Essays on Psychology Case Study

This case study "Business Plan: the Intelligent Greenhouse Company Limited" discusses product development and production strategy.... The study analyses the company and its management, financial requirements, and deal structure, marketing, and sales plans.... ... ... ... The programmable logic controller (plc) automates the hydroponics system thereby enabling the automation of the greenhouse environment for effective resource utilization....

However, the financial ratios presented in Appendix I shows that this particular company is having some problems with regards to its profitability ratios (i.... .... operating profit margin,.... ... ... The paper "Capital Budgeting & Project Appraisal for New Housing Development - Balfour Beatty " is a perfect example of a finance and accounting case study....

The brand also houses multiple other sub-brands under its parent name.... In this regard, statistical interpretation of the financial report of the company by the end of 2013 revealed relevant.... ... ... The paper "Analysis of Lookers Plc as Renowned Car Dealership Chain" is a wonderful example of a case study on finance and accounting....

The paper "Public School Social Work" states that it is worth noting that the education system applied by Public School 2 is quite important in that it facilitates the development of academic proficiency a fosters a strong character in the students.... .... ... ... The paper is an overview of the author's experience from social work placement practice is at PS 2 in Troy New York that is a Focus school....

This case study "Government Policy for Increasing Bus Passenger Journeys in the UK" introduces a national transportation system that guaranteed cleanliness, safety, efficiency and social equity in transport regulation and implementation.... .... ... ... The emphasis on the development of an efficient, environment-friendly, clean and efficient bus transport network was driven by the need for sustainable transport policy....

The paper 'The Operations and Performance of the Hilton Hotel' provides the data about the hotel's production, operations and financial control, its efforts to conserve water and energy resources in its branches, the staff compliance with the corporate standards of customer service etc.... .... ...

Since the first common suffrage elections held in the year 1994, the African National Congress (ANC) has held a majority of the National Parliament and currently they hold a little less than two third required to modify the constitution.... The Assembly elects the president of the.... ... ... The paper "Trade in South Africa" is a perfect example of a macro & microeconomics case study....

The study "Market Research Planning for Snowball" focuses on the critical, and thorough analysis of the environmental, political, cultural, economic, social, cultural, technological, and legal elements of the Animal Feed Supplement market in Australia.... ... .... ... ... Marketing encompasses company culture, promotion, product development, positioning, and all sales functions....

The paper assesses the international business strategy of Audi over the past five years and highlights the past failures and successes of the company.... It presents the resource capability and competitive strengths of Audi in its international business strategy.... ... ... ... The global automobile industry is currently experiencing high competition from established multinationals....

From the paper "The Factors Influencing Retail Internationalization - Marks and Spencer" it is clear that retailers are mostly attracted to international markets having proximity to the market in terms of culture; else it would need much adaptation which in result would create more difficulties.... ....

This report looks at the tourism industry of Bhutan.... Tourism in the country of Bhutan didn't start until 1974, when the country first started issuing visas / licenses to tourists.... Ever since, the country has seen a phenomenal increase in the number of visitors year after year.... .... ... ... This report looks at a SWOT analysis performed on the Bhutanese travel industry and highlights core competencies and weaknesses of the tourism system in Bhutan and gives an in depth view of the current state of the tourism industry and gives recommendations which could be incorporated to make this industry even more lucrative for the country....

The disparity in the real time spent to create or manufacture a given quantity of units and the time permitted by the standards to make that quantity of units multiplied by the standard direct rate of labour is known as the direct labour efficiency variance.... It is also known as.... ... ... The paper 'Variances and Interrelationship between Labour Rates' is an opportune example of a finance & accounting case study....

This case study "C20 Company: Inventory Management" is about the firm that adopts a management style whereby it ensures that products are always available for immediate shipping in case a customer orders such products.... This will allow the firm to produce products once they are ordered.... ... ...

The following paper under the title 'Heinrich's Domino Accident Causation Model and Gordon's Multiple Causation Model' gives detailed information about the term accident that is a very broad term that encompasses different types of health and safety risks and hazards.... ... ... ... The term accident can be defined as an unplanned event that results in an injury or any other unexpected outcome....

The company that is the subject of this paper "Etihad Airways' Competitors in the First and Business Class in Asian Market" is Etihad Airways as one of the world's leading airlines.... It is owned by the United Arab Emirates.... It was founded by Royal decree in 2003.... It is the fastest-growing airline....

The study "Stormwater Pollution of Beaches" notes beaches, catchment areas, and oceans are big ecosystems.... Stormwater is the main cause of pollution and individuals should contribute to the sustainability of these ecosystems due to proper disposal of cigarette butts, plastic, organic, pet's waste....

The paper "Business Process Management at Burger King" concerns areas where Burger King needs to improve itself to avoid competition from different fronts and which are a source of major weaknesses for Burger King - a market concentration that resulted in Burger King's weak operating performance....

The purpose of risk plans for organizations is to assists calculate probability of events that might be a risk.... With respect to this eventuality, risk management.... ... ... The paper 'Risk Management Plan at Flayton Electronics" is a great example of a management case study.... With a budget of $100, 000 and a period of six months to accomplish risk management plan certain aspects surface....

WHO is the short form World Health Organization, which is a universal organization established in 1948 as an outfit of the United Nations with a mandate of improving the health wellbeing of the people throughout the world.... .... ... ... The paper 'Logistics and Operations Management in World Health Organization' is an affecting example of the management case study....

The "Saturn's Vehicle Delivery" paper argues that the company has to make decisions every day whether to load the vehicles that are the end products either on trucks or trains.... Each of the choices is picked when it is the most convenient at the time.... ... ... ... For the company in question, however, its main focus is on manufacturing by order rather than mass production....

The paper "Launching a Probiotic in the Market" describes that the probiotic product may be improved by adding to it further organisms that will improve the health benefits the product affords the host's body, for example adding maltodextrins and polyunsaturated fatty acids.... ... ... ... Consumer demands and attitudes have changed a lot since the growing trend of health consciousness and healthy eating and this has been a huge determinant in the increase in market size and growth of the probiotic products industry....

"Picture Frames for Marriott Hotels" paper examines the possibility of enticing more tourists to avail of the vacation packages available to them being offered by the hotel industry, and in particular, the chain of Marriott Hotels which enjoyed an excellent brand recognition worldwide ever since....

The paper 'Aims of Assessment for Learning in Primary Science' presents achieving and sustaining a proactive assessment for learning methodology in education in general and primary science in specific which has been a predominant focus for the contemporary governments.... ... ... ... The author states that both educational leaders and policymakers have continuously developed policies aimed at supporting their schools in developing the necessary assessment criteria to enable enhanced learning processes and thereby improve the progression rates of the pupils in these various schools....

The paper "Cost Control and Performance Management" describes that when you make a decision for the company, many things are at stake.... The decision should be as fine-tuned as possible.... The strategic decisions are the entire basis for decisions which are supposed to be well thought out.... ... ...

This paper 'KFC and Fast Food Industry' aims to present the Fast Food Industry Analysis in association with KFC which is one of the leading fast-food chains of the world.... KFC is operating under the parent company YUM!... Brands.... Initially, KFC was established by Colonel Sanders.... ... ... ...

This paper under the headline "Merger, Acquisition, and International Strategies" focuses on such a fact that merger and acquisition refer to mechanisms by which companies combine in order to promote their business interests to pursue a common market.... .... ... ... A merger refers to the mechanisms by which a two or more companies consolidate their resources to form a new entity while acquisition refers to a situation where one company purchases another without necessarily establishing a new company....

The paper "Malware Management in the Enterprise" describes that a few measures which one can take to fight malware on their own terms are that lock your system to protect privacy.... Securing your web browser and locking it is the first step against malware.... ... ... ... A few antivirus programs can protect against malware however the first step in solving a problem is identifying it....

The case study "Culture and Everyday Life" points out that the term identity refers to the beliefs, attitudes, traits, and qualities that make an individual or a group different from other individuals or groups (Bennett, 2005).... It is the collective aspect of various traits.... .... ... ... When dealing with fashion, it is important to recognize that fashion trends derive their meanings from cultural conventions....

The paper 'Leadership Styles and Impacts on Organizations' presents the type of leadership style adopted by the leadership management of an organization directly impact on the actions at the workplace that facilitate change.... Leaders play a critical role as change agents with responsibility.... ...

A paper "Logistics and Supply Chain Management" points out that the word 'crisis' reveals the manner in which one competitor, say X takes advantage of the vulnerable situation of the other firm Y.... And Y gets threatened because of the deadly mistakes the CEO has made in the name of strategies.... ....

This report has been written in an attempt to compare how Starbucks internationalises in China and the United Kingdom and evaluate.... The idea of this research emerged from the author's interest and fascination in why it chooses to use such entry strategies.... ... ... ... From this research, it is clear that Starbucks carried out different entry modes in China and the United Kingdom because it wanted to adapt to the specific circumstances of each country....

The paper "Technology in Business – Smartphones, Blackberry and iPhone" highlights that as per a leading independent enterprise software provider, Progress Software Corporation, the slow evolution in computing over the last few years will become a quiet revolution in 2010.... ... ... ... It is essential to state that the essential requirement of online business, online education, outsourcing etc is the powerful software tools and the software industry so far lived up to the expectations of the people in providing the suitable tools or solutions for the computer-related human activities....

The paper "Recommending the Approval of $4,000 Donation for the Proposed Computer Education Program" is the initiative of the High Schools of the City of R.... It involves the concerted efforts of their student volunteers who shall act as instructors for the beneficiaries who reside in the homes....

This paper "How Has Feminism Used Foucault to Explore Notions of Femininity?... focuses on the fact that feminism, as a major branch of the modern philosophy and newborn social paradigm, has become a subject of great attention for the modern socialists and postmodern philosophers across the world....

The paper "Requiring Accounting as a Condition for IMF/World Bank Support by Way of Loans" states that World Bank/IMF aids should be sought only after careful evaluation or comparison of the norms prescribed by these agencies against the country's long term interests.... ... ... ... Dr.... Nurul Islam, Emeritus Research Fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) has once said that three factors stood out in the successful implementation of economic reforms; Conviction, consensus and commitment, and competence (Montek Ahluwalia, Some Lessons from Economic Reforms in India, 2004)....

This work called "Analysis of an Advertisement" describes the aspects of a successful advertisement.... The author outlines technological advancement and several experimental attempts, the role of editor, a general impression of society.... .... ... ...

This paper "The Cinematic Gaze" undertakes an examination of the film 'Monsters Ball', in order to examine how the filmic gaze provides a distorted picture of reality and only serves to heighten the cultural and social elements that underlie the filmic narration.... ... ... ... The medium of cinema is purported to be a medium that can potentially provide a depiction of reality as it exists because the camera does not lie and reveals things as they really are....

In the paper 'Managing Organization: Gap Inc' the author discusses the largest clothing retailers in the world.... They own the banana republic, Forth & Towne, and the Old Navy companies.... They specialize in apparel and design, offering to clothe for the whole family.... ... ... ... The author states that the Gap industries have developed Potter's five forces model to focus and fight on the competitiveness in the market place....

Mrs.... Pamela Miller is the elderly octogenarian whom I have selected for my research regarding the religious and spiritual inclination of this elderly lady in the path of her life; it was my serious effort to read the mind of Mrs.... Miller.... ... ... ... Mrs.... Pamela Miller is the elderly octogenarian whom I have selected for my research regarding the religious and spiritual inclination of this elderly lady in the path of her life; it was my serious effort to read the mind of Mrs....

The paper presents Nokia which is a corporation in the mobile phone industry located at a headquarters called Keilaniemi, Espoo in Finland.... The company deals with communications and information technology.... The company's main products are mobile phones and information technology portable devices....

This case study "The Role of Enterprise Resource Planning in Globalization" outlines ten events and forces that have led to this.... It uses the principles of business process reengineering, enterprise resource planning, and knowledge management to critique the ideas Friedman's raised in this article....

This paper "Royal Mail Group Ltd.... – Examination and Evaluation of its Modernisation Programme" discusses Royal Mail Group, Ltd.... which is headquartered in London (Royal Mail Group Ltd.... a, 2010) and it 'is the parent company of Royal Mail, Post Office® and Parcelforce Worldwide'....

This paper is an advice to the US organizations that plan to enter the Chinese markets should opt for Foreign Investment Shareholding Corporation entry mode strategy.... This strategy is advantageous for the organizations as they allow the firm to remain in control of its operations of the business....

The paper "Ben & Jerry Homemade" focuses on some aspects of the business activities of Ben & Jerry as leading distributors of high-quality homemade ice cream in the United States.... This paper will look into some of the aspects of Ben & Jerry and based on it may suggest to whether the takeover offer be accepted or the company continues to work as an independent company which it has till now remained due to its strong social orientation and market influence....

In the paper 'Nationalism and National Identities in a Globalised World' the author looks at a reference of visionary speculation of nationalist movements that make political and cultural demands representing some nations.... Nationalism itself may be seen as an offshoot of official state ideology....

The paper "Abstract Expressionism as a Profound Style of Painting" states that the St Ives School did not always completely abandon representation, they embraced the meaning of color and the strength of the visual impact that could be created by bold strokes and strong statements.... ... ... ... A founding member of the Penwith Society of Arts, as stated in the previous paragraph, was Peter Lanyon....

The paper "McDonald's Corp" presents detailed information that McDonald's Corp, headquartered in Oak Brook Illinois is the world's number one fast-food chain.... It has a leading share in the globally branded quick-service restaurant segment in virtually every country.... ... ... ... Thus despite being the number one in the fast-food industry, they have attracted criticism, hostility, and allegations because of unethical business practices and lack of social responsibility....

The paper "XEN - Penetration Testing Documentation" reports that after outside testing endeavors to get access to the data recognized by Xen it is accepted 3 separate courses to the data storehouse.... 2 of these were impervious to get to endeavors with the principle of the firewalled front entryway....

The paper 'The Possibilities of Some political facts and the Nature of Huma Beings' presents George Orwell who explores the impacts of a possible state of governance and the acts of the media.... There are various thesis statements explored and analyzed in detail in the book.... ... ... ... It is based on philosophical ideas in governance and predicts a state of governance that would prevail in the world given certain prevailing circumstances....

From the paper "Gangs in the UK: A Sociological Perspective and Analysis" it is clear that strain theory ultimately posits that social structures help to pressure individuals to commit a crime.... This naturally harkens back to the age-old nurture versus nature debate.... ... ... ... Although it might be impossible to completely reduce the feelings of ostracization that many individuals feel, targeting the most prolific factors that contribute to this are well within the reach of current outreach and education programs and can be implemented effectively and readily within the system as a whole....