Essays on Visual Arts and Film Studies

Evidence from previous studies show that low oxygen levels in the water as well as toxicity of the water are some of the major causes of fish death (Paerl et al, 1999).... The paper "Environmental Forensics - Reasons for Mass Death of Fish in Styx River" finds out the cause of the fish kill and strategies to prevent further disasters....

Towards achieving these objectives, past research studies will be used to elaborate on the role of human behavior in reducing or accelerating the impacts of fire disasters.... Towards achieving these objectives, past research studies will be used to elaborate on the role of human behaviour in reducing or accelerating the impacts of fire disasters....

The paper "McDonalds Acquisition of Boston Market Corporation, Acquisition of Sonic Corporation" states that acquisitions can help organizations climb the ladder to further success.... It is very important they have the available resources and expertise to accommodate and run another business well....

The company that is the subject of this paper "Netflix's Business Model and Strategy" is Netflix launched by Reed Hastings in 1999.... It was launched at a time when the fascination for watching movies at home through DVDs or by lesser subscriptions was at a peak (Thompson 280).... ... ... ... Netflix had become a market leader in this field and the strategies that were adopted are as follows: Watching movies by subscriptions- Netflix had set up a strategy by providing as many as eight subscription plans to its customers (Thompson 282)....

References Case studies: ‘Manufacturing Jobs, Japanese-Style' and ‘Can GM Change?... The auto industry of the world is witnessing a stiff competition between Japan and America.... The paper "Japanese And American Style Of Job: A Comparative Analysis" examines auto industry's strategy, its work structure and stakeholders attitude in Japan and USA....

The Review of Financial studies, 14 (2), 433–45. ... The paper 'Initial Public Offer for RXP Services Ltd & Baru Resources Limited' is a meaningful example of the business case study.... RXP is an ICT management delivery and consulting service company.... It offers a wide range of services that includes application development, ICT support, and maintenance service, delivery and integration services, management, and technology consulting services....

Heneman (2012), in his studies, clearly states that the creation of a recruitment policy should conform to the public regulations and policies.... The paper 'The Functions of Human Resources in the Organization' is a perfect example of a business case study.... The functions of HR in the organization are critical to the success of the organization....

studies in English Literature, 1500-1900 39.... The paper "Egyptian Empress Cleopatra" discusses that Cleopatra is not purely a historical figure, for her life has been much romanticized and made mythical.... Known for her seductive allure and great powers of will and conquest, she came to represent the empowered woman of historical times....

It has been pointed in several studies that there is a strong correlation between child abuse and drug dependence; the vice jeopardizes the safety of children and the well-being of their families (Molnar, Cerda, Roberts, & Buka, 2007; Sheehan & Borowski, 2013).... Other studies have found out that close to 70% of the children under foster care in Bankstown have drug-addicted parents or close relatives who use illegal substances (Grucza, Noberg, & Bierut, 2009)....

Further, the paper studies the methods employed by the company to increase its market share through mergers and acquisitions apart from brand promotion and marketing strategies Table of Contents Executive Summary 2.... Further, the paper studies the methods employed by the company to increase their market share through mergers and acquisitions apart from brand promotion and marketing strategies.... This section studies how the company has been able to capture new markets and opportunities....

This shows that from the early studies we can learn that children were not taken same as adults.... studies have revealed that children were loved and revered in the past.... studies have shown that there have been a changing look at childhood which has been influenced by the surrounding conditions that we live in.... here have been studies on childhood and the construct of a child.... These studies by Sigmund and others have revealed that there is a strong relationship between the social perception for childhood, childhood experiences and the later life of the child....

arts and Culture: An introduction to the Humanities, Volume 1.... The paper "The Palace of Minos at Knossos" discusses that the buildings contain the features that are necessary for all the centers.... The building is quite accommodating and provides many facilitates as is evident from the remaining marks found in the remains....

In terms of a mode of thinking, the Bristol Women's studies Group (1979) says, “By feminism we mean both an awareness of womens position in society as one of disadvantage or inequality compared with that of men, and also a desire to remove those disadvantages” (3).... ristol Women's studies Group.... Half the Sky: An Introduction to Womens studies....

The paper "Social Impact Statement about Edgewire's Automated Phone System" states that Edgewire management must address and satisfactorily resolve multiple concerns, issues and problems regarding its workers, customers, the Arkenfield community, and its subcontractor Orcsoft.... .... ... ... Edgewire's senior management aims to slash £2,310,000 from labour operating costs by eliminating 133 jobs....

The paper "Vodafone's Business Environment in Japan" highlights that Vodafone is committed to Japan and they have the resources to back them up.... Investors like Eric Moore are confident that they will keep investing in Japan.... Competition is fierce and further aggravated with three new entrants....

This paper "Analysis of Johnson Matthey Plc.... sheds some light on Johnson Matthey Plc.... as performing well through its net margin has sliced a little due to turnover increment in 2007.... Liquidity wise the company will meet all its obligations when due.... ... ... ... Though its assets remain underutilized, still the company is performing very well for investors with a very good EPS and dividend payout policy....

The paper "Principles of Financial Markets - Retail Food Group Ltd" is a perfect example of a finance and accounting case study.... Australia's vibrant economic background has been central and at the core of its stunning economic performance for decades.... The massive growth of Industries with the spirit of 'no relinquishing' has been signified by various factors; global and local, that interplay in different strengths....

studies have indicated that women who are diagnosed with GDM are likely to develop diabetes in future (Shah, Retnakaran and Booth, 2008, p.... studies have indicated that about 10% of pregnancies are complicated by GDM with its incidence rising rapidly (Kim and Ferrara, 2010, p.... studies previously carried out aimed at documenting statistics of the condition.... The implication of factors such as glycosuria, age, obesity, family history of diabetes, past history of GDM or glucose intolerance, previous adverse pregnancy outcome and ethnicity as causative of GDM are based on studies carried out in other countries and not in Australia....

Resources management is an important function of all organisations as this determines whether an organisation is to be successful or not.... Resource management in an organisation has in the recent past being given much attention especially due to the realization that it helps in ensuring efficiency and effectiveness....

Negligence and Tort Law in the Healthcare Field [Name] [University] Abstract This paper aims to discuss the negligence in relation to the tort law particularly for the healthcare field.... The discussion is built through the analysis of one similar case in which an old lady died due to the negligence of healthcare professionals....

The case study "Nature and Function of Accounting for Service Firms" points out that Wonderful PLC is the company of leisure equipment, sports centers, and theme parks and operates in the North of England.... The company has been very attractive to investors because of its overall performance.... ...

The paper "Fire and Rescue Service Management at the Buncefield' looks at the Buncefield Fire disaster of 2005 and puts forward the important reasons why an efficacious Incident Command System is required, for effectively tackling complex disasters such as the one in Bunsfield, UK.... ... ... ... The paper tells that on Sunday 11 December 2005, The Hertfordshire Oil Storage Terminal (HOSL), which was situated 25 miles north of London, met with a disastrous accident....

This case study "Fire Safety Design Requirements of UK Building Regulations" discusses fire safety design that is both concerned with building regulation requirements and life safety thus fire engineering approaches such as ASET and RSET are helpful in terms of compliance and occupants' well-being....

The paper "Managing Change within the UK Fire and Rescue Department" will provide an overview of what change management amounts to and a brief literature review of change management theories and concepts.... It will also address best practices and monitoring in implementing change.... .... ... ... Organizations are existing in a dynamic environment and the challenge of implementing and managing change to cater to the changing dynamics and expectations of the society and the various stakeholders is essential for the successful existence of the entity....

The paper "Organizational Behavior in the Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service' tells that the base of the organization rests on management's philosophy, values, goals, and vision which impel organizational culture made up of the informal organization, formal organization, and the social environment....

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can be described as an initiative which is undertaken by multiple organizations and business processes in the current marketing scenario.... The prime objectives of companies undertaking such initiative is to demonstrate their concern regarding.... ... ... The paper "Five Stages of Corporate Social Responsibility: Burnley Football Club" is a perfect example of a case study on management....

The paper "Marketing Channels and Logistics‏ of Ѕaturn Company" discusses that a car of thiѕ level of quality and cuѕtomer ѕatiѕfaction will ѕurely carry GM into the 21ѕt century.... Ѕaturn will ѕoon introduce new lineѕ of carѕ, and new wayѕ of building thoѕe carѕ, making it truly a Car Company....

This paper "Manchester United Takeover" discusses the motivating factors behind billionaire Malcolm Glazer's takeover of Manchester United, the benefits of owning a club, how might Glazer's ownership affect the governance of Manchester United, the effects on brand image over the medium term.... ... ...

A content analysis of the content analysis literature in organization studies: Research themes, data sources, and methodological refinements.... ?Organization studies,29(2), 191-217. ... The company is known for its high quality goods that are served to the customers (Osterman, 2006)....

This case study "International Marketing on the Example of Barclays Bank" is about a UK-based financial services group, with a large international presence in Europe, the USA, Africa, and Asia.... It has been operating for more than 300 years with more than 25 million customers and 118,000 employees....

The paper "BBC Plan in Public Relation" talks about the company's overcoming reputational risks tied with the indecent behavior of its employee accused of abuse against kids.... The PR has to explain the сompny's goals to the audiences and offer guidance on how they conduct public responsibility....

This study covers the health, safety and transportation measures and design aspects of the given commercial car park building.... These measures comply with the Health and Safety at Work act 1974 and the Factories Act 1961.... CIBSE Guide G, E, and D are used as a reference where necessary.... ....

This paper "Airbus A 380: SWOT and Porter's Five Forces Analysis" discusses the Airbus A 380.... Much has been written about the Airbus A 380 and how it is the next generation of aircraft that makes it easier for long haul flights to carry more passengers with fewer or no stops en-route.... ... ... ...

This work "The Impact of Digital Technology on the Field Math" describes the impact of computers on math.... The author shows the effective use of technology, the emergence of new fields, creating numerous mathematical sites.... From this work, it is clear that individual students with the learning urge are able to have their success goals attained through the technology....

The paper 'Cases of Bile Duct Blockage and Subsequent Acute Cholecystitis' presents acute cholecystitis which is an inflammation of the gallbladder that is characterized by a sharp pain in the upper right quadrant.... It is usually caused by the presence of gallstones.... ... ... ... There may also be bacterial species present, including Escherichia coli or Salmonella spp....

The paper "Health Care Reform Act Bill in the US" discusses that poverty has hit most people not just in America but also the rest of the world.... The high poverty levels experienced by the populace in the globe today can be greatly attributed to the economic hard epoch.... ... ... ... It is quite essential to state that the bill on healthcare will adequately address the issue of healthcare mostly for the deprived who find difficulty spending and attaining quality healthcare services....

As the paper "Implementing Strategy and Managing Change in Lancaster Fire Fighting Organization" outlines, in Lancaster fire fighting organization, change is faced with some resistance from the staff, since they believe that their line of duty is outlined in their legislation.... ... ... ... This presentation is aimed at developing a process of delivering change within the organization to ensure that the Fire and Rescue service meets the public expectation, which is to respond to all foreseeable eventualities, without regard to whether this is appropriate to the Fire and Rescue Service Act 2004 or not....

This paper "Organizational Behavior of Great Manchester Fire and Rescue Service" tells that Great Manchester Fire and Rescue Service aims at being a leading player on a national scale, regionally and locally.... The service serves about 500 square miles and has about 2.... million people.... ... ...

The paper "Investigation of Air Starved Fire Using Cone Calorimeter" is a good example of an engineering and construction case study.... The casualty that occurred as a consequence of the fire in Edinburgh within the hospital that left more than 10 dead was as a result of the emission of toxic gases though the fire had not fully spread from the storeroom....

This case study "Organizational Behaviour in Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service" discusses Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service that was involved in the Buncefield fire incident.... The Buncefield fire incident was a blaze that occurred in the United Kingdom on 11th December 2005.... ... ... ... Hertfordshire was an oil storage tank that was located in Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom....

The paper 'Trends in Terrorism over the Past Five Years' is a wonderful example of a Social Science Case Study.... Terrorism as defined by Wisnewski (2008) is the threat of or utilization of violence, a combat technique, or a strategy for achieving specific targets.... Terrorism is also defined as the utilization of violence against the public with the intention of intimidating....

The focus of this paper "Organizational Behavior of Norfolk Fire and Rescue Services" is on the analysis of the behavior of individuals within an organization.... It involves issues such as performance, attitudes, productivity, employee commitment, job satisfaction, and levels of the organization....

The study "Financial Management in Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service" presents the manner in which Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is working to improve the operational area and the manner in which the senior management has been able to deliver proper services.... ... ... ... The report looks into the manner the different proposed budget cuts in staff, equipment, and premises will benefit the organization....

This case study "Skills and Training in Multinational Firms: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc" presents the world's most profitable company, which has 1606 stores in 15 nations and employs 300,000 people overseas.... This success has drawn the attention of a diverse group of liberal activists and organizations....

As the paper "Quality Assurance Systems: Herefordshire Fire and Rescue Service" tells, the reduction in fire-related injuries, deaths and other forms of emergency incidences do not only a result of the safety talks but also due to Integrated Risk Management Plans and Quality Assurance Systems.... ...

The paper "Eliza Lucas Pinckney - Beyond Black Rice" hesitates if Lucas Pinckney was a progressive slave owner, or if she had another method, perhaps much more severe, for persuading her slaves to cooperate with her.... She did not give them credit for the ideas no matter how she acquired them.... ....

This paper is based on the implementation of ICT in the business strategy making the process and the selected organization for analysis is Google Plc.... The paper tries to evaluate the process of ICT implementation by Google for business strategy development.... .... ... ... In the words of Jullien (2006), the growth of Information and Technology (ICT) has been the biggest revolution in the business segment since the Industrial Revolution....

The paper "Factors That Led to the Collapse of HIH Insurance" is a perfect example of a case study on management.... By June 200, HIH insurance was a competitive general insurer in Australia with a high net worth.... The company would later be placed into provisional liquidation nine months later with debts approximated between 3....

The attraction is not confined to children; many adults enjoy horror stories, whether in books or film form.... As the author of the paper "Fiction Genre - Fantasy Fictions and Science Fiction " outlines, it is argued that all fictions are genres based.... However, identifying the type of genre involves using a set of rules to determine where the genre actually falls....

Lung cancer Worker compensation ... sbestos and lung cancer have over the years had significant relations in terms of cause and body harm.... Ideally, asbestos is a natural occurring mineral that has attractive properties that draws its origin from silicate.... ... ... ... Lung cancer Worker compensation Name Institution Course Lung cancer Worker compensation Asbestos and lung cancer have over the years had significant relations in terms of cause and body harm....