Essays on Essays for “Design & Technology”

Marketing is a long trail of process which ranges from drawing a raw strategy, setting the value of goods and services, creating consumer awareness to spreading out different available concepts.... The hallmark of this process is to enhance the supply of goods and services in order.... ... ... Virtually all organizations need rigorous marketing strategies to be place in order to survive in the liberal market which is highly dynamic....

nother business model for sustainability depends on continuous innovation of technology to remain competitive in the market and to provide solutions for the betterment of the environment.... By using the technology, Nestle created an iPhone application that would indicate the nearest and closest collection point to recycle the capsules (environmental leader, 2012e). ... The purpose of this agreement is to create bio-based chemicals through the process of fermentation using ZeaChem's highly efficient technology. ...

The sources of cost leadership may vary but they may include factors such as pursuit of economies of scale, use of proprietary technology, preferential access to raw materials and other inputs, and awareness of the specific needs and requirements of customers (Fairley 2007, p.... technology ... technology can play a very important part in the improvement of these products....

The paper "Interplay between Insurance and Risk Management" states that the bottom line is that insurance is related to risk management.... If a firm has good risk management, there is less reason for insurance, but a firm should still have insurance because of the general unpredictability of events....

ccording to Choi (2008), the secrets being revealed by wikileaks show how technology made it easy to steal confidential information and post it globally.... The secret revelations indicate that modern technology is shifting news leaks from mainstream media like newspapers because they can be accessed by wikileaks.... They do this by using traditional investigative journalism techniques and other modern technology methods....

Competency level of human resources can be improved to a great extent with implementation of information technology.... The government of Abu Dhabi is emphasizing on infrastructural investment in context of tourism, technology, transport, ports and manufacturing.... International Journal of Innovation, Management and technology, 1(4), 398-404. ...

usiness skills in the hospitality industry include ability to use the computer technology, the procedures for book keeping and having a business sense.... Computer technology carries most of the tasks in leadership since most of them are computerized such as communication, reservations and also book keeping.... Queensland: Key Centre in Strategic Management, Queensland University of technology. ...

An economy relatively open towards globalization might induce in boosting the range of accessibility of mercantile markets to household producers, promote the transition of technology together with acquaintance and also authorizes nations to gain expertise in the areas of merchandise & services they generate resourcefully by utilizing their comparative benefit.... In addition to this, households can be provided with facilities of loans for installing micro-generation technology like “solar panels, micro-hydro-technology or roof-mounted winds....

Subsequently, the government decided to mitigate the tax incentives on the projects related to clean technology which in turn discouraged the private financial institutions to invest in the sector.... Along with the clean technology sector, other capital intensive sectors also faced similar challenges with diminished amount of financial investments due to the changes in the political and economical environment.... Hunter James, ‘The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and a New Role for Government in Clean technology Project Financing'....

The systems of technology, labor relations, training and education produce multiple influences on the development and adoption of complex HR policies in organizations (Rovai 2008).... It would be fair to say that “the new business and technology environment have affected the emergence need of strategically integrated HRM practices in organizations in China, however those practices does not seem to have converged into western-style strategic ones, yet” (Rovai 2008, p....

It also helps in accumulating productive foreign direct investment and stimulates technology transfer within country borders.... he state of technology in all countries of the sample has improved.... where the state of technology in the automobile industry is highly complex. ...

amsung Group, popularly known as Samsung, is one of the biggest Information technology (IT) based global organisation that deals with various products and services including consumer electronics, medical instruments, mobile phones and telecommunication related equipments (Samsung, 2012).... Moreover, shortage of commitment from the top management as well as motivation, deficiency in technology infrastructure along with ownership and staff retirement among others are also certain crucial limitations that are often face by the organisations while managing intellectual capital....

The company that is the subject of this paper "Strategies for Financial Success: Vestas Wind Systems" is a Danish electrical equipment manufacturer and distributor of wind turbines.... The company was founded in the year 1945 and is a publicly traded company.... .... ... ... The company experienced tremendous growth in the 90s which then gradually declined due to competition in the sector....

technology investing is very limited, in contrast to the United States, where technology venture capital represents a material part of the total U.... In recent years, share buybacks have tended to increase the company's share price in certain sectors (technology, health care, and utilities) but not in others (energy, materials, and telecommunications). ...

hen procuring new plant equipment, the suppliers with relevant quality and technology should be selected.... Before entering into any commitment, it is better to audit the suppliers' facility, go through management's profiles and check for the technology adopted. ... Foremost, demand has become volatile than ever it was earlier; reasons for which can be attributed to changing customer tastes, and obsolescence in product and technology which has shorten their lives....

n important aspect to the overall offshore practices, which is highlighted, by Amiti and Wei are that of the agent of technology (2005) The presence of state of the art technology also influences the net process of offshore activities.... With more easy availability of technology, a considerable proportion can reduce the possible reduction in loss of jobs from local market....

New technology: old industrial sociology New technology, Work and Employment, 11(1), 3-15.... New technology, Work and Employment, 11(1), 28-38.... As the paper "Sociology as a Tool for the Emancipatory Youth Worker" argues, power must be seen not as something which is static and possessed, but which circulates within and between us....

Since most commercial and Government activity has now become e-based, terrorists can cause a great deal of damage by hacking into the databases of Government organizations, because information technology and the use of the Internet “creates vulnerabilities that can be exploited by individuals, organizations and states.... nformation and communication technology (ICT) is used by unscrupulous individuals to distort or modify information or to spread terrorist propaganda in a manner that is likely to disrupt the normal functioning of a Government/country and create terror and panic through the weapon of threat....

This technology-oriented routine started out quite recently.... While society has since benefited from high technology and the availability of high-speed internet services, I am not sure that we are really richer, or if the quality of life has actually improved.... Instead, I have to recognize and work at my own pace, something that is not possible in a world constantly rushed by the new technology....

The paper 'Aids and it is obstacle to African development' will discuss the World Bank's annual report on social and economic conditions across the continent, African Development indicators.... It suggests that meeting the Millennium Goals by 2015 is a difficult challenge.... ... ... ... The author states that despite some cases of development in other areas, Africa urgently needs the rich nations to deliver on their promises to reverse the severe effects of poverty and the HIV/Aids pandemic....

This essay "Comparison of the Grammatical Patterns" gives a comparison of two advertisements from two different magazines.... The magazines are Sydney Morning Herald Good Weekend Magazine, which dates April 27, 2013, and the other dates May 4, 2013.... ... ... ... The two advertisements are both promoting a product, but the different writers bring up their different contexts....

The purpose of this essay is to explore some of the current assessment and therapeutic approaches to the treatment of clients presenting with this type of dual diagnosis, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and brief interventions.... ... ... ... A critical evaluation of assessment and therapeutic approaches to this problem must define the elements of complexity that comprise a dual-diagnosis of co-occurring mental health and substance misuse problems....

From the paper "Nursing Care: Theories and Practice" it is clear that generally, the nursing practice has developed into a respected and advanced clinical practice.... The days when the nurse was merely the assistant of the doctor are no longer the case.... ... ... ... Patients, with their various health complaints and diseases, expect to receive the utmost quality of care in the hospital setting, with nurses being the primary caregivers for patients (Nursing and Midwifery Council, 2008)....

In this essay I will be analysing a counselling session I conducted for fifteen minutes, where I was the counsellor analysing whether I was consistent or inconsistent with the client centred theory, exploring the reasons for why I did so. ... ... was faced with the condition where a.... ... ... The client suffered from fear and inability to be assertive and put straight his feelings about the sister's demand for visit in London....

The paper "Breast Cancer - Patients' Therapies" reports on results of patients who received nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitors and tamoxifen, and who had shown sensitivity to the agents.... The paper outlines patients' chances to develop a resistance to endocrine therapy or to improve the survival rate....

However, it is important to note that the stance of the Islamic banks resulted in injection of funds only in trading activities involving tangible goods, and lack of investments in any risky ventures involving science, technology development, agriculture, etc.... It is unlikely that Islamic banks will invest in scientific research or technology development because their emphasis is on investment in tangible goods from which they will recover in any case, but Western banks do take the risks to deliver to the society, which benefits from risky investment for progress....

The paper "Competitive Position and Performance of Soft Drinks Industry" discuss the performance of domestic organizations in the UK soft drink industry.... The analysis of the soft drink industry has examined the competitive performance of Nichols Plc, A.... G.... Barr Plc, and Britvic Plc.... ... ...

This strategy is managed by the Teenage Pregnancy Unit and implemented by individual coordinators within the local and regional levels (Parliamentary Office of Science and technology, 2004).... This paper critically evaluates the efficacy of a behaviour change initiative relating to sexual change, especially among young people engaging in unprotected sex with multiple partners....

Entrepreneurship is a vital element in the transition to a market economy".... The economic growth, as well as, social cohesion is contributed by it.... Moreover, it has been observed that the democratic process is also influenced by it.... A number of benefits are available from the market economy, which can be taken into awareness by the setting up of a successful small business....

Name Institution Course Date Instructor Iranian Constitutional Revolution's Causes and Outcomes Introduction In early 1900s, the only way to salvage a country from the York of government corruption and foreign manipulation was for the host country make a written code of law (Sohrabi, 2011:36).... ...

is a technology company that operates on a global scale.... The company details itself as a firm that focuses on key business segments and areas of technology, and these revolve around search, hardware products, products for the enterprise, operating systems for mobile and other computing platforms, and online advertising.... om/technology/blog/2013/jun/04/google-plus-the-matrix [Accessed 24 November 2013] ...

Updating technology used is required at all levels since it translate to overall cost.... Since strategic plan considers issues that reduce costs and maintain profit for the company, then technology chosen should be efficient and effective in terms of use and delivery.... These include political, economic, social cultural or changes in technology....

Executive Summary Organizational strategy has of late become an essential element for good performance in organizations.... Organizations and companies have realized that for them to achieve success in their business operations they have to embrace organizational strategy.... ... ... ... This presentation looks into Thorntons Company's management of organizational strategy and issues pertaining to it....

In the 1990s it played a pivotal role in what is now known as the “dot-com bubble,” during which Internet-related companies received billions in funds from those anxious to get in on the ground floor of what was then an exciting new technology.... Advancement is computer technology throughout the 1990s made PCs faster and more user friendly.... technology sector financially worthwhile?...

Our aim is to conduct a literature review and make recommendations for efficient strategic planning which anticipates and embraces change to maintain its competitive edge during financial crash of 2008. ... ... he strategic planning is primarily focused on decision making processes.... ... ... These are greatly influenced by the external environment and are oriented towards strategies that can effectively face up to the various macro and micro environmental factors....

Tesco – the third biggest and fastest growing grocery retailer in the United Kingdom offers a wide range of grocery products and wine; entertainment products such as books, CDs, DVDs; PC, photo and gaming items; landline and mobile phones; home electrical appliances;.... ... ... and made-to-order furniture items; car and garden supplies; sports and leisure products; and a wide-range of toys and clothing for babies and toddlers....

Oman is one of the few countries with a unique and diverse culture that was able to rapidly transform from its primitive economic status into one of the most modernized country all over the world within a short span of two decades.... (The Washington Times Advertising Department,.... ... ... Back in the 1960s, Oman does not show any slight potential capabilities that could enable the country to reach its current economic success....

The company that has been selected for analysis within the strategic management perspective, and more specifically within the packaged tour or holiday sector is that of the Thompsons Group.... The majority of the information regarding the company in question has been accessed via.... ... ... eir corporate website – ThomasCookGroup....

To counter against the Quartz strategy, Rolex had implemented quartz technology in their products to improve the competitiveness of the company.... In the year 1968, when Quartz technology had come out, it permitted both analog and digital time and invented new functions in watch products.... But, Rolex was unenthusiastic about implementing the Quartz technology....

These factors include the disease process, technology, procedures, policies and resources.... This has been occasioned by absence of transparency in accounting for performance measures, the need for consistency and utility of information technology, and no defined way for improvement.... An example in this case is implementing a number of evidence-based intrusions to improve several results at the same time, making use of health information technology in the circumstances that this is possible (Cronenwett, Sherwood, and Barnsteiner, 2007, p....

According to the present day context, China is one of the major leading countries within the Asia Pacific region in terms of experiencing continuous growth both in the technology and industrial evolution.... The UK and China automobile markets have positioned themselves as “technology leaders” which necessitates significant investment in research and development activities.... Foreign technology in China's Automobile Industry: Implications for Energy, Economic Development, and Environment....

The paper 'Brand Management for Rolex' will explain the brand management strategy developed by Rolex in the international market.... Rolex has followed certain branding strategies to maintain its good image in the international market and enhanced its brand value significantly.... ... ... ... This case will analyze the strategies that have made Rolex a famous brand....

This paper ''International Relations'' tells us that international relations have evolved systematically over the past century.... At the end of the 19th Century, most nations in Europe and North America were organized into individual states that had various imperialist ideologies and desires (Watson, 1989)....

The aftermath of the technology boom and the high popularity of electronic technology have necessitated the requirement for employees to be in a constant state of knowledge satiation and constantly refurbishing knowledge databases.... This has become even more important in the changing scenario of business enterprises with newer techniques and technology emerging in the worldwide financial markets....

The other assumptions of the Solow model include the assumption that all data is collected on a time continuum, a single good is produced with a constant technology, there is no governmental or international trade, all factors of production are utilized to their full capacity, the growth within the labor force is constant.... This rapid increase has been most abundant in the field of computer technology.... As it stands, our study nation is unable to take advantage of the technological advances in computer technology which has to potential of ensuring economically efficient competition in many of the sectors of the economy. ...

technology assessment China is increasingly becoming the hub on technological advancements in the world.... This technology will spearhead the product to become the number one product of choice the beverage consumer market because it will be readily available at any cost that the customer wishes.... technology will play a major role in ensuring that we maximize our sales....

Notably, the industry requires high levels of technology, expertise and increasing costs of regulatory compliance.... Companies in the industry will need to adopt higher levels of innovation in the future if they are to survive in the low-carbon technology.... Although the company has faced increasing challenges in its efforts to adopt a new infrastructure designed for the low-carbon technology, it has made remarkable progress....

Tourism in Mexico has constantly aided the country with large employment as well as infrastructure and revenue growth.... Despite the global economic downturn and challenges in the domestic environment, the country has been.... ... ... It has been apparently observed that there has been constant increase in the number of international visitors to the country (Visa, 2013)....

On the strength of advancements in telecommunication and information technology over the 20th century, banking operations have undergone dramatic changes.... Similarly, the Ricardian model specifically emphasizes on comparative advantages that are resulted from the differences in natural resources or technology.... On the strength of advancements in information technology and internet facilities, today banks provide clients with technologically improved services including instant fund transfer, online payments, and foreign exchange....

he ways in which the supplies and inventory management can be reviewed so as to improve on the contributions being made to the hospitals financial status involves; implementing information technology facilities, processing policies and procedures that would improve on the performance of the organization accordingly.... he way in which the supplier systems and the inventory management systems can be used to improve on the hospitals financial status include the recruitment of qualified personnel that would run the operations of the organization, through using information technology to take stock and also to determine the number of stocks that should be supplied within the organization....