Essays on Social science Case Study

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 paper essentially sought to introduce a national transportation system that guaranteed cleanliness, safety, efficiency and social equity in transport regulation and implementation (DfT, 1998, p.... It acknowledged the role of transport in declining environment and quality of life and recommended an integrated transport system in which there was emphasis on developing multimodal transport systems, particularly public buses and rail; such a transport system was envisioned as affording an integration of transport planning and implementation with better environmental pollution management, improved land use, enhanced health and a more inclusive social policy (DfT, 1998, p....

he most popular categories of the Japanese cinema are the period films which are also known as the Jidaigeki and the yakuza based Ninkyoeiga (chivalry films) and the Japanese science fiction.... The cinema industry in Japan has been transformed into the social norms and cultural values of the country.... he cinema industry in Japan has been transformed into social, norms and cultural values of the country....

The case study "The Future of Bio-fuels" presents that the global transportation sector relies heavily on fossil fuels for energy.... More than 95% of the energy requirements are fulfilled by oil, a petroleum product derived from underground sediment extraction.... ... ... ... Oil sources are limited and it has been estimated that the oil production rate will become stagnant in 2018, after which it will start declining....

The Simpson family lives in Springfield which is a fictional town in America and it depicts some cultural and social stereotypes of the American society.... The paper 'The Roles of Parents in the Simpsons' presents the Simpsons which is an American sitcom made by Matt Groening based on a middle-class American family....

Similarly, the commercials are different in other countries too and are developed in accordance wit their respective cultural and social values.... The paper "Hotel Industry Customer Relationship Management (CRM)" says the hotel industry all over the world has evolved since the 1990s until now in terms of consumers and marketplace....

The paper "Achieving Organizational Objectives" describes that the measurement for the current survey took place between July 2009 and June 2010 and consisted of responses from 351 information technology and information security personnel from various fields across the United States.... ... ... ... Most respondents look to acquire tools that augment network visibility including log management systems, event management, security management systems, security dashboards, etc....

This paper 'Business Information System in Tesco' discusses the implications of implementing a company-wide business information system (ERP) in Tesco Plc.... Some of the issues that will be discussed in detail include the method of application of ERP in Tesco.... ... ... ... The paper looks at some of the positive and negative aspects of implementing ERP in Tesco....

In the paper 'Commercial Airplane: Boeing' the author discusses human space flight and launch systems.... It operates in five segments: Commercial Airplane (CA), Precision Engagement and Mobility Systems (PE&MS), Network and Space Systems (N&SS), Support Systems (SS), and Boeing Capital Corporation(BCC)....

The paper 'Aboriginal Cultures Gallery of the South Australian Museum' is a bright example of the culture case study.... The Aboriginal cultures gallery of the South Australian Museum is a section in the museum which is involved in the preservation of the indigenous Australian culture through the various pictures and photos preserved there....

The paper "Wal Mart" tells that Wal Mart is the largest retail company globally, with over 971 discount stores, 2447 supercentres, 132 neighbourhood markets and 591 Sam's club s in the US.... The company is spread over 14 countries and employees almost 2.... million people.... ... ... ... This has been quite a surprise as the company was at a very high point of its success and has been recognised to be a leading retailer worldwide....

This case study "The Lincoln Electric Company" discusses Lincoln Electric used innovation and efficiency to sustain its goal of producing quality products at a lower cost in comparison to its rivals.... The company used two major tactics to make this possible.... ... ... ... Firstly it developed its own technologies or customized the ones that it acquired to fit its internal processes....

This case study "A Free Trade Agreement between China and Australia" analyses the implication of a free trade agreement between China and Australia on the clothing industries.... Australia and China have over the last two decades increased their volumes of trade across different sectors.... ... ... ...

This case study "Structural Organization and Marketing Strategy for Gymboree" focuses on an American San Francisco- based organization that has over time specialized in stocking all kinds of children's wear.... The company stocks children's wear ranging from girl wear to babywear.... ... ... ... The company has been on its expansion and has included a number of programs that useful during different levels of children's growth....

The paper "Strategies to Improve Community Safety" describes that the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service survey statistics of the four year period are a clear indication that something has to be done to curb the risks associated with incidents of fire.... ... ... ... Teaching people the importance of fire safety at such a moment will definitely have an impact on their behavior and attitudes....

The paper "Incident of Racism in CCC Group Inc.... analyzes that the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission pressed charges against a construction company over racism allegations.... The sued company, CCC Group Inc.... is group-owned, and it is involved in providing construction....

"Business Ethics: Enron and WorldCom" paper states that the business environment is becoming more sensitive with issues surrounding ethical standards by which organizations are being managed.... Organizations emerged which are rewarding organizations considered to be maintaining high standards of ethics....

The paper "Fire Management at the University of Central Lancashire" describes that fire records should be availed to fire inspectors at any time that they require it.... On the other hand, it is important to note that the record should be prepared by experts so as to ensure that it is accurate.... ...

This paper "Law and Institutions of the European Union" discusses EU issues that take possession of Germany's submissions, the Commission is at liberty to make an application for an interim order which might have the consequence of compelling Germany to implement the directive.... ... ... ... Germany's only hope of succeeding will come from an argument that the Directive is harmful to the public health policy, public morals or security or public policy of Germany in general....

The paper 'The Safe Operation of Ships' presents operations at sea which is a risky business that involves proper adherence to safety manuals to avoid risk to life at sea.... It has been recognized by the shipping fraternity that no cargo is more valuable than precious human life.... ... ... ... It is with these guidelines that the International Safety Management Code was developed for the Safe Operation of ships along with measures to prevent pollution at sea....

Similarly, the commercials are different in other countries too and are developed in accordance wit their respective cultural and social values.... This research is being carried out to evaluate and present customer relationship management (CRM) in the hotel industry.... Customer relationship management (CRM) is a management strategy that unites information technology with marketing....

This has strained relationships between the companies in recent times with each taking to social media and other platforms to discredit the authenticity of the other (Jones & Hill 2011).... The author of the paper "Impact of the Company's Mission, Vision, and Primary Stakeholders on its Overall Success" discusses the five forces of competition and its impact on Apple Corporation and creates a SWOT Analysis for the company to determine its major strengths and weaknesses, opportunities, and threats....

The paper "Financial Management of the Construction of a River Port Located in Western Africa" is a perfect example of a finance and accounting case study.... The river port will be used to handle bauxite (an aluminum ore) brought in from mines located nearby.... The contractor has given a time limit of two years to complete the construction of the bauxite terminal failure....

The paper presents that moral decisions are a complex subject that requires a mixture of reason/emotion in making them.... There are two main types of morality.... The first is an absolute type of ethics in which some acts are absolutely wrong, all of the time.... ... ... ... The tendency to want an overarching theory of morality:- whether absolute or relative in nature – tends to lead to a lessening of freedom and a worsening of the conditions that people live under....

The paper about global economics presents detailed information that according to the theory of comparative costs trade is mutually beneficial to all the trading partners engaged in free trade.... Discuss why do individual countries protect their economies from free trade.... ... ... ... David Ricardo also analyzed that if the look in the absolute terms then the free trade is much better for the global economy as compared to the restricted economy....

External Information Systems, Continuing Information Systems (CIS), Systematic Information Systems, and social Information Systems are some of the information systems that are currently in use.... These systems are typically based on social indicators, which indicate social conditions.... The design of this program is based on an important social indicator - the people living below the poverty line. ... Finally, social information system comes out with a report of aggregated information of all the reports....

Starbucks maintains a very positive reputation for corporate social responsibility efforts associated with procurement and urban development focus in developing nations that supply many coffee products to the business.... Because Starbucks' success is highly dependent on consumer beliefs about the integrity of the Starbucks brand, the business can further enhance its competitive position using social media and Internet technologies to improve its market position....

This is the brief history and research on how Apple Inc came to the forefront in mid 1970s when two individuals sat together and decided to launch a platform that would be based on innovation and productivity.... ... ... ... The two individuals were Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak.... They started off with a computer launch which led to introduction of series of products later....

The paper entitled 'The Sectors Concerned with Investment' presents the major issues that engulf governments in the world today and more so with respect to their economies which are the sectors concerned with investment.... Investment is both local and foreign.... ... ... ... In respect to my country Kuwait what is most important is to increase the ease of doing business....

The study "Management and Quality Control of Spinnaker Tower and St Pancras Station" critically analyzes the major issues of management and quality control of Spinnaker Tower and St Pancras Station.... Project management is the art of directing and coordinating human and material resources.... ... ...

From the paper "Analysis of Columbian Mishap on Resistance to Change" it is clear that it can be scrutinized that the sources and causes of both individual and structural resistance may be attributed to a lack of prior communication concerning the impending changes.... ... ... ... Resistance to change refers to an aggressive mechanism against any perceived dynamism that may cause a threat to the way individuals, groups, teams and leaders carry out their operations (Sharma, 2007)....

This case study "The Merger of Compaq and Hewlett Packard" will review the merger between HP and Compaq in 2001, identifying the strategic management issues that preceded the merger on both sides, along with the changes in the management strategy resulting from the combined operations.... .... ... ...

The paper 'Strategic Decision Making Process at OJuice' is a timeous example of a management case study.... Change is one of the most critical aspects of effective management.... The unpredictable business environment in which most organizations operate implies that not only is change becoming more frequent, but that the nature of the change may be increasingly sophisticated....

The paper 'Setting Up Microfinance Groups for the Firms in the Hospitality Sector' is a timeous example of a macro & microeconomics case study.... The hospitality industry applies to the companies that focus on the satisfaction of the customers and providing the leisurely needs rather than the necessary ones....

The paper "Business Intelligence Justification" is a wonderful example of a case study on business.... Business intelligence often abbreviated as BI refers to the set of techniques and tools used to transform raw data into meaningful and useful information for business analysis purposes.... ... ... ...

The case study "TThe World of the Shaman" states that Our earliest ancestors' attempts to make sense of the various phenomena of nature and there effects on them gave rise to numerous faiths, rituals and practices many of which have survived the test of time.... ... ... ... During those days ailments used to be more common and fatal and it was believed that the gods who were angry with the sinful people were responsible for the sufferings....

"Can Tourism Be Sustainable in the 21st Century" paper explores the airline sector, as an important engine of the tourist trade, and the changes that it is facing in the new millennium.... It explores Oman and analyzes the changes that it is undertaking to reinvent itself as a global player.... ... ...

The paper concerns the American Apparel, footwear and accessories industry which does not involve forced market leverage on one specific company.... However, the characteristic expectations of the consumers and tactful market strategies adopted by the companies.... ... ... ... Brand name plays a significant role in the luxury goods market....

As the paper outlines, Carnival Cruise lines is headquartered in Miami, Florida and operates mainly in North America, Germany, United Kingdom, Brazil, and Australia.... The global cruise industry is estimated to be worth $ 29.... 4 billion with the North America market accounting for $ 17.... 6 billion....

This paper tells that organizations enhance success using a combination of strategies and talent development programs.... According to Goldsmith & Carter (2010), talent development programs boost profitability making them preferable within banks.... The managers use the strategy during the planning process....

The paper "Axis Bank and Walmart - Management Information Systems" argues MIS should be supportive of the organization's long term strategic goals as well as to the everyday operation requirements.... A management information system is vital in the decision-making process of an organization.... ... ...

The paper 'The Committee of National Security Services Model' concerns the Information systems that are of so much importance and to ensure that information systems like the computer rooms, disks, and laptops are protected is through controls by use of physical security.... ... ... ... Physical security can be defined as the act that sees to it that hardware, software, personnel, networks, programs, and data are protected from potential physical threats that are in a position to cause extensive damage or losses to an agency, enterprise, or institution....

Trade between countries has grown with industrialization.... Exports and imports need ports of entry.... The paper "Sustainable Container Ports Development " explains how a new container terminal/port development may cope with or influence the external environment in which they operate.... ... ... ...

The paper "Sedimentation and Infiltration on the Hope Valley Water Treatment Plant and Barker Inlet Wetlands" reports about the processes enhancing the quality of water and technical capabilities of the plant located in Singapore and participating in the implementation of the Singapore NEWater program....

The paper "Remedies for Faulty Products under Consumer Credit Act and Soga" states that as established by UDT v Taylor [1980] SLT 28, Mr.... Brown has the right here to repudiate both the sales and the credit agreement and demand a refund of the sum paid.... ... ... ... In Mr.... Green's case, since he had the suite for a short time and as a consequence of the fact that it was faulty and misdescribed (shower cabinet), he is entitled to a refund....

This paper "Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation" focuses on the two cases that provide us with a better understanding of how technology, innovativeness can be perceived, and how the use of this can cause one company to be extremely successful while making the other a complete failure....

This paper 'Correct Work with the Word' presents how to make a change to existing text, identify the text to be affected.... Select the text.... After selection, word automatically highlights.... Highlighting is done by positioning the cursor at the start point.... ... ... ... The basic navigation features provided by windows include open, edit, new, print, open with, share with, send to, cut, copy, create a short cut, delete and properties....

The author of this case study "Pharmacy Improvement System at Consumer Value Stores" touches upon the existing pharmacy fulfillment process at CVS.... It is stated that the process at CVS starts with drop off stage.... During drop off, customers are required to state their respective pick-up time....

"Arguments that Can Support Chen's Refusal to Pay John More Than the Original Agreed Price" paper analizes the contract between Chen and John that bound both of them to its terms.... In what transpired between them, John failed to adhere to the requirements of the contract by failing to finish the work....

The paper "OH&S Legislation " is an outstanding example of an information technology case study.... At the mention of occupational safety and safety, many think of dangers connected to contractions sites or factories.... However, in offices workers are comprehended by many unique challenges to their safety and health....

The paper 'Beliefs and Ways of Life' presents preparing a World Religious Report which is a tiresome task as there are a number of religious sects all over the world with different beliefs and ways of life.... The essay attempts to make a study on the Jehovah's witnesses.... ... ... ... The study assumes significance as Jehovah's Witnesses are a growing religious group despite various setbacks regarding conversions....