Essays on Social science Case Study

The global financial crisis that shuttered the world economy in 2008 is a topic that has garnered a lot of attention as scholars seek paths to avoid such problems in future.... In the era of housing boom, the world experienced great financial losses as close to 300 banks filed for.... ... ... The paper "The Financial Crisis of 2008 - The Fall of Lehman Brothers" is a perfect example of a finance and accounting case study....

They often appear without any warnings.... A financial crisis has often been deciphered as an era of sufferings that is critical enough to cause an immense change in most or all areas of this.... ... ... The paper 'Contemporary Issues in Finance' is an intriguing example of a finance & accounting case study....

The paper "Milk Supply Chain Management at Tesco " presents that in the past few years, possessing excellence for sustainability in the current multifaceted age that is characterized by cut-throat competition is important for all businesses, apart from being able to the manager.... ... ... ... Tesco is working with its business partners as well as milk suppliers in order to understand the future for the production of milk as well as come up with ways that will improve the milk supply chain such as making improvements to the tagging initiative using RFID....

The reward managers should consider those factors before making the decisions concerning the pay levels.... These factors can be broadly categorized into internal.... ... ... The paper 'Factors Affecting the Pay Levels in Tesco' a convincing example of a finance & accounting case study.... The reward managers in Tesco UK Limited, in making decisions about the levels of pay should consider several factors....

The discussion is aimed at designing the structure of central bank for the GCC, its proposed similarities and dissimilarities with ECB and arguments for and against the formation of a central bank for the GCC.... ... ... ... The paper "Gulf Cooperation Council Central Bank" is a perfect example of a finance and accounting case study....

The paper 'General Electric - Quality Insurance Plan Development' is a convincing example of the management case study.... Quality assurance programs are designed with the aim to assure that organizations are adhering to quality and standards.... Quality assurance programs are continuous and systematically examine the appropriateness and adequacy of a company's services and products....

The paper 'Hazards and Risks in Hoppers Bar and Eatery in Australia" is a good example of a management case study.... The health and safety of the workers in an organization is an important concern for the management as it helps in the reduction of the organization's financial burden.... Furthermore, the safety of the workers in an organization is of important consideration....

The statement is about the way the firm proposes to employ its resources in order to deliver superior value to the customers.... Value propositions provide anchor points to the market.... ... ... ... The paper "Strategic Development and SWOT Analysis at Samsung" is a perfect example of a case study on management....

The paper 'The Difference between a Company's Current Assets and Current Debts' is a perfect example of a management case study.... Working capital referred to as the difference between a company's current assets and current debts.... It is referred to as the capital a company uses for meeting its daily operational requirements....

The Eurozone has adopted an independent currency, the euro as their only trading currency.... The Eurozone presently consists of 16 member countries which are Belgium.... Austria,.... ... ... The paper "Can the Eurozone Survive" is a perfect example of a macro & microeconomics case study.... The Eurozone is an economic and monetary union (EMU) that comprises 16 European Union countries....

The paper "Economic Models with Parameters" discusses that the OLS assumption states that the regression model should be linear in parameters.... The errors need to be statistically independent of each other, and the independent variable's measurement needs to be done precisely.... ... ... ... Pronouncement of heteroscedasticity has been missing in the model....

The paper "Understanding Oil Prices: Chevron Oil Corporation" is an outstanding example of a case study on macro and microeconomics.... The oil industry is one of those that hold a lot of strategic importance for many economies across the world.... Many oil-producing countries have managed to establish their economies through the sale of oil to other countries and multinational companies....

In the modern business surface, companies and organizations face an increased global competition and as a result the unforeseen events connected with the shifting markets.... As another consequence of such changes is the difficulty to attract, develop and retain the skilled workers.... ... ... The paper 'Talent Management in Nestle Company' is a motivating example of human resources case study....

The author of the "Just another Beer?... Not to Those in Laos on a Mission to Create a Global Buzz" paper states that the aim should be to promote the brand Beerlao in foreign countries in such a manner that people also become aware of the country of its production.... ... ... ... Beerlao is a beer brand that is produced and marketed by Lao Brewery Company situated in Vientiane, Laos....

This case study "Leading Change in the Good Sport" focuses on a company engaged in the manufacture and sale of fitness equipment such as treadmills, bikes, steppers, and rowers.... Ex-basketball star Jason Poole founded the company 15 years ago and is the current Chairman.... ... ... ... Threat trends could be in the form of threats from competitors or well-established bigger players....

The paper 'The Defining Characteristics of Hallmark and Mega-Events' focuses on the tourism industry that is dynamically shifting from the olden day site seeing to the events.... Following the increase in the number of events, the events industry has been able to blossom over the recent past.... ...

The study "Market Performance of Dell Computers" focuses on the critical analysis of the intensive industry, customer, and value creation analysis for Dell Computers to ascertain its existing market position while still making sure to provide relevant recommendations.... ... ... ... Industry analysis indicates that Porters'5 forces remain to be very high due to the existing economies of scale and a larger number of competitors and suppliers....

The paper "Cost Management and Financial Feasibility" tells that the feasibility report is capable of analyzing the effectiveness of the chosen project based on some common factors such as technology, economics; legalities; operations, and schedule as noted by Bourke et al.... (2005).... ... ... ...

In this report, stress should be given to analyzing the marketing function, product design function, and the operation function of Swiss Watch industry.... This research tells that Swiss Watch and Clock Industry is one of the leading industries in the global markets.... ... ... ... The research has identified that Swiss Watch and Clock Industry are contributing a major portion towards the economy as a whole....

This paper "The Retina: Principles of Structure and Function" discusses the human eye, that unlike invertebrates is capable of detecting many variations of colors as well as form images of objects that are located at a distance.... It is also capable of responding to as few as a single photon of light....

This is because; the demands and preferences of the customers are changing at a rapid pace in this age, due to numerous substitute options.... Due to which, the level of.... ... ... The paper 'The Importance of Change within Qantas and Emirates' is a fascinating example of the management case study....

The paper presents laws and policies that regulate how people move into various jurisdictions.... Immigration usually has impacts on the economies of the various countries and the people in that particular country, and it is, therefore, important to regulate movement.... ... ... ... Immigration is certainly an issue of concern in Canada and South Africa....

The "Bournemouth Manufacturing Plc: Audit and Internal Control" paper argues that when Bournemouth Manufacturing Plc adopts the computer system that has been proposed, it will put itself at risk of having its computer systems been accessed by unauthorized elements.... ... ... ... Data from remote factories and branches are going to be transmitted to the server through the British Telecom telephone system....

The paper 'Intеrnаtiоnаl Соmmittее of thе Red Сrоss, Its Culture, and New Strategies' is a convincing example of a case study on the humanitarian.... The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a multinational institution based on humanitarian factors established with the main objective being availing humanitarian aid to victims of war and other calamities....

The paper "Tiled Roof Technology" analyzes that one of the most remarkable features of this technology makes it more popular among residential owners and people constructing their homes.... Tile roofing has been considered over an extended period as one of the most popular techniques.... ... ... ...

With an increasing public awareness about global warming, government regulations, scarcity of natural resources, and shift of consumers' preferences towards green and sustainable businesses, the popularity of biofuels as alternative source of energy is continuously growing.... ... ... ... The paper 'Algae Biofuels - Recent Innovations, Impact, Consequences, and Prospects' is a forceful example of the environmental case study....

These goals are visibly defined outlined and so that the companies can achieve them efficiently and effectively.... It is doubtless that every business firm's major goal is to make and.... ... ... The paper "Financial Statement Analysis - Ryanair Holdings Plc and Easy Jet Plc" is a perfect example of a finance and accounting case study....

The paper "Santos Ltd and Origin Energy Ltd Conceptual Framework Analysis" is a good example of a case study on finance and accounting.... According to the notes provided under the key judgments and estimates policy, the firm indicates that in the course of applying the Group's overall accounting policies there has been a number of judgments and approximates that have been made....

This paper 'Representation of Knife Crime in the UK Media" focuses on the fact that cases of knife crime have been on the rise in the United Kingdom.... This crime has received wide coverage by the TV and print media where criminal gangs and youths are engaging in knife crime.... .... ... ... Knife crime is one of the major crimes in Britain with over 277 cases of stabbing annually....

This case study "Aspects of Banking Sites" analyzes the four banking websites such as HSBC, QNB, Al Rajihi Bank and the US Bank and their key characteristics.... This paper will elaborate the features of their websites and about the appearance of banking facilities through those.... .... ... ... Stating precisely, these websites are linked to the World Wide Web, which is again based on the Domain Name System of the internet media....

Human beings have come a long way in the process of designing a scheme that alleviates risk and offers financial compensation if unexpected and adverse incident occurs.... This scheme is better known as insurance.... The existence of insurance has resulted in people living in a.... ... ... The paper "Insurance Industry in Australia and Acts of Parliament" is a perfect example of a finance and accounting case study....

Budgeting is the process of monitoring and controlling the allocation of corporate funds to activities that support day-to-day business operations, sustain the viability of the business in the long run, and aid the business in recovering control of financial resources.... As such,.... ... ... The paper 'Main Issues in Budgeting' is a meaningful example of a finance & accounting case study....

The paper "Island Wheels Management Accounting" is a perfect example of a case study on finance and accounting.... The major purposes of a cost formula are: to help managers in valuing stock and measuring the cost of sales for financial accounting; to help managers assess the costs of products, activities, customers, and services....

The paper "Marketing for Fruto Natural Drink" states that ClaraFoods has been a food manufacturer for over thirty years now and has enjoyed massive success in the market.... ClaraFoods has to continue reinventing the wheel and come up with new products to meet changing customer needs.... ... ... ...

In the first section of the project the needs and objectives of the public sector accounting has been discussed along with a comparison with the objectives of non-public sector organizations.... The second section of the project describes the laws and regulations governing public.... ... ... The paper 'Public Sector Accounting' is a convincing example of a finance & accounting case study....

The paper "Accounting Policies and Practices of Apple" is a perfect example of a case study on finance and accounting.... Apple Inc is an American multinational corporation that has its headquarters in Cupertino, California.... The company was formed in 1976 and it is considered the second-largest information technology company in terms of revenue generation....

The paper "Rulemaking in Aviation to Avoid Accidents" describes that the project is significant in the USA aviation industry as it comes up with a rule that eliminates or reduces night flight accidents.... The rule is compliant with FAA regulations and pilots are involved in the process.... ... ... ...

The paper "Change Management of Pfizer Company" is a great example of a case study on management.... Pfizer incorporation is a globally recognized and world-leading company in the pharmaceutical industry.... The American-based company is headquartered in New York City and the research and development (R&D) department is headquartered in Groton Connecticut....

The paper "Financial Ratio Analysis" focuses on the fact that financial ratio analysis is the calculation and comparison of the various financial indicators ratios from values that are derived from the information given in the various financial statements.... ... ... ... The long-term creditors like the shareholders or the debenture holders are interested in the long-term solvency of the firm of which leverage or solvency ratios like debt ratio or the debt to equity ratio determine the firm they are likely to extend their funding to....

The paper "Clients' Need for Strategic Management Information" is a perfect example of a case study on management.... This paper takes into account a school manager of a school by the name Jades International School (not the real name) as the chief client in this description.... The school is set in Australia and it is run as a business entity....

The study "The Stroop Effect Issues" critically analyzes understanding more of the Stroop Effect.... By this effect what is meant is that writing that is having the name of the color but having a different color.... The attention theory requires any person to read the word by putting more attention....

The author of the "E-business Resit of Topshop" paper analyzes the impact of the internet and other digital technology in the supply chain process of the retail industry.... The company chosen for the retail industry is Topshop, a retail apparel company in the UK.... ... ... ... The internet has a major effect on the business scenario in the modern-day context and has changed the present business processes....

In Changing Minds Gardner talks about Fundamentalism.... How does this manifest?... (We are not talking about religious fundamentalism, we are talking about the key philosophical aspects that make up fundamentalist behavior – think outside the typical association of fundamental thought to the roots of what fundamentalism means) ....

The paper "Strategic Planning at Fujifilm" highlights the centralized approach in the company.... It presents the mission statement and the vision statement of the organization.... The paper describes the marketing strategies and advertising campaign in particular.... ... ... ... Fujifilm is a huge company, but it is not very aggressive....

The paper "The Sherman Anti Trust Act of 1890" discusses that the foresight of John Sherman and his sharp acumen in recognizing the need for such an act almost 100 years ago deserves accolades as it has shaped the destiny of the country's economy and its success.... ... ... ... The credibility and the intelligence with which the Sherman Act was prepared over a century ago deserves accolades as it put an end to the hegemonic, monopolistic and restrictive policies of large corporations at the right time which ensured more competitiveness and better turn for the economy of the nation which turned into a superpower on this planet....

The paper "Boeing Aircraft Company" says the world jet aircraft manufacturing industry has a duopolistic market structure for it has just two major players consisting of Boeing, which is headquartered in the United States, and Airbus Industrie, which main offices and major facilities are in Europe....

In this paper, the author highlights that In the tourism industry, more and more tourist service providers rely on the internet as a key communication tool that is enabling them to save costs and increase the number of customers.... ... ... ... The globalization has further, made it easier for the entrepreneurs to encash the vast potential in this new emerging industry....

The author states that Ryanair is determined to remain in the market with decent profit margins.... While some call it breakthrough innovation and others think it's a disruptive innovation, they are focusing on cost reduction alone.... They are ignoring the relationship with their customers and employees....

The paper "Problem Set of Companies Income" highlights that the amounts of capital lease differ from industry to industry.... It is difficult to explain the variation among firms, to decide whether to use capital leasing or operating leasing.... Especially in industries like airline or gambling.... ...

The paper "The Issue of Adaptation in Relation to Shipping Organizations" highlights that cost-effectiveness of shipping companies in combination with its high quality of service has been one of the main secrets of the success.... The complex of costs availability and high quality of service needs to be maintained....