Essays on Social science Case Study

"Private International Law: Lex Mercatoria" paper focuses on Lex Mercatoria, a body of rules that were developed by the merchant community in medieval times to serve the needs of international trade; the 'lex mercatoria' served as an international commercial law.... ... ... ... Various scholars hold diverse views regarding the historical origin of 'lex mercatoria....

Probing into the literature of social psychology, they established that an understanding of the power of attitude allowed the sport manager to become aware of such issues as fan loyalty.... The social feature, such as irrational beliefs, has long been considered as a significant component of the decision-making process of consumers....

recent study of workers at an internet provider firm found that social recognition and feedback incentives boosted performance of workers (Westman, Brough and Kalliath).... Google recognises the importance of social recognition and has, again, built this into their organisational structure so that the business evolves rather than the worker....

he emphasis in the present global marketplace is on "corporate social responsibility (CSR)," which, according to World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), is based on a set of principles which companies relate to their social, economic, and ecological environment (Stigson, 2003).... GE operates in more than 100 countries throughout the world, and its success can be attributed to its leadership and its strategy which includes social, economic and environmental concerns....

Activities such as piracy, cross border brigands, smuggling, fraud, trading in stolen goods, assassination and other such anti social activities are as old as governments and nations (Salmon, 2008).... Transnational criminals are characterized by criminal networks that thrive in varying economic, social and political conditions.... muggling by definition is a threat to national security because it undermines a country's ability to secure its borders and makes it difficult to enforce social order when there are unknown numbers of undocumented people in any one nation. ...

Jami is clearly a victim of sexual harassment.... According to lawyer Mary L.... Boland, “sexual harassment is a kind of sex discrimination involving unwelcome sexual conduct or pressure in school or the workplace.... .... ... ... Author [Manager] EMPLOYMENT LAW 24 November 2015 EMPLOYMENT LAW Jami is clearly a victim of sexual harassment....

However, this became important not only because of the changes with political tensions, but also because this created a different social identity among nations.... The Renegadoes demonstrates these specific political and social interactions between the two nations, which translates into the religious and political controversies of the time.... By the end of the play, there is an understanding that the political affiliations that are related to the social and economic portrayal of Muslims is one which is conquered and overcome as the renegade becomes a Christian and repents against what he has done....

Citing from the acknowledgement section of the book, “I admit that I get ideas that way, all the time” (Johansson, xi).... Innovation is a process of.... ... ... For an individual who generates ideas all the time, there is nothing that can be applied to describe his character, other than The Medici Effect There is nothing that can define Frans Johansson better, than an innovator, as presented in his book, The Medici Effect....

(2008) Combining Art With science, Zara Competes With ‘Fast Fashion'.... This paper will start off by introducing the concept of Supply Chain Management and its importance in the world of business.... It will then take a step ahead by discussing, analyzing and explaining in detail the supply chain management of Spain-based retail store, Zara as an example....

With this need for movement, however, the need for visualization and meditation is addressed and in this system the yogi has a complete science of well-being.... ad, Dr Vasant, (1984) Ayurveda: The science of Self-Healing.... This paper "Spiritual Practice and Meditation: Thoughts on Origins and Forms" discusses spiritual and physical attainment of purity, how one acts and reacts to the outer world is as important as how one views the inner world....

The rating takes into account factors such as total fatalities, sickness or injury, social disruption, economic harm and psychological impact resulting from an emergency.... However, rating of certain factors like social disruption and psychological harm is unrealistic because such variables cannot be quantified....

Such effects include heighten crime in neighboring areas as the employed persons aim at maintaining their social status and lifestyle.... he campaign recommends for the New South Wales government to assess the effectiveness of the lockout laws by assessing the damage they have on the social and economic status of Sydney....

The paper "Risk Assessment in Global Finance Inc" states one of the main risks assessed in the company is tied to the employees that are unaware of the damages that lapse in security could do.... To create awareness amongst employees it is vital that communication throughout the company is effective....

The "Resource Planning of Project Development" paper focuses on planning which is an integral part of project development and implementation.... The plan addresses the requirement, objectives, scope, communication management plan, risk management plan, implementation, and evaluation.... .... ... ...

This paper "International Strategic Management" focuses on the fact that strategic management refers to a process of evaluating and controlling the business of the company and the environment in which it operates with a view of making it competitive and successful (Lamb, 1984, ix).... .... ... ... The company must set goals to counter all existing competitors and revise these plans regularly so as not to be outpaced or become irrelevant in the face of changing circumstances....

Computer science Research Proposal The premise is that I work for a software company and I am proposing an improvement to an integrated development environment. ... According to Cain, the average wages of Iowan computer science graduates is $41,250.... The paper "Improvement of an Integrated Development Environment" highlights that debugging is the most time-consuming, and thus most expensive part of programming....

This paper "Commercial Contract Law" discusses Comfort Kitchens Limited that are currently in default of payments, have failed to comply with the conditions of the contract regarding water isolation and have undertaken repairs in breach of the express terms of the contract.... ... ... ... The underlying basis of commercial contract law is freedom of contract and general commercial law principles advocate that commercial agreements are treated with an implied presumption that legal relations are intended (Chitty, 2007)....

The terms “Great Depression” and “Great Crash” will be used synonymously throughout this essay since they refer simultaneously to the same event: the economic collapse of 1929 and the ensuing economic and social crises for much of the Western developed world.... This essay has traced the antecedents to the current wave of globalisation with an emphasis on key global events: the social revolution of the 1960s, the economic crises of the 1970s, neo-liberalism in the 1980s, followed by Communist collapse and the emergence of authoritarian capitalism in East Asia....

The Austrian school believes that the number of social as well as legal arrangements, which includes competition, helps to a great extent in preventing deceit by specialists who have private knowledge.... The main features of classical political economy are the concept of reproduction and social surplus, a concept of a centre of gravity for market prices, and a particular notion of 'equilibrium....

Business viability plan is the action framework that a potential entrepreneur uses to identify and to validate a business idea.... This plan involves analysing a functional process of which the audience can understand easily.... It is a decision-weighing model, which provides standard structure for determining the business idea of being feasible....

The case study "Intelligence Support to Operation Anaconda" states that the government of the United States of America has realized a global movement to end terror through its Global War on Terror undertaking.... One of its operations founded on this undertaking is the battle.... .... ... ... Operation Anaconda proved to be a great success for the US troops that fought against the Taliban and al-Qaeda forces in the year 2002....

The paper discusses P&G which is a global company which operates in 160 countries around the world with a global turnover of over $35 billion.... Its main activity includes manufacturing of consumer, pharmaceutical and household products for the diverse target audience.... ... ... ... Many European countries restrict access to those goods which do not meet their requirements....

This paper "Amar Bhide - Questions Every Entrepreneur Must Answer" focuses on the fact that most business ideas and concepts, no matter how brilliant they may seem to fail to come to fruition.... Most would-be entrepreneurs get good ideas and concepts but they fail to actually create viable businesses....

Located on 333 7th Avenue, New York, this organization was founded after frightening images were televised to the French people from Nigeria in the Biafra wars of late 1960s and early 70s (doctorswithoutborders.... rg).... The Southern Nigeria war that saw government troops starve.... ... ... The paper "An Analysis of a Nonprofit in the Grater NYC Area: Doctors without Borders" is an outstanding example of a health sciences and medicine case study....

The paper "Importance of Diversity at Cosmo" argues that diversity has become a major practice among many companies because they want to gain a competitive advantage through diversity.... Diversity brings in new skills to the organization which could help to improve the performance of the organization....

The paper 'Accounting Services in the Business Environment' is a great example of a business case study.... Accounting services evolve in parallel with the changes in the business environment.... Accountants are always tied up with high standards of ethics and are expected to possess a wide knowledge of the business....

This case study "Tricky Widget Manufacturing" discusses TWM that created a mission statement that seems idealistic since it does not relate to the reality of their finances and current situation in the market particularly the tough competition from well-established and trusted manufacturers.... ... ...

The paper "Cloud Computing: The Business Perspective" is a wonderful example of a case study on business.... The reason for choosing Hertz Corporation is because at the moment the world's leading all-purpose use car rental brand.... ... ... ... In this regard, Hertz's strategic plan exhibits an active or varying planning course of action and comes in with a multidirectional study as well as a production outline, mutually with an interconnected set of strategies and goals for achieving those goals....

From the paper "Communism in Chinese versus Communism in the Soviet Union", the Soviet Union and Russia established command economies as a result of the communists' revolution.... These revolutions established the communist part as the leading economic and political life of both countries.... ... ...

The paper 'HR Recruitment and Selection - ZADCO Company" is a good example of a human resources case study.... From a shareholder's perspective, the ultimate goal of a business is to make profits (Iamandi, 2007, p.... ).... This can only be attained when an organization is able to leverage her comparative advantage/ competencies/ key success factors by exploiting its strengths & opportunities....

With the new technology like media sharing websites and social networking, the cellular phones, have enhanced citizen journalism.... The opportunity in social networking has saw citizens give their testimonies.... The social network have realized the power of citizen journalism and are developing the opportunities for filmmakers and documentary makers.... The owner of social media believe that the social websites have enough content that can help in building a film....

Their project costs would in most cases outweigh the projects' social benefits.... This case study demonstrates government support for entrepreneurs in the UK.... This paper outlines the significance of entrepreneurship to the economy, culture, and management, describes the entrepreneurial element, different capitals, and myths about entrepreneurship....

ocial and Cultural Environment entails the social and cultural factors that affect any company or industry.... Boeing Company was established in America due to the social class and population growth that meets the market for the company.... The paper 'Global Marketing for Boeing Company' analyzes an American based multinational Aerospace and Defense Corporation that was founded in 1916 by William ....

Closely related to the public engagement concept was the 2004 Police and Communities Together (PACT) initiative, which was introduced for purposes of enjoining communities and the police together in keeping neighbourhoods and social places safe (Lancashire Constabulary, 2011).... According to Lee and Pearson (2011), the Lancashire Constabulary scored impressively in all performance indicators, which include enhanced security, reduced criminal activities, the number of arrests made in relation to crimes committed, decreased anti-social behaviours in communities, and enhanced confidence among communities regarding the police force....

In addition, several social and psychological consequences, associated with long – term hospital stay, affect the functioning of the family unit and the development of the child[Wil10].... The paper 'Safety and Prevention of Injury in Australian Children and Adolescents' is a well-turned example of a case study on nursing....

“The social costs of gun ownership”.... ?? Child and Adolescent social Work Journal, Vol.... The paper "Gun Control in the US" describes that the rising frequency of mass massacres involving firearms in recent years has raised concerns and – at the same time – debates in the American government....

Furthermore, business organizations or managers who pursue this concept normally concern themselves with the earnings that shareholders would receive per share, the cash flow of the business organization, and the social values or implications of any financial initiative.... However, they are more concerned with the social implications of the various policies of the business organization. ...

"Contract Law on Offer and Acceptance" paper analyzes the case which involves the validity of the offer and acceptance by the parties involved.... Brenda only made an invitation to treat by posting an advertisement on her website.... Hence hers was not a valid offer capable of being accepted.... ....

The paper "Psychology: Growth and Development" explores two examples of the life situation of 14-year-old minority female, and 7-year-old male.... Particularly, the author of the paper examines in which way the people around them influence their development and growth.... ... ... ... Physiological development of the female minor may be negatively impacted by stigmatization by her peer....

"Measures of Operational Performance of the Food and Beverage Outlet in Clifton Hotel Bristol" paper advises the operation's management team at Racks Bar & Restaurant of Clifton Hotel Bristol on the key measures of operational performance that they should use to help control their business.... ... ...

People and governments are now paying more attention to the environmental consequences of economic activity.... The paper "Economic Perspectives Of Global Warming" discusses the techniques and insights that Engineering Economics provides to help the environment.... ... ... ... Achieving meaningful international cooperation is and will be a challenge....

Client experience framework perceives that all human encounters are all encompassing and social, and are embodied an equalization of sensual, cerebral, and The paper "Using Technology as Experience Framework" is a worthy example of a term paper on information technology.... Client experience framework perceives that all human encounters are all-encompassing and social, and are embodied an equalization of sensual, cerebral, and emotional "threads....

Starbucks should also ensure that they have qualified personnel and work on corporate social responsibility projects to uphold its image.... This essay analyzes commoditization of a product or business brand which defines a situation where highly valued products of a company or a business enterprise lose their state of uniqueness and instead become nothing but simple products just like other products of the competitors in the same industry....

This paper "Production Planning & Scheduling - the Usefulness of ERP Systems in Manufacturing" focuses on the fact that in the business environment systems play the most important role.... No business can survive for long unless it follows a plan and its execution requires a systematic functioning....

I should also be able to allot sufficient time for other facets of my life, including social, spiritual, and emotional facets, which are as equally important as my work or professional life.... xtracting value from social networks ... The case study "Personal Development for Work and Knowledge Gained" states that one of the tasks which the author undertook in the practicum is the measurement of some flats, and translating these measurements into an AutoCAD program....

This paper "Ownership Society" discusses the copyright system of the 'ownership society' that would enable any individuals to keep track of the use of the individual's personal data in terms of the identity of the user, when it is used, and the purpose for which it has been used.... ... ... ... In the article 'Treating money as free speech', Bowie Nolan, 2007, brings out an interesting idea of 'ownership society', wherein he suggests that in such an American society every American would have a copyright or trademark for their personal information and profile, the money value of which could be kept low....

The study "Strategic Approach to Tackling VAT Losses" focuses on the critical analysis of the major issues in the strategic approach to tackling VAT losses.... From the marketing point of view, this proposal seems to be much profitable and worth accepting.... ... ... ... The reason is obvious and can be summarized as: As you have mentioned in your case, it is going to be very easy for you to purchase goods from Man B who will himself import them from Europe....

The case study "Chocolate Confectionery Industry Insights" describes the chocolate confectionery market of the United Kingdom (UK) that has shrunken in size during the past years largely due to the lobbying by health groups against confectionery consumption in general.... ... ... ... It is stated here that while dark chocolate has been touted as a good source of antioxidants, what prevails now is the general consciousness of the public regarding the dire effects of too much sugar in one's diet and the accepted fact that eating big chunks of chocolate bars often leads to obesity....

"Negotiations of Climate Change-Climatic Strategies in Abu Dhabi" paper highlights how climatic changes could impact Abu Dhabi's economy before passing recommendations on how to anticipate them.... Abu Dhabi needs to learn from such events in order to guarantee its prosperity in the future.... ... ...

Retain social and Economic Benefits ... ime banks play the importan role of ensuring that the social and economic benefits of a given community stays within the community and benefits the community members.... Communities that retain social and economic benefits are bound to strengthen and graps the dynamics in operation within their economies.... Examples of social benefits that willl be accrued are a sense of belonging among community members, cohesion and intergration and honesty and transparency....