Essays on Social science Case Study

The study "The History of Chair Design: 18th Century to Current" focuses on the critical analysis of the major milestones in the history of chair design, mainly from the 18th century to the current.... History is often loaded with evidence of human evolution from the earliest man to the present man....

The paper "Steve Jobs' Entrepreneurial Skills" tells Jobs represented an entrepreneur in a number of ways as evidenced by the entrepreneurial skills and critical moments that marked his life.... Apple grew up into a managerial hierarchy with managers tasked with decision making at different levels....

Celebrities garner a voluminous audience by making advertisements conspicuous, appealing to their fan base and generating PR coverage.... However, the inconsistent.... ... ... ity popularity and reputation, incompatible celebrity images and overriding popularity of stars over the product being promoted render them as ineffective marketing strategies. ...

"Contemporary Developments in Business and Management" paper presents a discussion of Wаl-Mаrt expаnsion to Chinese mаrket аnd its mаrketing strаtegy of gаining the mаrket shаre in this country.... Strаtegic step of entering Chinese mаrket is viewed аs а greаt opportunity of the biggest retаil store....

A football game can be an exiting event filled with sounds and the roar of the home team crowd.... It has the excitement of the teams playing and may have a score that goes into overtime.... .... ... ... A football game can be an exiting event filled with sounds and the roar of the home team crowd....

Wal-Mart Stores Inc is currently one of the largest public corporations and a retail giant in the United States.... It is also one of the biggest global employers (in terms of number of people employed), next only to the People's Liberation Army of China, the National Health Service of England and Indian Railways....

In the paper 'EPS/EBIT and Projected Statements for Walt Disney' the author shows the financing options available to the company.... The assumptions are a 38% tax rate, 5% interest rate, Walt Disney stock price of $30 per share, and an annual dividend of 0.... 0 per share of common stock.... ... ...

The paper "Hybrid Car vs Gasoline-Engine" evaluates whether to purchase a hybrid or a gasoline-engine car.... The cars of choice are Honda Civic 2015 (non-hybrid) and Honda Civic Hybrid 2014 models.... It is cheaper to purchase a gasoline-engine car.... A hybrid model offers an expensive alternative....

In order to create the right problem statement to address issues that an organization is facing, the first step is to describe the situation.... It is important that the framer of the problem clearly understands the situation, issues, and opportunities that are presented by a situation before trying to identify the problem....

In today's world markets are very dynamic and businesses are very complicated.... Now companies need to establish themselves in the global market.... To survive and grow in the current situations organizations have to make proper strategies, which in the long run can help them earn profit, help them grow and help them invest at the right thing at the right time....

The author of the current case study "The Paradox of Thrift" states that in John Maynard Keynes's 1936 groundbreaking book titled The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money Keynes parted ways with the classical view of economics and investment by putting forward the Paradox of Thrift.... ...

The author of this case study "Improving Performance in Cool Foods" focuses on the areas the company Cool Foods had to look into to strengthen the Cost and the Customer leadership, already established by the company and to sustain the position established by the company in the periods to come.... ....

The aim of the survey was to find out the current practice of corporate finance.... This survey project is a joint effort of the Fuqua School of Business of Duke University with the Financial Executives Institute (FEI).... ... ... ... The survey report is the result of a comprehensive survey undertaken targeting as large as 4400 firms....

The author of this paper provides a comparison between the business operations of Nike and Adidas.... Adidas is quite a renowned name in the sports industry.... The founder of the company, Adi Dassler intended to offer superior quality types of equipment to every single athlete.... ... ... ... The product offerings of Adidas range from apparel to footwear to accessories related to every kind of various sports....

The paper 'The Historical Perspectives of the Punk Culture' a culture that usually adapts an aspect of another culture; however, it would not be sealed and practiced in actuality with similar mannerisms and ways.... They are in essence identically given only a handful of years to be promoted.... ...

This paper "Comparison of Action-Aid with Save the Children" discusses two of the famous charity organizations, namely 'Save the Children' and 'ActionAid', that are compared with respect to their objectives, financial performance, fundraising activities, and marketing.... ... ... ... Save the Children utilizes a powerful marketing strategy....

"Information Technology Infrastructure Investment: Dubai Islamic Bank" paper argues that the bank should realize that its IT expenditure is going to give it a headway in the quest of becoming a frontrunner in the field of banking, however, it will be left on the management to adopt better practices....

The paper "Starbucks' Approach to Human Resource Management" discusses that the company Starbucks wants to expand its business so it would be beneficial for them to cater Asian market with a different product which could be tea because the Asians are more likely to have tea.... .... ... ... In general, starting with the first key element that is selection, the goal of recruitment and selection is to obtain the best workforce at a minimum cost....

This study attempts to evaluate the characteristics of Southwest Airlines, its pre-deregulation operations and the nature of impacts that the deregulation had on its operations.... The study considers how changes are impacting on the operations of US airline companies.... ... ... ... The airline deregulation act of 1978 aimed at removing government control over fares, route allocations and the regulation of market entry for new service providers....

The author of the "Performance Psychology of Wal-Mart Stores Inc" paper to discuss the performance of Wal-Mart Stores Inc.... and how they evaluate their employees in relation to general performance on how all companies should evaluate employee performance.... ... ... ... In general performance, an organization is evaluated by determining the work unit and its accomplishments....

On the final month of 1999, the administration forwarded a Letter of Intent to the International Monetary Fund.... The Letter of Intent contained the government's economic.... ... ... The paper 'Impact of Financial Crisis on the Airline Industry' is a forceful example of a macro & microeconomics case study....

This paper provides an insight into the company 'Marks and Spencer Group Plc' with relevant discussion illuminating the structure of the organization in terms of management, the company's business, its history and how it came up in the limelight all the way from nothingness.... .... ... ... The company had been a king of clothing retailers in the past and even today it is one of the largest fashion-clothing retailers in Great Britain....

The purpose of this case study "Critical Factors to the Success of Home Depot" is to analyze home depot shelf stock rate.... In addition, it will state the company's drawbacks when it comes to shelf stock rate.... Recommendation to improve this will be stated and explained.... ... ... ... In the last financial year, the company completed the automation of the RDCs, which is likely to further progress the cost efficiency of this platform....

A paper "Human Resource Planning: Requirements and Availability" points out that the organization will need at future dates in order to realize its stated goals.... Before human resource requirements can be projected, demands for the firm's goods or services must be forecast.... ... ... ... Human Resource Planning can be defined as a process of systematically reviewing human resource requirements to ensure that the required number of employees with the required skills are available when and where they are needed....

The paper "American History" demonstrates the main reason why the American Revolution took place, the origin of the United States Declaration of Independence, the factors by which the Declaration was influenced, the history of colonies, and the tyrannical British Empire.... .... ... ... The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important documents in the History of the United States which made it possible for the thirteen colonies to become independent states....

This paper tells that some symptoms of cyanosis subject in the preliminary diagnosis which means to get the skin color changed in purple or blue because of getting the oxygen level lower in the blood.... The phenomenon is known as deoxy or deoxygenation.... ... ... ... This paper gives information that it is the partial pressure of carbon dioxide....

This case study "Importance of Ethical Theory in Nursing" discusses ethical theories that are said to be the areas of concern.... According to the above discussion, nurses should be sensitive to ethical issues in all health care settings.... ... ... ... The nurse's response to the patient's statement made in question D is on the techniques of therapeutic communication whereby the nurse should use a broad opening statement by encouraging the patient to open up and express himself further....

The paper "Marks and Spencer Is the Premier Retailer in the UK" describes that Marks and Spencer show a stable and strengthened financial outlook.... The sales of the company are increasing substantially with every financial year passing by and the company is steadfast in its global expansion plans....

Sam was a unique individual and one of the successful entrepreneurs in history since his enterprise continues to grow with almost 7000 stores.... ... ... The paper 'Sam Walton Management" is a great example of a management case study.... Sam Walton was an ordinary man who managed to accomplish the extraordinary before his death through vision, hard work, and passion....

The "International Valuation Standards" paper conforms to the International Valuation Standards, keeping in view the instructions from the University.... Since no non-disclosure clause has been specified, it can be assumed that this report is for the sole use of the University, the owner, and Matricon....

Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.... .... KPO B.... .... as it is known is one of the world's largest oil and gas condensate fields that are situated in the northwestern region of Kazakhstan.... Karachaganak is actually a joint venture group between four companies.... They are the British BG Group with a stake of 32....

This paper "Australian Wines from Yarra Valley" is purposed to discuss wine varieties and styles produced in Yarra Valley; the first-ever established wine region in Australia.... Wine is a globally coveted alcoholic drink.... Australia is ranked among the best wine producers in the world.... ... ...

The paper "Mortgage Market in The United States" discusses that the financial intermediaries between the money lender and the borrower have an important part to play in order to keep the mortgage lending companies as well as the people who borrow money from the mortgagees profitably happy.... ... ...

This paper "British Airways Finance" discusses a highly competitive environment in which British Airways operates today, it becomes increasingly essential to control Costs and attain optimum efficiency levels in all major areas of corporate accountability.... ... ... ... Labour Union litigation settlement costs, fuel consumption and unproductive staff and labour administrative costs, and ageing aircrafts maintenance costs, through tough budgetary controls, and effective variance analysis, could go a long way in serving the financial interests of the stakeholders of British Airways and reverse its financial fortunes in the years to come....

This paper "Help from Above: The Temple of Apollo Epicurius in Bassae" discusses place much frequented by students and scholars of archaeology, architecture and classic studies: because this is the site of the Temple of Apollo Epicurius, the god and protector.... ... ... ... In ancient times, Arcadia was the destination of those who desired a peaceful curative location....

The paper "9/11 Attacks Challenge to America's Foreign and Domestic Policies" highlights that since the 9/11 attack, actions to arrest terrorists were made even bolder.... In 2003, the believed to be the mastermind of the 9/11 attack, Khalid Shaikh Mohammed was arrested and incarcerated.... .... ...

The paper "The Central Pacific Railroad " discusses that generally, the Central Pacific Railroad is the largest railroad in North America and covers around twenty-three states across the western side of Northern America around two-thirds of the United States.... ... ... ... The Chinese laborers who were responsible for the construction of the major part of the Central Pacific Railroad in hard geographical conditions, an alien environment characterized by segregation from white Irish workers and harsh environmental conditions should be remembered....

The paper "Using Financial Analysis to Select the Best Place to Invest from Hong Kong, Japan" is a perfect example of a finance and accounting case study.... Recently, there have been varied opinions in the investment circles in America about investing in the international stock markets.... It turns out that investors in the international stock markets have been enjoying the benefits of international trade....

The paper "Country Road Limited & Noni B Ltd Evaluation" is an outstanding example of a Finance & Accounting case study.... Country Road Ltd is a clothing retailer in Australia.... The company started its operation in 1974 and has diversified its business into footwear, accessories, homeware, and furniture (Country Road Website, 2011)....

The paper "Australian Telecommunications Industry Organization" states that Australian governments are recommended to continue playing a vital role in helping the telecommunication industry, particularly the cloud services sector by being the main source of demand.... .... ... ... Australian telecommunications industry consists of retailers, carriage service providers, the hardware sector, and program developers, content aggregators, and content providers....

So far the Tenn-Tech Plc seems to be adhering to activity based costing.... The deficiencies of this approach are self evident by the fact that the company is facing a plethora of problems in all the sections, which are obviously proving detrimental to the achievement of the ultimate goal of the company, which is the augmentation of its net profits....

The paper "CSL Limited Credit Rating Analysis " is a perfect example of a finance and accounting case study.... This report presents an analysis of the credit rating of CSL Limited using various models.... The models that are used in the analysis include the median rating model, the Altman Z score model, capacity analysis (both historical and forecast), and character analysis....

This case study "Product Strategy - Samson Energy Drink " discusses to diversify of SED into energy drink primarily for those who engage in early morning exercise sessions.... The study analyses product name, market segmentation, research process, pricing strategy.... ... ... ... Being in the energy drink market and established for long, Samson Energy Drink (SED), found a new market for a drink that would give boost prior to the exercise session....

The study "Guantanamo Bay" focuses on a very big reason for the inmates to turn against the US authorities and strike a rebellion in order to prove a point and to prove that they are not weak.... ... ... ... Guantanamo Bay is located at the southern eastern end of Cuba; to be precise it is a bay which lies in the Guantanamo province of Cuba....

"Customer Service of Hilton Hotels" paper focuses on the hospitality management strategy of Hilton Hotels, a popular international chain of hotels and resorts, which originated in the United States.... Hilton's service has been declining for the past couple of years.... ... ... ... Guests pay the hotel to be pampered and the hotel must ensure that the guests get their money's worth, and more....

The paper "Strategic Management of Airbus" highlights that Airbus has reported positive results for the past five years with increased revenue growth and deliveries (Annual Review, 2008) and more number of order intakes with less number of order cancellations over the past ten years.... ... ... ... Airbus has the capability of producing aircraft with unique design and commonality cockpit at a lower cost....

The purpose of this case study is to analyze the business strategy of McDonald's.... They implement this strategy by offering their products and tools to the local people who are well aware of the demand of the local market and hence result in the sales growth of the company.... ... ... ... McDonald's was founded in the year 1937 by Richard and Maurice McDonald....

The conflict taking place in this paper "Conflict Resolution Approaches and the Subsequent Process" came about due to the construction of a mosque near a residential area.... The parties involved are the residents, the Imam, and the architect building the mosque.... ... ... ... The approach used to resolve the arising conflict was mediation....

.... ... ... The paper 'Operations Management in Abu Dhabi National Oil Company' is a spectacular variant of a case study on management.... Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) was established by the government of the UAE in 1972.... Its main operations include the exploration and drilling of oil and natural gas....

The paper "Eagle Marketing Consultancy" discusses that Sane as a director with majority shares in the company has the right to remove the two directors from office.... Sane can pass a resolution during the annual general meeting for the removal of the directors.... .... ... ... Shane should form a business that deals with marketing consulting services to make the maximum profit....