Essays on Social science Case Study

A hiring manager's toughest scenario is when he is faced with two almost equally talented individuals for one job slot – one being a man and one being female.... Whether he decides to hire the man or the woman, his decision is openly susceptible to charges of discrimination -.... ... ... It has been observed, especially in the early half of the 20th century that employers and colleges would subtly let discrimination happen when a white person would be selected over an African American for a job or a boy selected over a girl in a In this situation, when a man and a woman would apply for the same position, preference would be given to the woman – to avoid ‘discrimination'....

olitical , Economic, social and Technological factors ... Tata Motors Limited holds the accolade for manufacturing and launching Tata Nano.... Tata Motors Limited also happens to be the largest and leading automobile company in the country.... It has revenues of INR 1, 23,133 i.... ....

This case study "A Pharmacists Obligation to Warn" discusses Mr.... Lasley's family members against Dr.... Helms, Shrake's Country Club Pharmacy, and especially the pharmacist in March 1991 for breaching the duty to exercise the degree of care, skill, and learning expected by them.... ... ... ... He is paid for his work and like any other seller; the pharmacist should be legally accountable for the delivery of goods promised....

The paper "Financial Analysis of Adidas Company" highlights that generally speaking, the Equity ratio of ADIDAS is at 36.... 1% as of 2007 and the same has remained about the same level as in 2008.... The equity ratio has further improved to 42.... 9% as of 2009.... ... ... ... Generally speaking, the interest coverage ratio of ADIDAS is at 5....

The company's commitment to social and environmental issues will become even more important as consumers become increasingly aware of the Fair Trade movement and the ethical treatment of coffee farmers.... This study "Marketing Strategies Used Starbucks Corp.... discusses two operating segments: company-operated retail and specialty....

In the paper 'A Delaware Banking Corporation' the author discusses a trustee for the large estate of a wealthy individual in that individual's will.... The beneficiaries of the trust are the deceased's two children, one of who lives in Pennsylvania and the other in Florida.... ... ... ... The author states that the case at bar can be resolved in the negative following the ruling held in the case of Hanson vs....

The paper "Australian Business Law, Fraudulent Misrepresentation" highlights that Bob can easily succeed in an action of fraudulent misrepresentation against Mr.... Spoke over the misrepresentations he had made regarding the past and future profitability of the store.... ... ... ... Fraudulent misrepresentation is a state where a person makes an intentional and false statement to induce someone to enter into a contract or business dealing....

The paper "Australian Law Equity" highlights that generally speaking, a fiduciary is in no way expected to be making profits from the transactions he carries out on behalf of the principal.... He ought not to use wrongly his position by using his knowledge.... ... ... ... Walter Doogood was searching for property owners who were willing to sell there with his real estate agency Doogooders Property Pty Ltd....

The world has become a global platform were countries depend on the contribution and participation of all 210 nations across the globe.... The case study discussed in the textbook, Global, revealed the world is divided into developed and emerging economies.... There are 54 developed economies which control roughly ?...

The essay entitled "Effect of cancer medical research on tobacco industry" concerns the tobacco industry.... Thus, it is mentioned that tobacco products have been considered the biggest cause of cancer in the globe yet it can be prevented.... .... ... ... Despite causing cancer, smoking is associated with other conditions such as lung and heart problems....

This case study "Business for Higher Awards" presents Billiard Pool hall.... This is a place that students and other members of society can come and cool off.... Since Todd had a good spot for making a pool hall, it is a good opportunity to make a large amount of money.... ... ... ... Being the manager of a pool hall may be perceived as a good business venture however, there are many challenges that you may face and this can make the business fail....

This paper 'Employability and Retention of Workers at Starbucks' will examine the employability, retention, and recruitment of staff at Starbucks.... Employability is a term that refers to the ability of a person to secure an employment position with a company.... ... ... ... The author explains that Starbucks is an organization that sells coffee as the main beverage, but the firm has expanded its product base to tea, soft drinks, and snacks....

The paper 'Dental Hygienist Dilemma' states that dental hygienists are responsible for their patients' wellbeing.... In the given case, the dentist violated the ADHA code of ethics having told the patient a lie, and thus compromised the reputation of the entire dental team, which is unacceptable....

& Name: Britannica.... om Case study Was the free of charge strategy congruent with other offers?... Britannica's online strategy was congruent with the offer because the company was also getting some revenue from the sale of CD-ROM.... ... ... ... This also improved usability as well as the improving the availability of updated content from the website....

The Ocean Broiler Restaurant Name: Instructor: The Ocean Broiler Restaurant Unlike other fast food restaurants, Ocean Broiler Restaurant operates most of its business activities in a more unprofessional conduct.... For instance, it recruits and trains its new staff members through a unique process....

The study "Networking the Small Office" sums up the benefits of a multi-user network allowing collaboration on the same project by the different managers.... The network is able to have workgroup software that allows many users of the network at the same time to contribute to a documentary.... ... ...

Climate change science and policy.... The paper "Strategic Challenges to Sustainability in Light of Climate Change - Australian Energy Industry" is a perfect example of an environmental studies case study.... Energy is one of the key drivers of economic growth and development.... Fortunately, Australia is amongst the counties that are blessed with abundant natural resources that it harnesses to produce energy....

This need for continuous top management and other levels of management participation and support in such programs is reinforced by four separate studies on establishing and implementing social responsibility programs (Ringle, 2002).... This was a balancing act that each business must evaluate for itself as a part of its total social responsibility commitment....

Globally, an approximated 85% of all tourism activity is domestic and accordingly, the economic, social and ecological impacts of tourism have the same, if not greater, significance in the domestic rather than global affairs.... Although the industry was affected by the global recession and consequently reduced most nations' economy, it still stands as a major source of economic and social development globally....

$1,192,057 a piece (Most Expensive Cars In The World: Top 10 List 2009-2008, n.... .... .... It is obviously targeted at the über-rich.... But they buy Bugatti Veyron for the emotional utility they get by possessing an almost.... ... ... xclusive product which has the highest level of engineering technology under the bonnet In terms of the consumer's needs or wants, the Veyron plays on an emotional level rather than a from a perspective of meeting a any other need or want....

The paper 'Financial Decisions and Treasury Function' considers different cases when a company hedges risks, using borrowed funds and investing in business and securities in different currencies: pounds sterling, yen, and euros, and is winning or losing, depending on a particular market situation....

Land Ownership in EnglandThe land has both historical and social significance in England hence attributing it as an important national resource.... This paper "History of Property Law" analyzes that land ownership in the past was characterized by conflicts and collapse of kingdoms as kings wrestled each other to have large tracts of land to expand their territories for economic gain and ensure an abundance of natural resources....

The study "Blackboard System Appraisal" evaluates the effectiveness of the Blackboard in helping the students to achieve excellence in their field of study and also its market appeal.... The University of Westminster in the UK takes pride in its tradition of providing quality education.... ... ... ...

The paper "Solution for Computer Fix Company" highlights that the system is to solve problems faced by the company, some of which include difficulty in ticket tracking, manual booking of services and lack of an invoicing system.... Such challenges make some of the various operations tedious and costly....

The study "Investigating Mobile Wireless Security" focuses on the critical analysis and investigation of various mobile wireless security options.... Smartphone, as the name implies, is a small device but it has more functionality than mobile phones and computers.... ... ... ... It is used for communication like mobile phones, and computing functionality like computers....

The case study "Production and Operations Management" states that Managing operations is a crucial aspect of each and every kind of business.... The main concern of the initial thinkers is to such as Frederick Taylor, Henry Gantt, and Frank Gilbreth was to improve productivity.... .... ... ... Among the various tools for planning and controlling operations is operations research, which is the application of scientific methods to the study of alternatives in a problem situation to obtain a quantitative basis for arriving at the best solution....

This paper "Britivic: Accounting Policies" presents the strategies adopted in cost and management accounting domains by Britivic to sustain its brand management even during the crisis of recession.... Britivic is one of the two leading soft drinks businesses in Great Britain.... ... ... ... A cost center can be framed at any level of an organization and there is no hard and fast rule that it should have direct reporting to top management....

The case study "Environment and Safety" states that The first activity that takes place in a project is the survey of the area where it is intended and then it's the design of a structure that follows next.... So the initial requirement to start up is the detailed map.... .... ... ... The remedies should be employed on-site so that the safety and health of everyone is assured and the stronger the enforcement of such clauses will be the lesser would be the hazards associated with it, hence reducing the risks involved....

The paper "Description of the Situation of Qantas Company" describes that the marketing plan is very efficient for Qantas because it enables the management to evaluate the performance of the company.... The company is able to know how the various segments of the company are doing.... ... ... ... The company should use advertising agencies to inform its customers about the services and products they offer in the domestic airline....

The restaurant was found by two friends, i.... .... Mr.... Smith and Mr.... John in 2002, with a capital investment of $30,000.... In the start, they had established two restaurants,.... ... ... The paper "New Entrepreneurial Venture - Maple Leaf Restaurants" is a perfect example of a finance and accounting case study....

"Finance and Accounting: Columbia Sportswear Stock Analysis" paper aims at identifying information on stock and determining if the stock is able if purchased and the future business that it has.... The study also aims at identifying the risks that the buyer stands for if they purchased this stock....

The paper "PepsiCo Mission, Vision, and Purpose" is a great example of a marketing case study.... There are a variety of companies that deal with foods and beverages.... However, PepsiCo Inc.... (NYSE: PEP) has gained international recognition since it was formed through a merger between Pepsi-Cola Company and Frito-Lay Incorporated....

A writer of the paper "American Well: The Doctor will e-see you Now" claims that it was found that more and more physicians communicated to their patients using email and that percentage sharply increased from 23% to 36% between 2001 and 2008.... .... ... ... Electronic physician-patient interaction is on rising in the US since the mid-2000s....

The author of this case study "Operation of the Thrust Reverser System" casts light on the thrust reversals also known as reverse thrust, the temporary division of an aeroplanes engine's exhaust so that the thrust produced is directed forward, this acta against the forward travel of the aeroplane....

The Palma has a diversity of culture beginning from its infrastructure to the social capital.... Mallorca has pricing that accommodates various social classes, but it may be deemed a little bit more expensive as compared to its counterparts like Barcelona.... The paper 'Marketing Strategy - Majorca Culture and Heritage Tours' is an opportune example of a marketing case study....

Perry Barr and Student of Birmingham City University andThe owners of the adjoining public house may bring an action against Bloggs & Co Builder's under private nuisance and public nuisance.... ... ... ... Perry Barr and Student of Birmingham City University and The owners of the adjoining public house may bring an action against Bloggs & Co Builder's under private nuisance and public nuisance....

The paper "Impact of Competition Policy and Regulatory Mechanisms on Tesco" discuses that Tesco as a company uses the Tesco Clubcard to keep in touch with its customers.... However, the act does not allow the company to remain discrete about its promotional contacts with its clients.... ... ... ... Regulation of the grocery industry in the UK by nature of its competition is based on four major items; prices, location of the company, product selection and promotional procedures....

She has also served as lead adviser on litigation on the areas of social security food stamps and other general assistance.... This paper "Opportunities for Organizational Development Work at Northern County Legal Services" focuses on LSNC - the legal aid supplier for 23 counties within Northern California....

It cannot and must not shy away from the social and societal causes it has undertaken and must report all attempts, endeavors and results transparently to all its stakeholders.... The case study "The Role of International Companies " states that Mark & Spencer (M&S) is the second-largest retail chain store in the UK and has a market share of 11....

The project implementation is set to be managed by the global humanitarian agency Mercy Corps and supported by Nike Foundation, solar social enterprise d.... The paper concerns the Coca-Cola Company which has a web of stakeholders that ensure that the company meets its targets.... Though the company has a long list of stakeholders, every one of them plays a role that is very important as the company fully depends on it....

The study "Arts and Heritage Marketing" focuses on the marketing analysis of the Tate Britain, especially the SWOT analysis of the internal strengths and weaknesses of the company, and marketing action plan by incorporating the basic marketing strategies and relating them to the outcomes of the SWOT analysis....

The paper presents the business strategies and financial overview of the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System.... The organization focuses on the provision of healthcare services to the veterans of the US.... One of the key challenges it has to face is the 'continuous change in its operating environment'....

arah and Peter must look at legal, regulatory, social, competitive, technological, ethical and cultural considerations before opting for any of the above options as a communication tool.... As the paper "Business-to-Business Marketing" outlines, when communicating the value of its services, Cloud Creative Solution's (CCS) first and foremost point of focus must be on how it will benefit the clients....

ource: Australian social Trends, Australian Bureau of Statistics ... The major reasons cited for this decline include economic downfall, social changes such as changes in divorce laws and attitude towards marriage and relationships (ABS, 2002).... Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian social Trends, 1995, Cat....

"Establishing Requirements, Low-Fidelity Prototyping and Proposed Data Gathering" paper examines the process of establishing requirements and low-fidelity prototyping in the proposed design of MaxiMarket (A shopping mall consisting of 87 outlets) Interactive directory.... .... ... ... Organizational needs must not be considered at the expense of human needs....

The social cultural impacts of event tourism in Hamilton have been given less attention compared to the economic gains.... Of concern is that long-lasting development of sports event tourism highly depends on cooperation with Hamiltonians and all factors including economic, environmental and social cultural concerns must get enough attention. ... ) social cultural concerns ... uch events as the V8 race have had many positive social impacts on Hamiltonians....

elferCenter for science and International Affairs ... This paper ''The Effect of Oil Price Downturn on the Demand for Tanker Vessels'' tells us that the prices of commodities play a significant role in the global economy, and, therefore, can lead to significant fluctuations in inflation and output....

The main idea of this study is to analyze Globalisation at Parker Pen Company.... The author concentrates on the problems that faced globalization efforts at Parker Pen Company, change in the management of the company, miscalculations of Peterson and his team.... ... ... ... The word globalization can be interpreted variously....

The paper "Machine To Machine Communication" states that The improvements in computer networks across the globe have created a better environment for operating machine-to-machine communication.... This has led to a reduction in the amount of time and power that is required for the transmission of information....

This paper 'Humanitarian Intervention in Rwanda' analyzes the 1994 genocide in Rwanda.... for three reasons: it highlights the consequences - both moral and political - of not intervening to stop the atrocities, it would have taken relatively little manpower and cost to put a stop to it.... ... ... ...