Essays on Social science Case Study

Managing Work and People Table of Contents Q.... 1.... 3 Q.... 2.... 4 Q.... 3.... 5 Reference 6 Q.... 1.... According to the case study, the different problems or issues are primarily raised due to the management behaviour of John.... He is much concerned about getting the work done quickly instead of thinking about the welfare of his employees....

This market valuation has occurred as a result of changing social attitudes about the relevancy and viability of online dating, an emerging social acceptance borne of practical experience with successful couples in the social environment that utilized online dating services and a reducing social stigma about perceived desperation that once plagued emerging online dating companies.... Much of this use of mobile technology growth for this industry is attributed to evolving social media advertising effectiveness using sites such as Facebook; 38 percent of all online dating advertising occurs on Facebook which has tremendous consumer following and user ship....

This case study 'My Auto Garage System' presents a detailed overview of the Services Operations Management for Auto Garage.... The equipment for this project can be used by various specialists.... This case study popularizes and inspires to use a computerized online web base data about Auto Garage....

Burlington: Elsevier science. ... Generally, from the paper "Physical Security Assessment on the VA Medical Center in Birmingham" it is clear that it is vital to the security that there is an increase in the number of security personnel guarding the entry and/or exit points at the facility....

The paper analyses the case of the Jackson Airport Hole, which is an adverse case of a plane accident that has been associated with a human and technological error.... Though the accident has been deemed as that could be remotely controlled, technological failure is factors that must be considered....

Inherent Negatives: Managing Risk and Reputation, Reconsidering Corporate social Responsibility.... The paper "ANZ Inherent Risk " is a perfect example of a finance and accounting case study.... ANZ is faced with four major inherent risks that might directly or indirectly affect the position of the company negatively if not taken care of during auditing (risk-based audit)....

This case study "Project Management for Liaison Access and Community" is about the purpose, that of the project is to effectively address the land for the entire project.... This project meets benefit the landowners who will lose their land to the project.... The projects will start on 8th June 2015....

Traditionally academics approached the concept of a nation, in the spirit of Romanticism, as a unified cultural, political, and social space.... ulticulturalist critics of liberalism have condemned difference-blind liberal laws as generally insufficient for addressing contemporary questions of [social] justice.... The broad-based crafted a system of social benefits that cemented popular support.... It is a social experiment with some risks but whose rewards will surely prove to have been well worth the effort....

1.... he Cleveland Clinic (CC) experienced nursing shortages similar to the rest of the nation.... Given what you read about them list five compelling selling points you would use about CC in nurse recruitment ads. ... ... .... Given the patient satisfaction data on the chart on the last page, list 3 strengths, and 3 weaknesses....

The paper "Mrs Fields Cookies " describes that being a large company, Mrs Fields Cookies keeps the capacity of expanding its business activities manifold.... However, many efficient processes and thinking strategies are required by the administration.... he acquisition of LPB in terms of business expansion is a profitable step....

The widely differing economic and social conditions make the interactions more complicated.... The case study "Management and Control of Financial Resources" points out that The current ratio of Canada Corporation Ltd has deteriorated over the last three years.... This was 250% in 2007 and has come down to 162....

The banking industry, under the liberal economic order, has undergone complex alterations which not only create confusions for analysts but.... ... ... The paper "Corporate Governance in Banking Industry - Enron " is a perfect example of a finance and accounting case study.... The current financial crisis has revealed various aspects of the financial system which are inherently flawed and thus lead towards bankruptcy....

t is evident that the relationship between law and social behaviour has always posed a difficult balancing act for legislators.... Any social issue or trend inherently proliferates at a staggering rate with any responsive legislation arguably being out of date and inadequate on implementation.... owever, the Civil Partnership Act 2004 now provides for a registered partnership system, which provides similar rights and responsibilities to civil marriage particularly in relation to property rights, social security and the right to obtain parental responsibility for children6....

This paper ''The Political Implications of FTAs in East Asia'' tells that The global economy has altered considerably during quite a few decades and these alterations are deeply based on the cross-border trade among nations.... These alterations lead nations to the creation of new Regional Blocs....

The paper 'Rесоgnizing аnd Асting оn Сliniсаl Dеtеriоrаtiоn ' is a persuasive example of case study on nursing.... The current world is faced with many challenges, including the ones in the health section.... ... ... ... The paper 'Rесоgnizing аnd Асting оn Сliniсаl Dеtеriоrаtiоn ' is a persuasive example of case study on nursing....

This case study "X and Y Attorneys at Law" focuses on the oral agreement between the marketing and sales manager and the brewery.... In the matter of the five-year-old oral agreement with Brett, the following applies.... In this case, it is important to take the words of Linda Doyle into consideration....

The change was aimed at luring the customers to use and see Mega Mart as a convivial and a sociable place where social relations can be made, (Doyle, 2001).... This paper 'Retail Marketing: the Mega Mart Retail Company' presents the SWOT analysis for the company and other retail marketing concepts based on product, price, place, and promotion....

olid Waste and Landfilis in Muscat Area, Oman, science and Technology, vol 1, no.... etts, K 2008, Producing usable materials from e-waste, Environment science & Technology, ... obinson, B 2009, E-waste: An assessment of global production and environmental impacts, science of the Total Environment, Vol....

hem from doing so: Inappropriate governance, performance, and adaptation in a deregulated industry', Administrative science Quarterly, vol.... The paper 'Depreciation Accounting Method of Airjet Airways Ltd and the Lion Airlines Ltd' is a great example of a finance and accounting case study....

Journal of the Academy of Marketing science, 30 (1), 5–23.... This paper "Strategic Service Evaluation of Subway and Nando's Restaurants" focuses on the fact that in recent years, the increasing competition within each industry provided consumers plenty of options and the right and privilege to control the demand for specific products....

Right from its founding days back in 1903 all through the last century, Ford has continuously evolved itself while changing the business, social and cultural climate across the world.... Besides, some social issues attended by the company to maintain competitive advantage through preserving public goodwill.... Some of the social issues attended by Ford across its value chain are: ...

, Foundations of cognitive science: The essential readings ... Administrative science Quarterly, 47 (3), 577+.... By and large, social environment is essential in making and unmaking an opinion or impression (Wong & Sitkin, 2002).... The paper "Impressions to Kuwaiti Tribe's, Andaloor Village's and Judaism's" explores three different cultures performing different ways of conducting a wedding ceremony – namely, the cultures of the Kuwaiti Tribe Community, the Andaloor Village Tribe, and Judaism....

If the US-based company operating in Japan will take into consideration this cultural difference and will offer recreational opportunities and social activities it will more likely succeed in its human resource management, making employees more satisfied with their employment (Dartey-Baah, 2013). ...

reze, Jean, and Amartya Sen, “Economic Development and social Opportunities,” Oxford University Press, New Delhi (1995). ... The paper "Serious Economic Reforms in India in 1991" discusses that it would have been more feasible to thoroughly examine the objects to get an accurate understanding for the benefit of all concerned to get the full scope of the required change....

Whilst the organisation's mission is aimed at helping young people to realise their dreams and potential through the power of their creativity, it can be seen that the essence of corporate social responsibility (CSR) will have been eroded in this case.... Indeed, the concept of corporate social responsibility has become topical during the current period but there is no one agreed definition about the whole concept (Knights and Willmott (eds.... 1) concurs that “social responsibility is the concept that maintains that businesses are part of the larger society in which they exist and are accountable to the society for their operations....

Sector matrix framework may view the commodities in a broader sense, across a horizontal and vertical matrix, but does not much implicate on the social and environmental impacts, which would be applied to generate a more robust and comprehensive approach to the product market and competitiveness analysis for an organization.... The products are dispersed and integrated on a global system, which also counts on the social and environmental impacts of supply chain of activities and production of commodities (Rodrigue, et....

Identifying the Gap in the Global Industry and the Leadership ChallengeThe desire to have an autonomous news channel in the Middle East that has the independence to shape the social, political, and economic agenda was the primary factor that drove the launch of Al Jazeera 20 years ago....

social marketing roots on behaviour change and among the key challenges of marketing through social media are to ensure a perceived value for the client with an aim of maintaining positive behaviour.... This paper will critically look at the theoretical development in social marketing that will enhance customer loyalty.... Customer engagement found within the social marketing context to influence marketing programs is perceived as brands through which loyal customers can relate to sell the positive agenda of the business....

Sony continuously strives to meet the expectations of consumers by being a good corporate citizen, which adheres to the laws, social standards and regulations of the countries (of operation) across the world.... he company is involved in various social works and mostly intends to serve the welfare of the society and environment.... According to the company website, “we engage our corporate social responsibility with innovation, wholesome business practices, and diversity and inclusion, all with the single goal of realizing sustainability following our corporate philosophy – for the next generation” (Sony, 2013)....

They should also get involved in Melody's activities to assist her in her social skills.... This case study "Melody's Behavior Problems in School" sheds some light on the various factors that contribute to Melody's behavior at school.... The fetal alcohol syndrome contributed to her physical and mental conditions that affect her behavior at school....

Mrs.... Smith was aged 85 and on 28 November 2009 was admitted to hospital with pneumonia.... On 1st December 2009, she was being assisted by a nurse to get out of bed when she slipped on a wet floor and sustained a fractured neck of her right femur.... .... ... ... This was treated surgically on 2 December 2009....

The corporate social responsibility is one of the areas that the organization needs to improve.... oote, J, et al, 2010, corporate social responsibility: Implications for performance excellence, Total Quality Management, 21(8), pp.... Hopkins, M, 2006, Corporate social Responsibility and International development: Is Business the Solution?... 2007, Governments and corporate social responsibility.... uetkenhorst, W, 2004, Corporate social Responsibility and the Development Agenda....

political factors, economic factors, social factors, Technological factors, Legislative factors and environmental factors).... The company has particularly taken it upon itself to improve its relations with external forces by increasing its participation in Corporate social Responsibility (CSR).... They also participate in building and construction of social amenities such as hospitals and schools....

Tesco came into limelight in 1919, and its existence was inspired by Jack Cohen's decision to sell surplus groceries at East End of London (Clark & Chan, 2014, n.... ).... On his first day in the market, Mr.... Cohen managed to make a mere profit of £1 after making £4 sales.... In 1932,.... ... ...

onsumer behaviour is influenced by four factors, which are culture (culture, values, social class etc.... , social (community, family, social rules etc.... The current case study "Marketing Mix of Walmart" draws all the marketing mix that can provide the companies to organise a wide range of services and to develop its brands of product....

The Corporate social ... HP respects the labour and human rights, motivates people to join the environment conservation movement, realise their social responsibility thus making the HP a part of the community, where it has to sell its products.... Not only that the company is running a social program for providing e-tutorials children in Africa....

These factors generally embrace increased level of globalisation along with digitalisation and gaining momentum of competition in.... ... ... The paper 'Importance of HRM in Automotive Industry - Mid Lancashire Automotive Ltd" is a great example of a human resources case study.... The automotive industry of this modern-day context is identified to be wrapped up with uncertain challenges due to the persistence of varied factors....

ue to the growing environmental concerns the government and other social activities tend to have a close eye on the policies and practices of the companies.... In the paper 'The Global Pharmaceutical Industry' the author analyzes the global pharmaceutical industry, which is characterized by lengthy and risky research and development process, powerful purchase pressures, stringent government regulations and high competition for rational property....

They promote the intellectual and social integration to its members through the provision of education, charitable work, social welfare and relief in both the war and the public domain.... The author of this paper "The Service Value Chain of The Knights of Columbus" provides the reader with a more informed understanding of the Knights of Columbus organization and the services provided to the members in order to improve their living standards....

Chuck Keown has proposed Changes In The Way The Company Produces And Market Products And How They Address Customer Issues (Case study, N.... ).... The decision proposed is the use of direct interaction with customers instead of marketing products through decorating centers.... ... ... ... The Loganville Window Treatments (LWT) president has also decided to reduce inventory cost by dealing with direct orders instead of producing large batches for storage....

The paper mainly focuses on how to apply these principles in finding long lasting solutions to issues identified in the case study.... Modern organizations need.... ... ... The paper 'Principles of Logistics and Supply-Chain Management' is a perfect example of the management case study.... The fundamental objective of this research paper is to identify the principles of logistics and supply-chain management....

This means that dreaming of 100% automation in all the social-economic lifecycle is not feasible if not absurd.... In mean time there has been a drastic change in global business arena that has been fueled by various factors including recession, high level of completion, mass customization social-economic factors, political and climatic change among others....

The rationale behind the possession of these goods is the desire to obtain a social status (Hirschey, 2008).... The price of these goods plays a major role in providing them a social status and people buy these goods on account of the price.... This paper ''Supply and Demand Analysis and Market of Apple Ipad Air'' tells us that the theory of demand is one of the conventional theories in economics....

Paper prepared for the working group on Innovation and Technology Policy of the OECD Committee for science and Technology Policy. ... The Rate and Direction of Inventive Activity: Economic and social Factors.... The paper "Small Business Accounting - Honora and Eddie " is a perfect example of a finance and accounting case study....

The first level of the mechanism is centered at social embeddings which translate in to customs and religions.... By outlining the regulations that govern the interplay of activities in social, economic and political organizations, institutions may either foster economic development or hinder any form of economic growth (Watson & Anthony 2003). ... This is because introduction of new institutions in any country depends on the prevailing social and political institutions (Dhillon 2005). ...

Some of the mitigating factors included rapid technological innovation as well as the emergence of new world powers and economies, many firms were forced to change the traditional old social contract employment, which was replaced by employment as a reward for loyalty (Barbuto 2005, p....

One reason why individuals get enrolled into social groups is because it provides them with endorsement to their emotions and even to the prejudices they personally hold.... How can an individual behave in such an irrational way has been great cause of concern for humanitarians and an interesting topic of research for social scientists.... Here, system-justification is defined as “the psychological process by which existing social arrangements are legitimized” (Jost and Banaji, 1994, pp....

She was far less judgmental toward others in the social environment where her partner was condemnatory to others that did not behave according to his own conceptions of appropriate social attitude and behaviour.... Her levels of cultural intelligence, the ability to effectively relate to the American culture and work effectively with them (Alon and Higgins, 2005), improved through recurring social interactions, however she had difficulty rectifying this within her own cultural framework to achieve positive social belonging and tolerance of the highly-different American culture....

he creation of supportive social norms.... This paper, Change Intervention at Barnes and Noble, stresses that the first two weeks of August 2010 was rife with rumors and, presently, news, of an impending sale of Barnes and Noble.... This circumstance is the reason why the organization was chosen as the subject of this paper....

"The Proliferation of Starbucks Stores" paper examines this proliferation of stores that have been not very productive in so far as it has impacted upon the sales growth of individual stores and also many of the stores have not been able to meet annual targets or turnover parameters.... ... ... ... It is seen that a large number of outlets that Starbucks deals with, needs to be trimmed down considerably since many of them may not be able to meet stores targets, profit margins but will add to costs....