that needs to be considered when choosing an economic theory to base a society on. The well-known neoclassical model is one that takes it direction from the laws of supply and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The many ways in which traditional market systems fail in accomplishing the goal of optimization of resources.. The role of competition.. Monopolistic behavior.. The neoclassical model.. The law of supply and...»

The future of archaeological thought: A debate between Ian Hodder and Lewis Binford

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «In their thoughts on the future of archaeological thought, Ian Hodder and Lewis Binford offer drastically conflicting perspectives. Binford argues that social history can be investigated using the processes of archaeology, yet he shows little...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The book Theoretical archaeology: A reactionary view by Ian Hodder.. Hodder's criticism of the 'New Archaeology'.. Hodder's ongoing critique of archaeological thought.. His article 'Agency and individuals in long term...»

Western Canada 1760 - 1860

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The lure of the western frontier has played a major part in nation-building in North America. During the sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the Pacific Coast from Mexico to Alaska was explored, surveyed and mapped by Spanish, English,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Natives before the discovery of the West by the Europeans.. The economy of the native inhabitants.. The nature of the Indian economy.. The fur trade of the northern peripheries.. Competition: Always a mixed blessing.. One key...»

The erosion of the welfare state in the United States

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   03/03/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «For more than a century welfare states have developed both in Western Europe and in North America. The welfare state is based on the idea that the state or the government should be responsible for maintaining a certain level of service for its...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Recent reforms to the welfare policy: The wrong direction.. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.. President Carter's efforts to have the United States recognize and respect economic human rights.. Bush...»

The 'OneWorld' health model and the prospects for future development of therapeutics for infectious disease of the developing world

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   15 pages
Document abstract : «Despite the vast improvements in health care and prevention of infectious diseases in the developed world, six out of ten deaths in the developing world can still be directly attributed to infectious disease. Diarrheal diseases, lower respiratory...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Research and development for safe efficacious antimicrobials.. Recognition of market failure and the genesis of One World Health.. The visionary behind One World Health.. Four unique features of this model.. Two major roadblocks.. A...»

Pounding the concrete or entering the pool: Efforts to reduce driving

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The cool, clean air blows right on my face. The radio is as loud as I want it. There is minimal lurching, and no smelly strangers sitting right next to me. My shoes are not wet, I did not have to leave a half hour early to get where I need to go,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Values and cost.. The societal level.. The theoretical underpinning for my personal change and plan.. Directly targeting individuals through incentives.. The main outcome variable.. Conclusion.. B...»

The melting pot revisited: Supporting research into the genetic diversity of the American population

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : «The advent of the genomic era has brought with it a host of opinions regarding to what ends genetic tools ought to be applied. There is a growing interest in research that will illustrate the genetic diversity of populations. Advocates suggest that...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. From cartography to ethnography: The implications of the human genome project.. Nazis, Tuskegee and Native Americans: Eugenics fear and modern protections.. The primacy of individual over societal good.. The death of...»

Five strategy innovations to redefine the debate surrounding baseline national health coverage in the United States

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «Healthcare is the single most pressing domestic issue in American politics. Over 45 million Americans are uninsured; likely twice that are underinsured. 80% of the uninsured are workers, or live in families with workers. Extensive work has...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Efforts made towards baseline access to healthcare.. Creation of a social movement.. The opportunity to change the tone surrounding healthcare reform.. Political organizations.. The language of the opposition.. The first step towards...»

Exploring the effect of introducing olfactory triggers on recall ability in relation to levels of processing in memory

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Experiments by Craik and Tulving (1975) suggest recall is enhanced using deeper levels of processing by giving meaning to words, semantic processing, combined with requiring more attention resources at encoding. Based on this an experiment was...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Method.. Procedures.. Results.. Discussion.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

A qualitative study examining children's development of scientific thinking

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «This study compares Piaget's (in Oates et al, 2005) and Vygotsky's (ibid.) respective theories on processes involved in children's cognitive development. Specifically, scientific thinking is examined using children's explanations for why things...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Method.. Design.. Participants.. Materials.. Apparatus.. Procedure.. Results.. Prediction accuracy tables.. Explanation frequency tables.. Discussion.. Conclusion.. ...»

Interventions typically used to manage 'stress' at work and their effectiveness

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «In addition to defining a number of relevant terms (e.g., the notion of stress management and those of intervention-typicality, -goals and -effectiveness), Part 1 of this essay sets the ground for a discussion of the relative usefulness of typical...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Part 1.. Typical SMI's: Definitions and issues.. Stress: Not an easy notion.. Stress management as an intentional activity.. Part 2.. Secondary interventions.. Tertiary interventions.. The Health and Safety Executive in the UK.. The...»

A critical evaluation of media censorship in the US

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «This essay will discuss and analyze the media and censorship of the media in the United States. "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech or of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Censorship.. The presence of media.. The job of the media.. The views of Noam Chomsky.. The views of John Silber.. The popularity of Howard Stern.. The power that the media has.. Tabloids.. The media's money driven motives and O J...»

A class perspective concerning the issue of cloning

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   03/03/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «This paper will attempt to address what is perhaps the single most life altering issue facing our societies today. It is life altering in the utmost sense of the word, literally altering life as we know it. Life on this planet has undergone some...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Genetic engineering.. The natural precursor to cloning.. What is cloning. . Two ways to make a clone.. The begining of cloning.. The cloning of mammals.. A prominent and widely dispersed ideology.. Ethical and moral reflection.. Big...»

The Cherry Orchard: Chekhov's comedy Stanislavski's tragedy

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   02/26/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «When Anton Chekhov began his play The Cherry Orchard in December 1902, he intended it to be a farce in four acts. Having written it during a particularly awful bout with emphysema, it took almost a year for him to send it out to Stanislavski and the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Chekhov's irritation: The impatience of a dying man.. Chekhov's assertion that the work must be taken as a whole.. The Cherry Orchard: Not a comedy.. Deciding between comedy and pathos.. The relative sinking into oblivion and...»

Human resource management: The creation of balance between standardization and localization in multinational firms

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Term papers   |   02/26/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «International human resource management systems remain as challenging as ever for many multinationals throughout the world. "The challenge of many multinationals is to create a system that operates effectively in multiple countries by exploiting...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Theoretical background.. Factors driving localisation.. Factors driving standardisation.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

Management and operations of Metro Cleaners Rubbish Collection Company

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   02/26/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Metro Cleaners has been sanctioned to offer rubbish collection services under a new government initiative aimed at procurement of the most efficient and affordable rubbish collection services for Washington D.C. The management of the company is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Operations and management.. Personnel recruitment and management.. Key motivational factors.. Planning and control.. Conclusion.. Recommendations.. References.....»

Public health: The global fight against AIDS

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   02/26/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «At the millennium, over 150 world leaders met at the Millennium Summit to establish a vision for the United Nations in the upcoming years. They discussed the problems of poverty, economic development, public health, and education on a global level...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Prevention strategies for HIV/AIDS.. Implementing successful condom education programs.. Comparing the HIV/AIDS problem in Uganda to Botswana.. The price of antiretroviral therapy in the US and the UN.. Conclusion: The most stunning...»

Marx and Weber on the rise of capitalism in the West

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   02/26/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Both Karl Marx (1818-1883) and Max Weber (1864-1920) are great contributors to sociological theory. At the time of their writings, Germany was still almost in the Middle Ages compared to the most advanced capitalist country, England. Both economic...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Influence of Hegelian's ideas on Marx.. Marx's main area of study.. The role of the merchants in the transition from feudalism to capitalism.. Marx's reduction of the rise of capitalism.. Weber's disagreement with Marx on the rise of...»

A sociological perspective on the family

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   02/26/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «This essay will discuss and analyze the concept of the family from a sociological perspective. Families are the foundation of all societies. They can be formed by father-mother-children combination or even more complicated combination of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Definition of family: Now and before.. Family: The present trend.. Working families.. Single parent family.. Multigenerational families.. Homosexual families.. Reasons for changes and future trends....»

Investigating the key issues concerning child protection in the UK and France

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   02/26/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Social policy "is based upon a distinct empirical focus- the support and well-being through social action." (Alcock et al 1998). It draws upon the methods and understandings involved in many social science disciplines e.g. sociology, economics and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Identifying the key issues within child protection.. Relationship frameworks' dependence on the country and the political and developmental stage.. Impact of the societies views on the status of children in...»

A critique of the connection between gender and crime

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   02/26/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Official statistics show that overall males commit or, are charged with, more crimes than females (Scottish Prison Service, 2002). However it has also been shown, that in certain areas of criminality such as theft and fraud, female offence rates...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The changes in female attitudes: Indication of a dramatic shift in female ideology.. Steffensmeir evaluation and four alternative hypotheses.. Flaws in the theory.. Basis for female criminality.. The forming of social agencies.. Early...»

Global supply chain management control: Czech Republic

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   02/26/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The elements of global supply chain management include manufacturing compatibility, manufacturing configuration, coordination and control, quality control, inventory management and the process of making or buying decisions. In this context,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Global supply chain management.. Logistics.. Alternatives for transportation.. Means of control.. Decision expediency and quality.. Conclusion.. Resources.....»

Corporate compliance report: Sarbanes-Oxley and the COSO initiative

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   02/26/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «With recent incidents of fraud and inside trading, the business world has gained renewed interest and emphasis on corporate governance and regulatory compliance. Organizations have taken more serious measures to establish enterprise risk management...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Overview of COSO.. Enterprise risk management plan for Western Asset Inc.. Control environment.. Risk assessment.. Control activities.. Information and communication.. Monitoring.....»

A discussion and evaluation of Marx and Weber's views on capitalist society

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   02/26/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Capitalism is defined as an economic "system of wage-labour and commodity production for sale, exchange, and profit, rather than for the immediate need of the producers" (Marshall, 1998: 53). As observed by Karl Marx, capitalism transformed a small...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The first epoch described by Marx.. This early primitive communist tribe.. Max Weber disagreement with the oversimplification.. Calvinism.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

An outline of the feminist and post-modernist critique of criminology

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   02/26/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In this assignment we will discuss liberal and radical feminism in particular and we will outline the concerns of feminist criminology and how it has criticized male stream criminology. I will then outline the main features of post modernism and its...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Modern varieties of feminism.. Liberal feminists.. Radical feminism.. Marxist feminists.. Social feminism.. Black feminism.. Feminism as a political force.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

A discussion concerning 'bullying' in everyday life

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   02/26/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «When one hears the term "bully", one may begin to think of television characters like "Butch" from The Little Rascals, "Mad Dog" or "Sweet Daddy" from Good Times, or Mafia gangsters like "Scarface". The aforementioned characters are very indicative...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Bullying.. Definition.. Human beings: Rating, judging, mistreating or manipulating each other.. Intimidation.. Categories of bullying.. Bukkying and the most direct and immediate negative repercussions.. Types of...»

A discussion concerning the neurosis of poor communication skills

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   02/26/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «It all starts at a young age when you get associated with the quiet kids. Often you are the shy one in the class, but no one really thinks much of it. Then you move on to middle school and have a handful of friends, still though, you are not the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The fear of public speaking.. Communication apprehension.. Frequency.. Detecting communication apprehension.. Innate fear.. The fear of unfamiliar events.. DSM-IV and communication apprehension.. Systematic...»

An outline of the various opportunities available for those pursuing a career in nursing

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Term papers   |   02/26/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «There are thousands of different job opportunities throughout the world. Most of these jobs have branches that give a person even more opportunities. Although nursing has not always been broad, nursing in the present day has many different...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Definition.. History.. General information.. Facts.. Nursing process.. Nursing code.. Selecting a field.. Requirements.. Physical.. Emotional.. Education.. Preparation.. Choice of program.. Types of degrees.. Types of...»

The effect of diatomaceous earth on the behavior of the Red Imported Fire Ant

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Term papers   |   02/26/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Solenopsis invicta, the Red Imported Fire Ant, was brought over on ship cargo by accident from Central Brazil between 1933 and 1945 (Sullivan, 2003). Since then, it has become one of the most hated nonnative pests in the Southern region of North...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Materials and methods.. Results.. Introduction of the ants to their new habitats.. The first trial.. The second trial.. Discussion.. Bibliography.....»

Tajikistan: Battling corruption

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   02/26/2009   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «Tajikistan is a landlocked country in Southwest Asia surrounded by Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and China. The country is a republic headed by President Emomali Rakhmonov and Prime Minister Oquil Oqilov. There are currently NATO forces...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Examples of corruption.. Organized crime and corruption.. Uranium mining and enrichment.. The leadership of Joseph Stalin: Tajikistan labor camps.. The government of Tajikistan.. Contributing factors of corruption.. Single root cause...»

Breaking up the body: Dissecting the Baroque period

Philosophy & literature   |   Linguistics   |   Term papers   |   02/26/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «During the Baroque period, things fell apart; the center of beliefs, institutions, and truisms could no longer hold. Indeed, not even one's body was free of speculation, debate, and change; with scientific discoveries and experiments, as well as the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Hermeneutics: Prior to the Baroque period.. The first known record of dissection.. Contradiction within religiosities damning.. This refusal of bodily death as the end of a human's soul.. Liebniz's answer to the question of the...»

The key international management issues of present day global business environment

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   02/26/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The management of international organizations is definitely different from the management of domestic organizations because an 'organizations conducting business across borders must deal with the complexities of three different types of environment:...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Discussion.. Competitive challenges.. Financial challenges.. Economic challenges.. Political challenges.. Labour regulations.. Conclusion.. References.....»

Operation management: Evaluation of manufacturing practices at IBM

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   02/26/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Just like many other manufacturers of (personal computers) PC, the International Business Machines (IBM) w not spared the difficult times that engulfed the PC market from the early 1990s to the late 1990s. Despite the significant growth of demand...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Analysis of IBM's operational management strategies.. The power of suppliers.. Rivalry among existing competitors.. Inventory cost control.. Performance metrics.. Kanban: simplest modality for managing inventories.. Manufacturing...»

Marketing techniques in the energy Industry

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Term papers   |   02/26/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The objective of this analysis is to evaluate the functional areas of marketing, financial resources, human resources, technology, operations and research and development relative to how they influence the success of companies within the global gas...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Purpose of the report.. Limitations.. Scope of the report.. Critical analysis of energy industry marketing.. Implications of the micro environment.. Implications of the macro environment.. The Shell Oil...»

Flawless consulting

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Term papers   |   02/26/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Flawless consulting refers to the consistent pursuit of perfection and observable impact in the practice of offering professional advice and guidance to organizational management teams, operational units and sponsors. Basically, flawless consulting...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The basics of flawless consulting.. The views and approach of a consultant.. Skill as a critical aspect of flawless consulting.. Problem solving skills.. Process facilitation and collaboration.. Communication skills.. Flawless...»

A Discussion and analysis of three possible causes of Alzheimer's Disease

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   02/20/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Read a newspaper, ANY newspaper, and you will come across medical technologies such as reduction in infant mortality, development of vaccines and antibodies, and advances in the treatment of heart disease and stroke that have contributed to the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Dewji and Singer: The connection between the proteins.. The previous findings in genetics.. The neurofibrillary tangle.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

Behind enemy lines: The account of a conservative living in eastern Massachusetts

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   02/20/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «According to sociologist Travis Hirschi in his article Control Theory of Delinquency, the act of deviating from the norms in a given society is caused mainly, not by the social structure, but by the deviant himself and the strength of his connection...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Developing a framework.. Providing a social context.. Analysis of interview data.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

Parent's responsibility: The moral development of their children

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Term papers   |   02/20/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In today's culture the deprivation of morality seems to pervade into every realm of society; the home, the school, the church, the government, the media, etc. Why has our country apparently become void of components that encompass the definition of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The issue of moral development.. The first level of moral development.. The conventional level.. The postconventional level.. Parents and the responsibility that they have.. Developing moral children.. The need for parents to be moral...»

McDonald's commitment to their communities

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «McDonald's has been for many decades the leading global food service retailer in the world. 30 000 restaurants have been implemented over 119 countries since the creation of the first restaurant in California sixty years ago. McDonald's employees...»

Synopsis abstract : «McDonald's corporation and its values.. McDonald's commitment to their community.. Daily actions.. Ronald McDonald House Charities.. Comparison: Burger King.. Criticism.. Conclusion.. Bibliography indicative.....»

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...»

Liberal feminism, a white, racist bourgeois movement?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Women have always been considered as the 'weak sex', in opposition to the 'strong sex' represented by men. Hence, they have always suffered from being oppressed and subordinated to men. Yet in order to be no longer discriminated against a condition...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The roots and aims of feminism.. The attitude of the western women towards feminism.. The second wave of feminism of the 1960's. The limitations of liberal feminism in its binary opposition.. How liberal feminism can be considered as...»

Globalisation and peace in the twenty-first century: a structuralist approach

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   15 pages
Document abstract : «In his Glance at today's world (1931), French poet Paul Valà ry wrote "Le temps du monde fini commence" (1). By "monde fini", he meant that the world now had well-established geographical limits, implying there was no more Terra incognita or utopia...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The potentially disruptive trends of globalisation.. The issue of trade.. Trade and war: The lessons of history.. The liberal view of free trade as a factor of peace.. The alternative view of free trade as a threat to international...»

The general oil market and the American oil policy

Political science   |   International relations   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : «Since the Industrial Revolution, energy is an international concern: one fifth of international trade of goods is the supply in energy of the companies. At the beginning of the century, oil became the most important energy source. Today, oil...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The general oil market.. The actors of the oil market.. The oil consumption.. International exchanges.. Oil prices formation.. The United States oil policy.. Economic aspect.. The military dimension of the oil world security.. The...»

Race and Minorities - Promising Practice

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The Urban Enterprise Center was created in 1995 to improve the social relations in Seattle after the celebrations dedicated to Martin Luther King two years prior where the offices of the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce were stormed and the local...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Program Operations.. Forums on race.. Corporate job challenge.. Business development program.. Three principal elements.. The program in South Africa.. AmeriCorps involvement.. The UEC's role.. The effects of the corporate job...»

Literature is replete with moments of failed communication. Paying close attention to the causes and consequences of this failure, discuss this notion using two works of literature

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Henrik Ibsen in A Doll's House, first performed in 1879, created an unforgettable figure of our literary heritage, presenting to the contemporary audience of his day a shockingly modern and innovative drama in which his heroine, Nora, one of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A streetcar named desire.. Nora's crisis and inner moment.. Helmer's marriage.. Blanche Dubois.. The failure of the tragic heroine.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

The disposable DVD (DVD-D)

Science & technology   |   Electronics   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The DVD-D is a standard DVD that can be used only for several hours after the card board sleeve has been opened. But the sleeve can be opened anytime: now, in one day, in one week, in one month or in several years. Then the DVD-D has a restricted...»

Synopsis abstract : «Presentation of the product.. A new concept.. Instruction manual.. Directions for use.. Composition of the product.. Situation analysis.. Product analysis.. Market analysis.. Marketing strategy.. Target market.. Marketing...»

Politics of the European Union

Political science   |   European union   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «Since its foundation in the late 1950's, the European Union has seen its membership growing from 6 to 27 countries in 2007, with the accession of Bulgaria and Romania. The process might not stop at this point, as other countries such as West...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The History of the Enlargement process so far.. The first four enlargements: 1956-1995.. The Enlargements of 2004 and 2007 and the accession criteria.. The outcomes of last enlargements for new members, previous members and European...»

Clinical tests in developing countries and pharmaceutical ethics issues

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «The clinical trials performed on humans by the pharmaceutical companies are essentials for the advancement of the knowledge of human health. After the terrible Nazis experimentation during the Second World War, some actions have been taken to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Summary.. Introduction.. The juridical structure: rights and duty of the main actors for clinical trials.. Historic and decision making organization.. The rights and duties from the patient point of view.. Rights and duties from the industry point...»

Has Blair government's constructive European engagement been undermined by the Iraq war?

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Britain's relationship with the European Union (EU) has been one of the most divisive issues of British politics over the last 50 years. Yet, the election of the Blair government in May 1997 intended to change this situation and marked a significant...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Taking over the office in 1997.. The first term (1997-2001): A proactive and constructive engagement vis-a-vis Europe.. New Labour pledge and the 1997 manifesto. . The Amsterdam European Council.. EU and Blair.. UK's...»

Strategy Analysis on the gambling industry with the example of MGM Mirage

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   64 pages
Document abstract : «We selected the gambling industry as a group because we thought it would be interesting, challenging and because the industry has recently felt a new impulse with the internet. The gambling industry is not one of the most recent industries though,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Industry.. Industry scope.. General environment.. Market segmentation.. Market leader.. Competition.. Key strategic issues facing the industry in the next 5 years.. The key success factors of the gambling industry explained with the...»

Client consultancy project: Leeds Metropolitan University Student' Union Elections

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   29 pages
Document abstract : «This report carries out extensive background research to the election process of Leeds Metropolitan University Students Union (S.U.) and the attitudes of students attending the University. The findings show that students do not feel there is an...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary.. Introduction.. Methodology.. Primary research.. Focus groups.. Interviews.. Other university research.. Secondary sesearch.. Findings.. Questionnaires.. Focus groups.. Interviews.. Other university findings.. Summary of key...»

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