StudentShare
Contact Us
Sign In / Sign Up for FREE
Search
Go to advanced search...
What poses the greatest threat to global security: nuclear weapons or small arms such as the AK47
6 pages (1500 words) , Download 3 , Essay
Free
The globalization of World Politics: An introduction to international relations, 5th edition, Oxford: Oxford University Press.... In addressing security problems, leaders have to focus on imminent issues with serious ramifications.... A problem for states is evaluating which poses the greatest threat to global security, nuclear weapons or small arms....
Preview sample
Governmental Policy Formation Process in America
5 pages (1250 words) , Download 2 , Essay
Free
The fast advancing technology and rapid globalization has greatly changed the socio-economic and political dynamics of the world.... The purpose of the following essay is to discuss the framework of designing and implementing effective policies in various areas.... The essay would be discussing these models of policy frameworks in the areas of healthcare and education in the United States....
Preview sample
Todays Isms
6 pages (1500 words) , Download 3 , Research Paper
Free
Neocolonialism is the situation that comes into being when an imperial power exerts control over its an independent state through international institutions, business globalization, and cultural imperialism, as opposed to military or indirect political control (marxists.... This paper will briefly discuss the isms' of today in light of the history of the modern world....
Preview sample
Tata Motors in the Automobile Industry
5 pages (1603 words) , Download 2 , Essay
Free
The paper "Tata Motors in the Automobile Industry" discusses that the automotive industry is changing a lot.... The structures of the industry together with other driving forces that prevail impose some considerable influence on the performance of Tata Company.... ... ... ... Tata should expand on its cost leadership strategies....
Preview sample
Credibility of Isaac Martins - How the Property Tax Transformed American Politics
6 pages (1722 words) , Download 2 , Book Report/Review
Free
Modern economic sociologists have a tendency of undermining this topic, choosing instead to concentrate their efforts in the analysis of social capital, business groups, markets, globalization, and entrepreneurship, among other econ-sociology subjects.... Modern economic sociologists have a tendency of undermining this topic, choosing instead to concentrate their efforts in the analysis of social capital, business groups, markets, globalization, and entrepreneurship, among other econ-sociology subjects....
Preview sample
Poses the Greatest Threat to Global Security: Nuclear Weapons or Small Arms
6 pages (1682 words) , Download 0 , Essay
Free
The globalization of World Politics: An introduction to international relations, 5th edition, Oxford: Oxford University Press.... This paper ''Poses the Greatest Threat to Global Security: Nuclear Weapons or Small Arms '' tells that in addressing security problems, leaders have to focus on imminent issues with serious ramifications....
Preview sample
Market entry strategies:the Vianova case study
44 pages (11000 words) , Download 4 , Essay
It also undertakes Research and Development Activities to innovate systems for continuous upgradation. ... ... n the case of Via Nova an examination has been made of.... ... ... It has been discovered that while there is a sea change in the attitudes and wishes f the government and the population, the ground realities are that there However the opportunities are abundant and one should proceed cautiously with investment plans....
Preview sample
The Impact of 2008 Financial Crisis on UK's Cross Border Mergers
36 pages (9000 words) , Download 3 , Dissertation
Cross-border mergers are a very significant occurrence in the global economy.... This study aims to analyze the impact of 2008 financial crisis that has led to a global economic depression on the field of cross border mergers throughout the United Kingdom as part of exploring major expansion opportunities and the difficulties relating to the cross border mergers in the United Kingdom....
Preview sample
Advantages of EU Further Enlargement
9 pages (2744 words) , Download 2 , Case Study
Free
It has been found that the Germany benefits more as a result of enlargement of the economy with new entrants, as the ,markets of eastern Europe combined are very crucial for Germany compared to the united states and the rest of markets.... The reason is that the enlargement would catalyze the European Union economic modernization and dynamism which will keep both the new and the old member states in a position to face the challenges of globalization (Barnes &Barnes, 1995, p....
Preview sample
Cross cultural awareness
20 pages (5000 words) , Download 7 , Essay
??At least two in six of all This clearly states the increasing importance of globalization in the present era.... With the increase in globalization, firms are employing people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.... The report demonstrates the need and the benefits of cross cultural awareness for Snack Fit subsidiary to function successfully in the culture of Dubai....
Preview sample
The Best Environmental Management Practices
8 pages (2279 words) , Download 2 , Essay
Free
The complexity of the social dimension is because of its coverage on issues such as poverty, inequality in income levels, sanitation and health care access, education and globalization effects on development economically.... The paper "The Best Environmental Management Practices" presents the volunteering program....
Preview sample
Education in South Korea
20 pages (5000 words) , Download 3 , Essay
Free
According to him, scientific writing and parents' great zeal for children's education gave the people the world's lowest illiteracy rate and high mathematical ability, leading to the strongest competitive advantage in a labour-intensive industry, or element-led economy.... Moreover, on average, a long-term, subject-based teaching strategy created labourers in the heavy chemical industry, or investment-led economy, after the mid-1970s.... Education is related to various aspects of society- such as politics and the economy- and, as a result, educational problems require a social approach to their reform and improvement....
Preview sample
Human Sex Trafficking
29 pages (7272 words) , Download 2 , Annotated Bibliography
It seeks to shed light on the dual nature of the international politico-economy of the sex trade, which depends on the conventional market dynamics of demand and supply.... The paper "Human Sex Trafficking " discusses that the role of feminists is addressed a key and influential role in tackling the sex trafficking phenomena....
Preview sample
What is the EU a trading area or an enlarged European State Should Turkey allowed to join the club
35 pages (8750 words) , Download 2 , Dissertation
The so-called Kemalist ideology of Turkey is based on the philosophies developed by Kemal Ataturk, the first president of the Republic of Turkey (1923-1938).... His ambition was to modernise the nation and, thereby, launch Turkey into mainstream Western culture.... ... ... ... Ever since the foundation of modern day Turkey in 1923, this country with a predominantly Muslim population has been a secular democracy closely aligned with the West....
Preview sample
Congressional Methodology Prices
22 pages (5711 words) , Download 1 , Article
For policy, the factors are the economy, affordability to students, the state's ability to pay, and the exactness of institutional finance.... The following paper 'Congressional Methodology Prices' focuses on the means by which financial aid is determined are unfair.... The author wants to fix this issue by suggesting that Congress change the Congressional Methodology for determining financial aid....
Preview sample
Doing Business Globally and Internationally
13 pages (3632 words) , Download 3 , Essay
Free
Doing Business Globally and Internationally Introduction globalization trends have had significant impacts on the business environment.... Introduction to globalization & Business.... The paper 'Doing Business Globally and Internationally' states that communication and technological advances ease international operations, corporate agencies operating at this level are increasingly improving the quality of production in order to assume and maintain a competitive edge in the business environment....
Preview sample
The Mental Health Among the Elderly People: Depression
10 pages (2664 words) , Download 4 , Essay
Free
However, shifting social patterns, family relations, and structure due to globalization has affected the care of the old and increased prevalence of depression among the elderly.... esearch studies have indicated that the number of old people is increasing both in developing and developed countries due to globalization and socio-economic developments....
Preview sample
State Coordinating Boards and accountability measures
10 pages (2500 words) , Download 2 , Essay
Free
Increasing globalization and the advent of technology have placed new demands upon higher education.... ncreasing globalization and the advent of technology have placed new demands upon higher education.... The role of the State Coordinating Boards needs to be redefined, in the context of globalization and competition, which have created increasing enrollment at colleges while state funds are correspondingly lower....
Preview sample
Liberalism, Feminist and Marxist Legal Theories
10 pages (2663 words) , Download 3 , Coursework
Free
hus, within the globalization and post-colonization processes, some institutions and states, mainly focused in the West, continue to retain some hegemony around the globe.... Besides, it still true that the West has accumulated continually the most influence in defining the economic, political and social processes that contributes to globalization....
Preview sample
The Term Community Development
10 pages (3003 words) , Download 2 , Essay
Free
But the various forces linked to globalization (commodification, marketization and the corporatization) have led to significant shift in the locus of power governments (whether local or national) have become increasingly market driven (Smith, 1996, 2006).... he present global situation where we called the whole world a global village, almost no community had been left from the affects of globalization....
Preview sample
Exploring the continuity between heritage and nationalism
15 pages (3750 words) , Download 2 , Essay
Exploring the Continuity between Heritage and Nationalism Introduction Heritage is an essential component of nationalism.... Scholar Ernst Renan argues that there are two conditions for nationalism: “The one is the possession of a rich heritage of memories; and the other is actual agreement, the desire to live together, and the will to continue to make the most of the joint inheritance” (Christie, 1998, p....
Preview sample
Ethnicity Confers to Relationship Aspect but Not a Property of a Group
18 pages (4453 words) , Download 1 , Coursework
Free
Communication and globalization have increased the interactions between ethnic groups.... This coursework "Ethnicity Confers to Relationship Aspect but Not a Property of a Group" focuses on the meaning and significance of ethnicity as an essential aspect of a relationship.... The interactions between communities and different ethnic groups have continued to the formulation of identities....
Preview sample
International Activity of Tesco
16 pages (4661 words) , Download 2 , Case Study
Free
globalization has vitalized the international trade and there have been concerted strategic moves on the part of various organizations to acquire large pieces of the global market place.... This case study "International Activity of Tesco" is about the development of this brand's network around the world....
Preview sample
A critical appraisal and evaluation of the constraints and legal protections for foreign investment
53 pages (13250 words) , Download 4 , Dissertation
Researchers have made qualified propositions to the effect that properly regulated foreign investments have the potential to create economic growth, employment, technology advancements, skilled manpower, market accessibility and development of the economy.... Thus, it can be said that foreign investments can be good or bad for any economy, depending on how they are dealt with....
Preview sample
Employee-Organisation Relationship in Working Performance
80 pages (18250 words) , Download 4 , Essay
With the rapid development of the economy, the acceleration of globalisation and increased overseas business activities by multinational enterprises, the definition of organisational trust too has undergone tremendous change.... organizational politics, strategic role of globalization, human resource management practices)....
Preview sample
Strategic Management And Leadership
19 pages (4750 words) , Download 2 , Assignment
Free
The cost drivers push towards the globalization of the industry.... The market drivers satisfy the customer needs by recognizing favorable markets in the economy.... hy Wal-Mart's bad news could be good news for the economy.... om/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/02/21/why-wal-marts-bad-news-could- be-good-news-for-the-economy/> [Accessed 26 Nov 2013] ... Strategic management : competitiveness and globalization....
Preview sample
Free trade or protectionism
40 pages (10000 words) , Download 4 , Essay
The argument between free trade and protectionism assumes significance particularly in view of the recent economic crisis facing world economies, particularly the developed world.... The debacle of well established financial giant companies like Lehman brothers, and forced the.... ... ... The argument between protectionism and free trade is at least three centuries old, almost as old as the concept of free trade....
Preview sample
Fair Trade Movement between Developed and Developing Countries
13 pages (3250 words) , Download 2 , Research Paper
Free
From the paper "Fair Trade Movement between Developed and Developing Countries" it is clear that the fair – trade movement has been one of the most constant and most unwavering criticisms of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund's (IMF) policies of deregulating barriers to trade.... ...
Preview sample
Bilateral Trade Agreements between the EU and the Philippines
13 pages (3250 words) , Download 3 , Essay
Free
ntroduced by David Ricardo in 1817 through his book On the Principles of Political economy and Taxation, comparative advantage posits that trade can create value for both countries even if one has the fewer resources in the production of all goods.... There is no doubt that political economy considerations, and indeed political parties or politicians themselves, play a major role in driving the proliferation of BTAs" (Menon).... he European Commission promises to help the Philippine economy in two ways: ...
Preview sample
Welfare States And Their Classification
10 pages (2500 words) , Download 4 , Book Report/Review
Free
If welfare entitlements discourage citizens from working, the quantity of labour contributed to the economy decreases which then cause the decrement of output, investments and economic growth.... Research by Forbes (2000) states that the narrowing of income distribution in a country or in an economy results to lower and not higher economic growth rate (Forbes 2000 in Arjona et al 2002:9).... As many countries in Europe tend to apply Esping-Andersen's theoretical foundations in the legislation of welfare entitlements and protection, this inclination to the dominant theory deserves further scrutiny and re-evaluation in the light of Scandinavia's fiscal crisis and failing economy....
Preview sample
Strategic Management: Marks and Spencer Case
16 pages (4000 words) , Download 2 , Essay
Free
The study investigates internal ( UK retail division; strategy and structure; total focus on UK retail; recovery plan for clothing; expansion in units; acceleration of store renewal programme; intensive use of space and realization of value) and external environmental analysis: being closer to the customer; closing European subsidiaries; franchising of business; competition; economy and social trends.... economy UK is the third largest economy in Europe and the real growth of GDP is 1....
Preview sample
Power & Organisation
11 pages (2750 words) , Download 2 , Essay
The adage that “Knowledge is Power” has been adhered to by many people as a rule of strategy in achieving personal or professional empowerment and advantage, or as a protective measure against the uncertainties and unstable conditions of life's situations.... The wisdom.... ... ... d from this proverbial phrase has proven to withstand the test of time as well as the rigidity of critical analysis and evaluation of philosophical inquiry and other social sciences. ...
Preview sample
Business Strategy and Transformation: Wall-Mart
13 pages (3250 words) , Download 2 , Case Study
Free
The economy is currently recovering from the global recession that brought most economies to their knees.... The global economy is driven by changes in oil prices, the graph below shows a relationship between the two in 2005: ... Diversification is a portfolio strategy intended to cut down risk exposures by combining an assortment of investments like real estate, bonds and stocks which have a little probability of moving in a uniform direction in an economy, therefore reducing the risk of losing an investment (Wilson & Gilligan, 2005)....
Preview sample
Outsourcing: The Impact of Strategic International Job Placement
10 pages (2500 words) , Download 2 , Term Paper
Free
This labor shortage was caused by the excessive workload which aroused from the dot-com economy.... All these relocation of jobs is bringing a vast structural change in the global economy (Lieberman J.... This labor shortage was caused by the excessive workload which aroused from the dot-com economy.... Impact of Offshore Outsourcing of IT Services on the US economy.... economy?... The globalization also played a key role in enhancing the outsourcing practices....
Preview sample
International Finance: Venezuela
8 pages (2000 words) , Download 2 , Essay
Free
verview of the economy ... This caused a further crisis of confidence in the Venezuelan economy.... In May 2009, the BMI brought out its first advisory that there is a possibility Venezuelan economy may turn bearish (it commented that it abandoned its bullish view of the country and assumed a neutral stance in April 2008), due to short-term weakness in the price of Brent Crude and the announcement of President Chavez of the decision of the Venezuelan government to take over oil servicing companies operating in the country. ...
Preview sample
Factors the Success of the Business Depends on
12 pages (3675 words) , Download 0 , Assignment
Free
New economy; DVDs have found an unexpected route to a wide public: Snail mail.... om/2002/09/23/business/new-economy-dvd-s-have-found-an-unexpected-route-to-a-wide-public-snail-mail.... New economy; DVDs have found an unexpected route to a wide public: Snail mail.... om/2002/09/23/business/new-economy-dvd-s-have-found-an-unexpected-route-to-a-wide-public-snail-mail.... Strategic management: Competitiveness and globalization....
Preview sample
Employment Relations and Working Unions
11 pages (3043 words) , Download 3 , Essay
Free
This propensity should facilitate organizing minority workers in all sectors of economy.... b) Lower wages, reduced social benefits, and less protective working conditions c) Decentralization of production to regions or countries characterized by lower wages and more relaxed regulations of business activities d) Dramatic expansion of informal economy, at both the core and periphery of the system.... By the informal economy is meant income generating activities that are unregulated by the institutional system, in a context where similar activities are regulated....
Preview sample
Marketing Financial Services
10 pages (2943 words) , Download 2 , Essay
Free
arketing Financial Services: American International Group Table of Contents Introduction 3 Brief Overview of American International Group (AIG) 4 SWOT Analysis 5 Strengths 6 Weaknesses 9 Opportunities 11 Threats 12 Conclusion 14 Reference 15 Introduction Increasing activities relating to trade and business has brought significant changes within an economy.... During the financial crisis of 2006-2008, entire US economy suffered and financial services sectors were highly affected than any other sectors....
Preview sample
Wal-mart Final paper on Political/Legal forces
2 pages (500 words) , Download 2 , Essay
Free
Economically, companies are also impacted to ensure that the wages and rewards they give to their employees are the types that can be referred to “living wages,” making it possible for employees to be accommodated in the current economic climate and with the changes in economic variables such as “interest rates, inflation, … and other factors that affect the general health and well-being of a nation or the regional economy of an organization (Jones & George, 2011).... The effort of growth must therefore come from within the company's internal arrangements that make it competitive against key competitors rather than battling the larger macro economy....
Preview sample
Refugee Politics in USA
10 pages (2500 words) , Download 2 , Assignment
Free
Premium+
The earnings that this sector of the population will earn will automatically increase thus an increase in tax which will be a significant boost to the economy of the US as a whole (HOLZER, 2007, pp 75-78).... ? Immigrants are not only workers but they are also consumers, and this means with proper legislation in place both the documented and undocumented ones will live peaceful in the country driving business sales in all sectors of the American economy.... They should be allowed to start businesses and even hire the native locals which will be a significant injection of more revenue in the economy and wages for the employed people (Wasem, 2010, pp 4-22)....
Preview sample
Socio-Cultural Attributes of Spain and the United Kingdom
12 pages (3361 words) , Download 2 , Essay
Free
Socio-Culture Environment i) Introduction The Spanish economy has come a long way since its accession to the European Union.... Over the past five years Spanish economy has experienced one of the strongest GDP growth rates in the last five years.... ducation: Education and culture of a society plays a significant role in the entrepreneurship of the economy.... All of these associations are important factors that regulate the overall level of investment, trade and evolution of the economy (Medina, and Molins, 2013)....
Preview sample
Political Risk and International Business
11 pages (3359 words) , Download 0 , Literature review
Free
The globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations.... Out of these companies, most of them are working in an extensive proliferating economy that has the tendency to generate high revenues.... Furthermore, such scenarios will directly affect the economy of the country and will also have impact on the international business as the government regarding loans for new projects, etc.... The reason behind inflation is not an increase in a particular item or particular service; it arises because of the increase in prices of the overall / majority of goods or services, affecting the entire economy and the international business as well....
Preview sample
Attractiveness of India and China for Australian Companies
12 pages (3680 words) , Download 0 , Case Study
Free
hina is definitely a larger economy than India and given that giant investors tend to prefer large economies.... For instance, China's development towards a liberal market economy in the 1990s was more pronounced in the Eastern part than in other areas.... how, D C K 1997, An Analysis of the Political economy of China's Enterprise Conglomerates: A Study of the Reform of the Electric Power Industry in China, Law and Policy in International Business, Vol....
Preview sample
Strategic Business Plan for Harley Davidson
9 pages (2633 words) , Download 0 , Case Study
Free
A stability strategy, in addition to boosting sales, would help the company to evaluate its current status as well as a forecast for the future Strategic Business Plan for Harley Davidson Strategic Business Plan for Harley-Davidson Part I: Global economy & Factors Affecting H-D ... he global economy presents two primary opportunities which positively impact on foreign sales.... These factors may help the company to overcome the contemporary troubled economy....
Preview sample
Neoliberalism and Markets
10 pages (2820 words) , Download 2 , Essay
Free
Due to this shift in the approach, the overall contribution of the manufacturing sector- a more male dominated labor intensive sector- shifted towards a services oriented economy.... Due to this shift towards the service oriented economy, women became a serious challenge to the men because of their increasing presence in the service oriented jobs.... This was against the so called initial postwar period in which governments controlled the running of the economy....
Preview sample
Risk Management in Toyota
12 pages (3000 words) , Download 3 , Essay
Free
Currents status and evaluation of risk management The international economy has undergone drastic changes in the recent years consequent upon the stupendous growth of emerging economies, especially the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, China and India) countries and the credit squeeze in the aftermath of subprime crises in the developed nations.... However, it is pertinent to note that the emerging economies have not been affected by the subprime crisis, as these countries have been insulated from the world economy by virtue of the continuing regulations in these countries, especially in the financial services sectors, and their exposure to international banking system has been very limited....
Preview sample
Outsourcing: The Impact of Strategic International Job Placement
10 pages (2794 words) , Download 2 , Term Paper
Free
All these relocation of jobs is bringing a vast structural change in the global economy (Lieberman J.... This labor shortage was caused by the excessive workload which aroused from the dot-com economy.... Impact of Offshore Outsourcing of IT Services on the US economy.... economy U.... The globalization also played a key role in enhancing the outsourcing practices....
Preview sample
International Strategic Management: ALDI Case
9 pages (2597 words) , Download 2 , Essay
Free
Marketers need to consider the state of a trading economy in the short and long-terms but when it comes to ALDI the biggest advantage of economic factor for the company is that they do not use their marketing budget.... economy, Money & Tax - australia_gov_au, Accessed on May 2, 2009 ... isks and chances of the Aldi Group in the Australian and European economy-a macro-economic analysis ... Technology is vital for competitive advantage, and is a major driver of globalization....
Preview sample
The Concept of Engineering and Increased Industrial Accidents
12 pages (3409 words) , Download 0 , Coursework
Free
Industrial accidents result to increased negative implications in the organizations and economy at large.... n one hand, Binder, de Almeida and Monteau (1999) in the evaluation of the Brazil economy industrial accidents, established that the safety conditions in the organizational machinery in the organizations led to increased accidents.... Therefore, through increased research and innovation opportunities in the global economy, engineering will significantly overcome the existing challenges to developing better products that are safe and secure to operate....
Preview sample
Capital Market Theories Market Efficiency versus Investor Prospects
10 pages (2750 words) , Download 2 , Essay
Free
The largest dollar impact on the US economy was stimulated by the post-SOX changes made in the auditing regulations.... The financial system that comprises of the markets, institutions and financial intermediaries has become a critical part of the economy and hence, has become an integral part of the lives of human beings.... They bear the similar importance in the economy as the blood circulation system bear in a human being's life.... With the onset of globalization, the economy is becoming more and more complex....
Preview sample
15801 - 15850 results of 148126 items
We use cookies to create the best experience for you. Keep on browsing if you are OK with that, or find out how to manage cookies.
Contact Us