Essays on Social science Case Study

From the paper "Entrepreneurial Finance of Onset Ventures", entrepreneurs start ventures for economic and altruistic motives but their objective is to create value.... A venture goes through different stages of growth: development, startup, survival, rapid-growth, as well as early-maturity stages....

To gain attention and awareness from the social media, the GOP began leaking yet- unreleased films and portion of confidential data from Sony, although they never quantified what they wanted in return.... The attack revealed personal identifiable information about employees and their dependents including names address, social security numbers and financial information (B.... Immediately after Sony Learnt that their soft wares had been hacked, the company quickly prepared internal teams data experts and cyber-crimes experts to try quickly to manage the loss of the data to the internet, as the hackers were releasing their data into social media site so as to gain attention....

The author of the paper under the title "Standard Combined Variable and Fixed Overhead Application Rate" presents a variance analysis of Collin's production process.... The case states that each widget requires a standard direct labor input of 5.... 5 hours per unit.... .... ... ... The application rate of the combined variable and fixed overhead is applied to production....

From the paper "Where IKEA Stands Today and Why" it is clear that IKEA's customers are frugal or cost-conscious who would want to have more added value for their money by choosing stylish home furnishings and furniture suited to their personalities and lifestyles.... ... ... ... IKEA has now become one of the leading affordable solution providers of stylish home furnishings and furniture across Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and the Caribbean (IKEA)....

From the paper "Ethics in Organizations" it is clear that stakeholders' demands should be integrated into the business.... In conclusion, businesses must remain committed to meeting their stakeholders' expectations without engaging in unethical practices.... ... ... ... Achievement of business goals can be attained by not necessarily becoming unethical (Bader 13)....

"Whether to Reinvestment or Cut Down Expenses in Organization" paper is a scenario of a case that the president of Northwest Canadian has to decide on whether to reinvestment or cut down expenses in one of her sawmills.... The sawmill by the name of Jackson, BC has been producing low-quality lumber....

The paper "Mueller Imports Ethical Issue" discusses that as the newly recruited controller, Becky has limited options.... She can either request the owner to clarify actual usage of the funds and provide for those as per the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.... ... ... ... It is important to state that the ethical issues include that of the full disclosure principle and the matching principle as the entries made for the business do not disclose the entire facts and have high provisions in terms of selling expenses and miscellaneous expenses that the owner himself approves....

Atlantic Diving Supply Inc and Bancroft Global Development are suing each other over a deal consisting of 18,000 pairs of boots.... Atlantic Diving Supply Inc (ADS) is Virginia Beach based military gear contractor and Bancroft Global Development is a non-profit organization from Washington, D.... ....

The paper "The Titan IV B Configuration Vehicle" discusses that the Titan IV B configuration vehicle was launched into space with Titan centaur upper stage on April 30, 1999.... The mission of the Titan IV was to place Milstar Satellite in a geosynchronous orbit.... This was not accomplished.... ...

This paper "Information Security Program" points out what information security governance is in a banking software company, its implementation.... The paper gives an information security policy that provides total control, hence compliance, to ensure effective information security governance.... ....

Most organizations have opted to install surveillance CCTV in the organization premises due to high incidences of insecurity.... This paper "The Closed-Circuit Television Surveillance Design" outlines an effective surveillance design that covers the premises of a gold storage facility in Australia....

The following report "The View of Professional Field and Potential Future Directions" describes the author's experiences and activities carried out during his\her 8-week full-time internship at the Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA-OPCO).... .... ... ... The internship is part and parcel of the learning process and my course requirement....

Globally, the leading brands in this segment include Samsung, Apple, and Microsoft Nokia among others.... This segment has been very dynamic.... At some point, Nokia was the leading brand in feature phones.... However, this.... ... ... The paper 'Strategic Management for Microsoft Nokia and Apple Inc ' is a dramatic example of the management case study....

The author of the paper titled "Assessing the Feasibility of the Tidal Music App" is an evaluation paper regarding the nature of the music streaming industry.... The paper deals with the challenge caused by customers' trend of migrating to digital platforms.... ... ... ... To limit the spending of cost-sensitive customers, access to playlists without reconnection would cater to the need....

"Rights of Third Parties: Constitution of Trusts" paper examines contract, trust, the constitution of trust, equity, the Right of the third party to enforce contractual terms, and privities of contract.... The paper looks at the complexity of the rules governing the enforceability of promises in deeds....

The paper "Key Success Factors of Capilano Honey Limited" is a perfect example of a case study on finance and accounting.... The grounds for this submission is to evaluate the viability of financing Capilano Honey Pty Limited to the tune of $ 17 Million.... A Term loan of $12 million to repay all their debt at their existing bank of 8....

The author of the "Foundations in Law and Property" paper analyzes the property law cases and states that the purchase is required to be by deed and easements will run with the land unless the conveyance to a purchaser specifically provides otherwise.... .... ... ... There are two competing interests as against the Rowans....

The focus of this paper is on the general rule under criminal law, which that says is every person shall be liable to punishment for the guilty conducted by him.... But the law has given some excuse in certain circumstances like duress, necessity, mistake consent, and private and public defenses....

The paper "Network Security Tools Comparison " discusses that GFI LANguard proved to better when remediating vulnerabilities that required downloaded patches.... On the other hand, DMV has an upper hand at remediating vulnerabilities that require adjustments to the system.... ... ... ... After comparatively analysing GFI LANguard and DragonSoft Vulnerability Management (DVM), it is clear that each has its advantages and disadvantages....

The paper 'Effective Organization Structure' presents McKinsey 7s model which explains how an organization goes about analyzing how well it is positioned to achieve its intended objective.... This model has remained persistent over the years because it is applicable in wide range situations.... ...

The case study "Relative Merits of the Capital Asset Pricing Model" points out that an efficient pricing mechanism is important for channelizing the savings of individuals into profitable avenues thus facilitating optimal asset allocation.... It ensures that an investor is adequately rewarded.... ....

The paper "A Detailed Inspection Report on Building Defect" highlights that Arditi and Manop generally agree that building maintenance is a global universal concept and of utmost importance especially in the early process of building design to assure the quality of the property.... ... ... ... Electrical systems: (Inspection is only made on the visible part of the electric installation and as such no electric tests conducted during this observation....

As the paper "Means of Fire Detection and Escape in Mr.... and Mrs.... Jones Building" outlines, Mr.... and Mrs.... Jones proposed buildings should have fire safety measures that should provide a sustainable level of safety and protect their health and safety for unspecified periods of occupancy....

As the paper "A Fire Safety Analysis for the Proposed Building for Mr.... and Mrs.... Jones" outlines, fire safety measures for the building should comply with regulation 7 of building regulation 2000 (SI 2000/2531 for England and Wales) (Crown 2007:6).... ... ... ... This paper tells that the construction materials should have marking CE according to requirements of construction products directive 89/106/EEC....

In the paper 'Malcolm Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence' the author compares two different quality models in terms of their application to the organization.... Quality assurance is the mechanism by which an organization demonstrates to the end users, of providing the desired services or results....

The following study would reveal a marketing management plan for fundraising at the World Wildlife Fund.... Therefore, the writer of the study will analyze the target audience and customer analysis as well as discuss the competitive potential of the organization.... ... ... ... The recent global economic downturn had caused a decline in the WWF revenues in the previous year and there was a considerable downturn of members' donations while operating expenses continue to rise....

It was formed through the merger of two different NGOs, one situated in Canada and another in Austria.... The Austrian Non Government Organization was concerned mainly.... ... ... The paper 'Global Human Resource Strategy and Main HR Issues Facing United Health International' is an excellent example of human resources case study....

The focus of this paper "The Disaster of Engineering Failure -Hurricane Katrina Tragedy" is on Hurricane Katrina, the deadly and costliest wind that killed hundreds of innocent people in the United States of America.... Hurricane Katrina is said to be the 3 rd powerful one in history.... ... ... ...

Danone's decentralized management system and its commitment to social, environmental and employee responsibility are very important in helping the firm to be able to have a unique corporate strategy.... Strategic Corporate social Responsibility: Stakeholders in a Global Environment....

This essay discusses a legislation that functions to deter and punish terrorist acts both inside and around the USA.... The U.... .... Patriot Act devoid the suspect his civil rights and puts the suspected individual at a point that these rights are no longer inherent to them.... .... ... ... In its preamble, the Act states that it is objected towards enhancing law enforcement investigatory tools and other purposes that are related to this....

The paper "Financial Performance of the Company through Ratio Analysis - Lockheed Martin" is a perfect example of a case study on finance and accounting.... Many people argue that the primary purpose of limited companies is to maximize the wealth of shareholders.... However, in reality, companies pursue both financial and non-financial goals....

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This report is containing the SWOT analysis of 3 of the major smart phone providers namely, Apple Inc.... Samsung, and HTC which will reflect the overall market scenario and the insights of these companies. ... ... SWOT analysis is an organized arranging strategy used to assess the.... ... ... A SWOT analysis could be done for an item, place, industry or individual....

“It has come to our attention that international students are having a problem with registering in non-accredited institutions in the U.... that later do not offer recognized programs”, said the chairman.... We are therefore encouraging the students to make a conclusive research.... ... ... Students should ensure that they consult before starting the programs and we advise them to contact the Department of International student on information that relates to the colleges or institutions they wish to attend....

The paper 'The Concept of Retail Management' is an excellent example of a case study on marketing.... In recent decades, with the onset of supermarkets and super malls, the concept of retail management or retail marketing has undergone a sea change.... There is now a definite distinction between marketing and retailing....

To answer this problem, new talents must be found.... This can be achieved by renewing business and management strategies.... This would also include a program to enhance.... ... ... The paper 'Valued Employee Program' is a motivating example of human resources case study.... Due to the global recession, the world is also experiencing a global employability crisis, especially in the country....

The author of the paper "Project to Develop a Strategy to Reduce Sickness Absence" will begin with the statement that in the past there has been a lot of sickness absence in our organization, which deals with Fire rescue operations.... This has affected the organization's operations immensely.... ...

It is important that cholesterol levels are monitored to ensure the need for continuous administration of Simvastatin with such high dosage.... Decreasing level of cholesterol may indicate the need to decrease the dosage. ... ... ultiple medications have great possibility of affecting the kidney and liver....

Managers play the most important rule in an organization.... By their skills and qualities, they can either run a company or ruin it.... They think incrementally and do the things right instead of doing right thing only (Richard Pascale, 1990).... Being a manager of International Systems Corporation- Ajax Plant, I am doing my level best for the betterment of our Plant....

Among the problems faced may be attributed to human frailty, institutional failures, lack of proper policies to regulate the flow of funds as well as cultural.... ... ... Additionally, environmental degradation has also been reported to escalate global problems (Brown, pp2-3).... This because human activities has led to an increase in temperatures leading to global warming (Brown, pp1-4)....

The reliability and validity of the clerical test and work sample are important considerations in deciding whether or not to keep them for use in recruiting.... This is because these two elements will decide whether the two tests are Phonemin Company's solution to the problem of.... ... ... As such, it is imperative to assess how to interpret the reliability and validity of the results and the possible limitations....

This case study "Mutations Predispose Individuals to Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms" focuses on Thoracic aortic aneurism and dissections (TAAD) that is characterized by enlargements of the thoracic aorta above the heart which involve either the ascending thoracic aortic or aortic root.... ... ... ... The MAT2A mutations cause disease because they fall near the active site and disrupt the activity of enzymes....

What leadership definition works best for you?... More than a century of study has gone into leadership and the nature of leadership.... Yet, for all this effort there is no universal agreement on the definition of leadership, and there is a high chance there never will be.... ... ... ... What leadership definition works best for you?...

Technological advancements in the late 20th century resulted in the revolutions of business procedures.... ... ... ... ... Information technology made inroads into each and every function of the corporate sector having a major impact on the marketing aspects of the products.... he relatively new form of marketing employed Internet and more specifically became known as e-marketing or online marketing....

This paper "Training and Development of Hiring Practices" focuses on adequate training that relies on knowing the requirements of individuals, departments, and the entire organization.... As organizations face limits in budgetary allocations and a rise in the need for cost-effective solutions.... ....

The reporter states that Plasma International is an organization that deals in blood plasma transfusions and manufacturing of plasma pharmaceutical related products.... There has been criticism in the way Plasma International operates by selling donated blood for free making big profits out of it....

"Influences of Age, Gender, and Ethnicity on Hypertensive Medication" the paper argues that socio-demographic factors such as age, gender, and ethnic background can significantly influence the kind of treatment used in the management of hypertension.... .... ... ... In the study of Braverman and Dedier, the authors found out that male African Americans with low educational backgrounds who belong to low socio-economic status were more devoted to the use of antihypertensive treatment as compared to female African Americans who belong to the same socio-economic class with the same level of educational background....

In the paper 'Sainsbury's to Offer All Employees Qualifications' the author analyzes Sainsbury, which had once been UK's number one supermarket chain.... However, in the early 1990s, Sainsbury started losing its market share to Tesco and Asda.... This made Sainsbury fight back for its number one position....

The researcher of the following paper highlights that SEPA stands for 'single Euro payments area'.... This is the policy particularly for all the citizens residing in Europe to make and receive all payments in Euro only.... SEPA covers a wide geographical area.... ... ... ... Actually, the basic conditions, rights, and obligations of exchanging payments within Europe, between two countries or within a country, will remain the same, irrespective of the location of such transactions taking place....

The paper "Lewin's Planned Change Model" will begin with the statement that the Planned Change Model of Kurt Lewin can be applied to the case of Peppercorn Dining which focuses on changing the overall organizational environment into a more pleasant place to work for its employees.... ... ... ... It is clear from the discussion that the first step of the Lewin's Planned Change Model i....