Essays on Social science Case Study

From the paper "Security Best Practices" it is clear that the information located on the NIST document is extremely helpful to organizations that use information systems in their dealings, and the fourth student did a marvelous job of explaining this.... ... ... ... The third student, on the other hand, told us of the main components of Microsoft's program of assessing the environment, as well as protecting networks, servers, and clients....

In considering potential recommendations it's necessary to take a broad overview of the three main areas of concern.... As noted in the paper "Improving Customer Service and Customer Loyalty", the first area of concern has been identified as customer service.... ... ... ... With the shifting of emphasis from banking from personally based to phone and web options, there has been a corresponding challenge for organizations to keep up with quality customer service....

The paper "Classical and Modern Literature" discusses that perhaps the Titanic tragedy and the subsequent novels and movies about the ship have given us a pretty accurate description, for the seven hundred survivors waited in the icy water for several hours before help arrived.... ... ... ... So it was for the four who survived The Commodore in a somewhat true story by Stephen Crane called 'The Open Boat'....

The paper "Apple Incorporation - Firm and Industry Structure" highlights that Apple Incorporation is an American-based firm that embarks on designing, production as well as selling quality consumer electronics, personal computers as well as software.... .... ... ... Being headquartered in California, the company which was founded by Steve Jobs, Ronald Wayne, and Steve Wozniak enjoys a competitive edge mostly due to its quality brands that are highly demanded in local and international markets....

The fluctuating demand would adversely affect the planning process of the enterprise.... The variability placed a strain on Barilla's manufacturing and logistics operations.... Holding sufficient.... ... ... Brando Vitali was the director of logistics of the company in the late 1980s.... In 1988 Mr....

In the paper “The market for IntensCare product” the author analyzes the primary source of competition companies that supply similar products to IntensCare.... The company's management identified two companies in the year 2008 announcing to move into MediSys's core markets.... .... ... ... The author analyzes the customers for the IntensCare product, including the hospitals and clinics that have wards for patients needing intensive care units....

Financial planning is a fundamental concept that is crucial is making important household as well as business decisions.... It is important to understand the tools that govern financial expenditure so as to identify areas that need improvement.... ... ... ... This is in effect to either raise finances for projects that require more finances....

This study analyses Struggling bank Northern Rock will be nationalized after the government rejected two private takeover bids.... The study discusses the opinion of Prime Minister Gordon Brown, has agreed that nationalization was the best solution available.... ... ... ... Indeed, even now, the nationalization is not being handled properly....

The Acid test ratio (0.... 945) is also smaller than the industry's average of 0.... 5.... The accounts receivable ratio (38.... 3) is greater than the industry average (33).... There is a.... ... ... The company has a higher debt-to-equity ratio (0.... 882) as compared to the industry's average of 0....

The etymology of the word journey first originated from Latin language and it later evolved to the early French as jour with the meaning of "day" and journée with meaning of "a days work or a days travel.... The Middle English then borrowed the word journée with both of its.... ... ... However, the latter “a days travel," came into the widespread present use....

The company utilizes sustainable sourcing of farming practices in order to provide inputs for serving good quality food.... The mission and the.... ... ... ision have served in attracting the investors while also maintaining the customer base; consequently, serving to strengthen the distinctive competencies. ...

Newton is Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) device which was a brain child of the Apple Inc.... it was launched in 1987 after inspiration by John Sculley who was then Apple Inc Chief Executive.... ... ... The name Newton was chosen because of its close resemblance to the company's trademark.... As an innovative company, Apple Inc was interested in producing a gadget that would revolutionalize the telecommunication sector....

In the following paper 'Career Path in MKSK' the author provides an interview with Sukirti Ghosh from MKSK.... The interview was used to get information in the career field of urban planning.... MKSK is an Urban Planning Company based in Ohio, Cincinnati.... ... ... ... The author states that becoming an associate at MKSK came with immense input in Sukirti's work....

The primary objective of the current research 'Brand Improvement Strategies of Toyota' will be to identify and evaluate the strategies that Toyota will adopt in order to augment its brand image.... Attempts will be made to identify the marketing strategies that the automobile major is most likely to adopt....

"Strategic IT Management: Amazon Company" paper examines the role that Management Information Systems (MIS) have played in the evolution of the bookshop industry.... The paper examines the successes of Amazon.... om and evaluates the relationship between MIS and the overall strategy of Amazon.... om....

The paper 'Quality Assurance Management Audit of Kentucky Fried Chicken' seeks to evaluate one of the largest food chains in the world and was founded by Colonel Harland Sanders who realized he had a gift for cooking at the age of nine.... The food chain specializes in a chicken recipe.... .... ... ...

This case study "The Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona" focuses on one of the biggest stadiums ever built in the history of football.... Nou Camp is a football stadium based in Barcelona, Catalonia in Spain.... This is an international stadium that hosts many international matches at the highest level....

This study "Direct Marketing in Sports Gear Incorporated" discusses formulating and executing sales promotions and direct marketing campaign.... The study analyses markets, sales promotion in Sports Gear Incorporated.... The first important thing Sports Gear Incorporated must do is identify its customers....

This case study "The Godfather: An Adaptation of the American Novel to Film" discusses The adaptation of the Godfather to film was faithful to the book and the characters successfully translated the story.... The film became a worldwide sensation when it was released in 1972.... ... ... ... Published in 1969, the Godfather tells the story about a mighty Mafia family in New York....

The paper 'What Is The Current Position of Agriculture of Products' is a great example of an Agriculture Case Study.... Despite the perceived failure of the WTO Ministerial Meeting in Seattle in December 1999 due to street agitations and inability to begin a new Round focusing on multilateral trade talks, as per the mandate of the Uruguay Round Agreement on Agriculture's Article 20....

Gala Dinner and Media launch are one of the two events that mark the climax of the Australian Olympic Committee conference.... This strategic plan will therefore act as a guide to the two events i.... .... the Gala Dinner and the Media Launch. ... ... vent and festival occasions are important opportunities for the organizations to promote themselves....

The "Environmental Scanning of Hilton Hotels Corporation" paper presents a scanning of the environment within which Hilton Hotels UK works and undertakes to establish a suitable environmental scanning with activities, analysis and activities as well as identify the industry structure.... ... ... ...

The author of this paper presents a comparison and analysis of the A&P supermarket and the Shoprite supermarket.... With the help of this analysis, an attempt has been made to identify the best possible investment decision for the investors out of both companies.... ... ... ... The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc....

"Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete" paper examines the case of a professional rugby player, 20-year old Simon, who was tackled during a game last week, which caused his right shoulder to become dislocated.... MRI scan revealed that his glenohumeral joint has been severely damaged.... ... ... ...

The paper "Corporate Finance Concepts - 888 Holdings Plc Inc " is a perfect example of a finance and accounting case study.... This report looks at analyzing the financials of 888 Holdings Plc Inc by looking towards analyzing the profitability ratios, liquidity ratios, solvency ratios and market performance ratios....

The author analyzes the business-level strategies for Toyota Motor Corporation that he thinks are most important to the long-term success of the firm.... Although Toyota is a legendary organization, still its image gets faded due to the brand equity of its competitors Ford Motors or General Motors....

The main purpose of this study is to analyze the Tesco supermarket.... The author focuses on the International marketing approach, comparison of the international and domestic marketing mix decisions within the organization, justification of the organization's approach to international markets.... ...

International Accounting Standards (IAS) is a set of international accounting standards that lay out guidelines on how individual transactions should be treated in completion of financial statements.... The accounting standards are set upon principles rather than set rules (Kolitz.... ... ... The paper "Mine-Tech Ltd Financial Statements" is a great example of a case study on finance and accounting....

This paper "Development of a Home Alarm System" analyzes that this phase identifies system objectives, functional requirements, and the existing system definition and configuration designed to counter 'a defined threat, reduce vulnerabilities, and control risk.... ... ... ... The additional features added will be 3 by 4 matrix keypad with 12 buttons and a buzzer to provide an alarm sound when human movement is detected....

This work called "Richard Branson and the Virgin Group" focuses on one of the largest British multinational branded capital ventures.... The author outlines that Virgin established some businesses in different sectors including retailing, information, and communication, traveling international expansion, deregulation and privatization, and others....

This case study "The Extent of Price Competition in UK Food Retailing" reviews the prices of five commodities from different sources.... It delves into economic concepts such as monopolistic competition, oligopoly, cost-plus pricing, profit maximization, price discrimination, loss leader, price wars....

This case study "LogicaCMG Prepaid Gas Meters" presents a follow-up LogicaCMG's instant energy project.... LogicaCMG is simply a company that is involved with the designing, researching, and producing of the prepayment gas meters, aimed at benefiting the end-user and the suppliers.... ... ... ... The company effectively managed the development of the IT projects through a strategic approach that saw its success....

This case study "Providing Service: the Meal Party for Bill Clinton" focuses on developing a work plan for the successful operation of the kitchen where a 6-course meal party will be held for Mister Bill Clinton in conjunction with the Australian Press Club.... ... ... ... The party will be held at Australia Press Club so that the guest feels that place and are able to associate with that place....

.... ... ... The paper "Implementing Strategy and Managing Change - Fire and Rescue Services in the United Kingdom" is a great example of a case study on management.... Strategic management involves all activities and ideas-driven at harnessing human capacity to act in a different way so as to ensure that stipulated goals and objectives of an organization are achieved in the profit and non-profit organization....

This study recommends the adoption of the audit management system by trading companies and organizations because of the benefits that are pointed to emanate from the system as used by the Metric Stream Company.... The writer suggests that the AMS strengthens audit staff efficiency.... ... ... ...

This work called "Risk Assessment and Epidemiology" describes the organization that develops an environmental health regulation.... The author focuses on how risk assessment interfaces with risk management considerations, possible failures of management.... ... ... ... Ships are the key component of the marine industry and this dubious role would defame the marine companies, which operate those ships....

The paper "IKEA's Strategies" aims to Ingvar Kamprad, the founder and chairman of IKEA, a multinational organization providing furnishing services, is known to be one of the most 'energetic entrepreneurs'.... Stories about Kamprad indicate that his entrepreneurial skill is an inherent talent.... ...

The paper 'Developing Professionals: BCG's Career Development and Mentorship Processes' analyses BCG's career development and mentorship, which involves staffing, training and helping consultants to develop professionally through appropriate nurturing after recruitment.... .... ... ... After successful recruitment, the consultants are staffed appropriately so as to give them an opportunity to build their analytical abilities and insights....

This paper "Merge of Kudler Fine Foods" tells that for Kudler Fine Foods, merging with another organization will bring a lot of benefits, including a stable market position and opportunities to compete with direct competitors, increased market share and innovations.... ... ... ... The main weaknesses are unpredictable results and consequences for both companies....

The paper "Specialty Equipment Market Association" aims to focus on the proposal laid by SEMA to the government regarding the break on taxes to the owners of antique/collector vehicles.... In presenting the persuasive proposal, this essay intends to identify the activities performed by SEMA.... ....

"Flaws in Iphone 5" paper states that even though the product represents the high innovativeness of Apple, it also unveiled numerous system flaws that surprised and shocked consumers of Apple products.... This paper discusses the nature of the flaws discovered in the iPhone 5 and possible remediation....

In the paper 'Chinese and Comparative Company Law' the author discusses company law, which is one part of Chinese law, but it plays a great important role in companies' management and also can improve the Chinese law.... However, both of them still have shortcomings and are not perfect.... ... ... ...

Applied Research Technologies (ART) has been able to foster innovation through brainstorming sessions, thinking outside the box and experimenting with new ideas.... ART supports innovation through not only its R&D efforts but instilling a culture to practice it across all levels.... ... ... ... Name Surname Supervisor Subject Date Case Analysis Applied Research Technologies (ART) has been able to foster innovation through brainstorming sessions, thinking outside the box and experimenting with new ideas....

The paper "Economic Indicators" presents that the world is composed of over 200 countries that operate in a global economic system.... Some nations are doing better than others; the top nations such as the United States and Japan are categorized as developed nations.... ... ... ... The simulation illustrated lots of realistic economic scenarios that could be occurring in nations across the world....

In such a case the author describes Enron's Financial Position.... the whole exercise of analyzing the statements becomes useless.... Window-dressing is also done to forecast a better picture to shareholders, bankers, and financial institutions.... ... ... ... It is a rosier picture than what it actually is....

The paper "Network Security as a Business Benefit" develops the assumption every organization needs its own proper security system to maintain its reputation.... Once a reliable system is built everything that goes on with the network can be evaluated with respect to that policy.... ... ... ... Network can be defined as 'any set of interlinking lines resembling a net, for example, 'a network of Roads '....

The paper "The Greatest Challenge to the Talent Seek Recruitment Process" discusses that while the company seeks to shorten the duration, critical elements of the recruitment process should be retained.... Some aspects causing delays can be allocated to individuals who can perform them quickly.... ...

An author of the present study will provide a summary of the credibility, reliability, currency, and usability of multiple websites that represent employment opportunities.... Moreover, the writer shall describe the search strategy for each particular web site.... ... ... ... I began my web search with Google, the world's largest and most popular web search engine using the keyword phrase 'how to find careers in the oil industry in Africa'....

The author of the current study case "Kemp Design Model" finds it being important to mention that in the earlier period, Instructional Design Models have been developed to ensure that instruction, in general, can be made more appealing to the learner.... ... ... ... The comprehensive Instructional Models have 3 stages which cover analysis, strategy development, and evaluation....

The paper "Flying Dry - Air Tahoma Fuel Starvation" describes the crash of Air Tahoma Flight 185 which was entirely preventable.... The paper explores the main cause of the crash - fuel starvation due to the captain's violation of the procedure for the usage of the fuel crossfeed operation.... ... ...