Essays on Social science Case Study

s seen, semiotics isolates signs for the purpose of social analysis and interpretation.... This study "Semiotic Analysis for an Ad for a Male Fragrance Dune Pour Homme" aims at undertaking a semiotic analysis of an advertisement for a male fragrance.... It will start by focusing on semiotic elements before concentrating on a deep and critical analysis of the chosen advertisement....

"Law of Contract: Exclusion Causes and Privity" paper argues that statutory regulations impose a total ban on exclusion clauses in any given contract where sc clauses attempt to exclude a party's liability for death or personal injury resulting from negligence.... .... ... ... The breaking of the diamond worth £2,000 in her ring is an indirect loss that can be excluded if it fulfills the reasonableness....

It starts by elaborating the vision and mission of the company and its market dominance.... This report further explains the summary of the market analysis of the company which.... ... ... The paper "Blackberry Analysis" is an outstanding example of a case study on management.... This report analyses the market performance of BlackBerry formerly known as Research In Motion (RIM)....

The paper presents that when one speaks or thinks about an industry or an office or an organization, the 'mental picture', one visualizes is of machines, smoke outlets, sirens etc, etc (in case of industries) and papers, computers, cabins, etc, etc (in case of offices).... ... ... ... As discussed above, the learning curve will be a beneficial tool in planning, monitoring, implementing, and modifying the training programs....

This case study explains the emergent strategy making example of Robin Hood's history.... It discusses the influence of individual and collective experience on strategic thinking and choices.... and concludes that the experience element has determined Robin Hood's strategy.... ... ... ... In the Robin Hood case, the strategy has been viewed through the lens of experience....

The paper 'Rosemont Behavioural Health Center" is a great example of a management case study.... The Rosemont behavioral health center does not have any clear Statement of Strategic Intent (SOSI).... The management of the hospital has not been able to develop and communicate the standard vision and mission to all departments....

Doing business in the Philippines: Philippine social and business culture (PDF file).... The case study "Setting Up McDonald's Enterprise in the Philippines" states that The Philippines, a third world country is an archipelago in South East Asia with about 7,107 islands that spreads from the Pacific Ocean to the South China Sea and where its northern part is near the southern part....

The paper 'Operations Management at McDonalds" is a great example of a management case study.... McDonald's is an easy name that jumps to mind whenever we think of fast food.... It is indeed one of the earliest fast-food chains that exist today.... It is the brainchild of two brothers Richard and Maurice McDonalds, who took over their father's food stand and set up a restaurant in California....

n many Asian countries, there is a growing trend for conspicuous consumption (Wong and Ahuvia 1998), which is the propensity of consumers to purchase premium products as a means of illustrating to important social reference groups that they have attained a high class status in society (O'Cass and McEwen 2004).... Therefore, social capital is a critical portion of innovation which provides for better knowledge management and knowledge transfer and serves to produce much better creative solutions for business success (Chiang and Hung 2010)....

The paper "Vancomycin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus and Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci" is a perfect example of a case study on nursing.... Patient Seven is a 59 years-old male admitted from a nursing home and categorized under high-level care for Vancomycin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci....

This paper "Tourist Destinations in Scotland" analyzes that Scotland's tourism industry is a vital element in Scotland's economic, social, environmental and cultural well-being in both urban and rural areas.... Tourism industry in Scotland is a vital element in the economic, social, environmental and cultural well-being of Scotland in both urban and rural areas (Miers, 2006).... This ensures that impacts of tourism on the environmental and social development are not ignored (The Scottish Government, 2011)....

The pupils enrolled in the school come from diverse social economic backgrounds.... Through the chief executives guidance the school has been able to attain outstanding academic performance, the well being of learners improved and also personal and social development for the learners.... The curriculum adopted a module for social and religious issues.... The curriculum in utilized in the sixth form has undergone a few changes through the integration of more social concepts....

The biggest boost to K-pop however was the onset of Information Technology, which saw social networks and media websites such as YouTube grow.... The paper "The Global Influence of the Korean Wave" portrays the Korean Wave that achieved global recognition, prompting anyone who hears about it to dig more into it....

Events overseas led to social transformation such as militarisation inside the French society.... History and social Theory, Cambridge, Polity Press; 2nd Edition (2005) ... The paper "Internal Political Structural Changes in France " discusses that generally, the decision by the Third Republic government to make La Marseillaise the national anthem was evidence of how military elements had a profound impact on the regime....

Bendigo Bank had been reluctant in positioning compliance with the law, rules and social norms as an important management issue.... The bank seem reluctant with compliance to law, rules and other social norms.... The paper "Inherent Risk Factors - Bendigo Bank " is a perfect example of a finance and accounting case study....

Banks choose to lend money to these kinds of customers for a number of important reasons.... First, most banks can look at the subprime lending as a strategy to acquire more market.... This is.... ... ... The paper 'Wells Fargo Subprime Crisis Management' is an exciting example of a finance & accounting case study....

It further highlights our social-cognitive understanding like attribution, self-presentation, and cognition and affect, which are of interests to psychologists.... In addition, the theory presents argument on adaptation and interdependence patterns, and attachment of these adaptations in social norms, interpersonal disposition, and relationship-specific motives (Chadee, 2011).... Theories in social Psychology....

Such strategies and policies affect the social and economic environment within which an organization carries out its operations.... It occurs in various forms including human capital, manufacture capital, natural, financial, social and even intellectual capital.... It balances the short term and long term goal through taking into considering the health, safety, environmental, economic and social requirements....

Their business is to make money through analyzing and taking advantage of users gaming habits as well as generate money from advertisers based on the huge number of users they are able to lure to their games social networks.... By spending even more time analyzing the spending, social networking and gaming habits of their users Zynga is therefore able to leverage all this data to their business advantage (Van Rijmenam). ... By keeping track of the relationships and social media habits of their users Zynga keeps themselves on the inside track of what users, their friends and want the most in their gaming experience....

Overall social environment is also poor in the region as the mortality rates are high, education and literacy levels are really low.... his makes Africa as one of the backward regions in the world with low ratings on almost every social aspect of living.... This case study " International Business by Delta Airline" discusses the same phenomenon wherein the overall passenger traffic has increased in the African region....

Fire disasters have become common in the recent past often claiming wealth of vast magnitudes, useful records, natural resources, animal lives and worst of all human lives.... Fire disasters have often reduced homes, business premises, supermarkets and forests to rubble and ash within record short times....

very industry for it success depends on a lot of macro economic, social, technological, natural, legal etc factors.... These can be major environmental factors like political, social, economical, technological, legal and natural etc.... This paper "Scenario Planning" presents scenario planning as a useful way for a firm to formulate long term plans with having to depend on forecasting techniques of the past....

Change sticks, according to Kotter (2009), when new behaviours are rooted in social norms and shared values.... When Kraft took over Cadbury, this was a major change that was disruptive to the Cadbury organisation, which had implications for the all the stakeholders involved.... Included in the stakeholders was the UK government, which rebuked the....

Although the IC Company is a high market segment brand, the plan to target many social classes led to increased revenues.... The organizational management must incorporate conscious knowledge with collective or social knowledge.... The companies involved were Carli Gry international and In-wear Group....

The author of the paper states that "The Accounting Function in Bank Audit: Gap Inc" that the company has been profitable, which has created a huge dip in sales and revenue.... It has been discovered that with this growth in technology, people have been able to compete within the industry.... .... ...

The leader in semi-conductor chips, having the largest distribution of chips sets used around the world and in almost every computer, Intel is the market leader who uses versatile systems around the globe to keep its business strong.... Found in 1968, Intel is a portmanteau of.... ... ... The paper "Intel Corporation FX Management Policy" is a perfect example of a finance and accounting case study....

In this paper 'Methodology and Procedure of Wal-Mart' the author will focus upon a strategic and comprehensive analysis of the business tactics, market trends and economic trajectories of Wal-Mart, by attempting a SWOT analysis of the company's pros and cons.... ... ... ... The author states that every successful business has its upsides as well as negative aspects....

percent brand-wide (Marketing Week 2009), therefore mass targeting in ideal social and recreational environments ensures more success.... The driver for this current social trend is uncertain, however M&S makes note of this change that is making internal changes to its business model as a means to capitalize on current choice preferences.... social trends related to foods purchases are not a major risk for Simply Foods as the business is able to adjust and diversify the menu to include multiple varieties of products....

The study "Mechanism of Lathe Chuck Lift" focuses on the critical analysis of the detailed procedure, report, and various testing done for designing a lathe chuck lift, a mechanical component that can raise or lower the chuck from its place on the lathe during the maintenance and servicing of the machine....

Eye Candy is a healthy business that has managed a quality system of governance, social responsibility, professionalism, conflict control, and better operational standards.... Being from a collectivist culture, they believe strongly in social responsibility and also philanthropy.... Fitzgerald, Haynes, Schrank and Danes (2010) believe that society often expects philanthropy and social responsibility that are either economic, legal or ethical in nature....

The paper 'The Development of Virtual Museums' focuses on Multimedia products and information such as 3D models that are stored in different databases have been considered crucial in the preservation of different forms of information that are relevant to society.... ... ... ... The development of a 3D virtual environment is therefore an essential approach through which the society can provide some of m of the sustainable mechanism of providing the relevant context to isolated pieces of information....

The paper "Effectiveness of the Risk Management Plans of Fire and Rescue Services" will analyze the effectiveness of the risk management plans of Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Services and conduct an investigation on the various Risk management plans at Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service.... ...

ESTEL (political, social, economical, legal, environmental, and technological factors) involves an investigation of the broad environment.... They can implement digital communications strategy such as social media, and online advertising through its website will popularise the new product....

ural infrastructure : Physical, social and Institutional facets ... It is unfortunate that all the important constituents in rural infrastructure, physical, social and institutional are in very bad shape.... What of the social and institutional developments at the rural level?... Institutional developments would be an automatic feature when social developments take place.... Education would guide people from personal hygiene to expectations of higher social standards....

The case study "Leadership as a Key to Successful Organizational Change" points out that Leadership can be described as a process of influence in the society that enables one to support and aid others in the achievement of particular common goals or tasks.... .... ... ... A transformational leader will be able to influence his employees or followers because the leaders have to act as role models for the employees or followers....

The aim of this paper 'The Eden Project' is to provide an analysis of the Eden Project on the political, economic, social, technological, legal and environmental aspects and its implications on the management decisions.... A project of this magnitude is bound to have economic and social implications.... A project of this magnitude is bound to have economic and social implications.... The aim of this paper is to provide an analysis of the Eden Project on the political, economic, social, technological, legal and environmental aspects and its implications on the management decisions....

part from the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nutrition Strategy and Action Plan, the government has also gone ahead to improve on infrastructure and availability of social and health amenities to the indigenous people of Australia.... The paper "Nutrition among Indigenous Australians" highlights that the Indigenous Australian diet was balanced and healthy for its people....

The paper "Regulation of body temperature" informs about the process of thermoregulation, a system that every human being has.... Shows how the human body gets out of fever and reacts to minor and major changes in temperature.... What leads to strong overheating or, conversely, hypothermia.... ... ...

The paper 'Analysis of Albert D Eigen, CPA Firm" is a great example of a management case study.... Albert D.... Eigen is a certified CPA company located in Malverne, New York State.... Their training in business and understanding of doctrines of general law and taxation provide them with the proficiencies to assist people with both private and business financial decisions....

Online advertising will be targeted as well; social media will be the most preferred online advertising avenue.... nternet: Online marketing will be harnessed in the social media to target the younger audience. ... (2009) International Communications Strategy: Developments in Cross-cultural Communications, PR and social Media....

The author of the following paper highlights that although English immigrants brought their foods to Australia the country has its own wealth of cultural food in existence- the indigenous food culture.... As the food culture evolves Australia had introduced some rules for the safety of food products....

"Planning and Control Practices: Low-Cost Solar Panel Project" paper proposes measures that can be implemented for timely achieving of engineering projects via iteration protocols.... The report leads to the effective planning of projects, estimation of the minimum time required to complete the project....

.... ... ... The paper "The Use of Electrophoresis and Western Blot in Testing the Patients with Pernicious Anemia" is an outstanding example of a case study on health sciences and medicine.... Pernicious anemia predominantly has hematological or neurological manifestations even though the disease is caused by an abnormality in the gastric mucosa....

This case study "Buckie Management Information System" discusses the government that requires Buckie Management Company to carry out a continuous check on their equipment.... To establish whether the system would be successfully implemented, a feasibility study had to be carried out.... ... ... ... The study included both economical and technical feasibility studies....

However, through targeted social programs, through subsidizing house loans and raising the minimum wage the government has been able to pull more than 20 million people out of poverty (The New York Times, 2011).... Fringe benefits and social security for the laborers is not very strong.... However, in expectation of several social and economic benefits, the US companies are willing to take the risk.... International Journal of social Economics, 31 (5/6), pp....

Bilingual education in the United States is reported to have been contested and redesigned within varied historical, economic, social and political contexts.... Also, language professionals argue that the changing political, economic and social forces have designed the nation's responses to diversity in language.... More so, they boost communication skills and cultural awareness in the social spectrum.... Bilingualism: Psychological, social, and Educational Implications....

The paper "Consolidation - Gum Limited " is a perfect example of a finance and accounting case study.... This report is aimed at helping the management of Gum limited in deciding whether to prepare consolidated financial statements for itself and the number of investments it owns in accordance with AASB 10....

This paper 'Google is Changing Everything" focuses on the fact that the present age is considered as the age of Information Technology.... After the emergence of the web, everything is changed, especially in the business sector.... The emergence of e-commerce has presented a lot of new opportunities....

Partnership ... t is correct for John to assume that he is in a partnership with Jenny.... This is because John and Jenny instruct their solicitor to draw for them a partnership agreement.... They suggest that the agreement should be drawn in the usual terms.... ... ... ... Is John correct in assuring that a partnership has been created?...

The case study "Marketing and Managerial Foundations" demonstrates that the Beats by Dre company focuses on the promotion, place and product elements of the mix marketing strategy.... In addition, the firm uses Ansoff Growth matrix strategies to enhance progress.... ... ... ... Beats by Dre is the leading premium headphone brand in the market....