Essays on Visual Arts and Film Studies

K, 2005, Tsunamis: case studies and recent developments, Springer. ... The author of the paper "Disaster Emergency Management System during the Sri Lanka Tsunami" states that a tsunami refers to a seismic sea wave(s) that is frequently generated by an underwater landslide.... The landslide also refers to an earthquake....

Business studies: Sources of Finance.... TESCO as a company that has been in business for a longer period has experienced a number of challenges that have shaped it business management abilities.... The company has developed better financial resource allocation measures through which it has managed to run successfully its....

In the time being, Sony can its film download service reach online PlayStation Network.... The paper contains the strategic planning intake of Sony Electronics, one of the giant electronics corporations around the world today.... For any company to see the kind of successes that Sony Electronics has seen there must be certain pragmatic and workable corporate strategies in place....

The secondary systems of waste water treatment are categorized as suspended growth or fixed film systems.... These hydrophobic particles accumulate at the place where the water meets the air where they have the effect of strengthening the film of water existing between water bubbles....

The ensuing paper "The Problem of New Hires in Express Courier Ltd" discusses the various problems faced by the new hires of Express Courier Ltd.... The report first lists down the various problems that the employees and company, on the whole, are facing with regards to new hires.... .... ... ... Some of the Express Courier Ltd company's problems are – high turnover of employees, the inability of new employees to get absorbed in the system, lack of supervisor support, non-uniform training happening in operations and, what is more, inadequate feedbacks for both the new employees and the supervisor....

studies show that employees tend to get motivated better when they are rewarded other than punished.... The paper 'Coles Company - Employee Motivation and Compensation" is a good example of a management case study.... This report is about employee motivation and compensation.... We have used the Cole Company to illustrate how companies use various techniques in order to motivate their employees....

Newscasters respond even more recklessly, with Channel 4 exposing a feature film that go against all the facts and with the BBC misinterpreting its demand to ‘balance' by advocating discussion between the two parties, as if they embody corresponding bodies of evidence.... The case study "The Greening of British Government and Politics" stats that It is electorally justified for the Labour Party to prioritize the environment....

In many industries, it has spiraled beyond control to a point of shut down.... Without proper accounting control, it is possible that.... ... ... This is an evident case in Troon Golf, a golf management and marketing firm.... The use of Total Cost of Ownership has played a credential role in responding to the increasing IT expenses....

The case study "Choice of the Unit of Analysis " discusses data which is usually gathered from the unit of analysis hence have a significant impact on the observation and final results.... Determination of the type of unit analysis to be used depends on two factors.... ... ... ... The unit of analysis describes the subject or entity of the study that the analysts generalize on (Long, 2004)....

"Business-Level and Corporate-Level Strategies: Wal-Mart" paper focuses on Wal-Mart, a publicly traded retail firm based in the US.... The firm is one of the biggest retail firms not in the USA.... It has millions of employees in the USA as well as throughout the world where it operates its branches....

t is evident that several studies have endeavored to measure the effectiveness of flood response measures.... However, few research studies have focused on comparing the effectiveness of flood management approaches of two countries on different indicators of effectiveness....

336-40, 2009) have been able to create antiviral drugs, however, studies have indicated that it is not a cure but only temporary recovery method to reduce the speed of symptoms, and thus, precaution is the only cure in cases of pandemics, and especially Swine flu. ... As earlier mentioned that one cannot distinguish pandemic flu from ordinary flu based on symptoms, thus, studies (Maher, pp 154-57, 2009) related to swine flu have indicated some of the common symptoms, such as breathlessness, cough, fever, sneeze, etc that can be observable in ordinary flu as well....

The paper "Impact of Globalization" states it is critical to analyze the businesses and industries prevailing in the world today, and an important aspect is analyzing what is lacking in them.... This case clearly reveals that the firm is lacking direction of where it is and where it wants to be.... ...

The paper "Issues and Problems Tanglewood" discusses that Tanglewood was founded in 1975 by Tanner Emerson and Thurston Wood.... The company operates in the retail industry specializing in clothing, appliances etc.... The stores have an outdoor theme that differentiates Tanglewood from the competition....

This research is being carried out to evaluate and present the UK clothing market.... This research also presents a financial comparison of GAP and NEXT in such fields as economies of scale; economies of scope; product differentiation; vertical integration and branding.... ... ... ... This research will begin with the statement that in 2004 the UK clothing market reached £37 billion, including sales tax, representing a 4....

The paper 'Growth and Development of Internet' presents the Internet that became available to the public in 1991 and today is an essential infrastructure for global communications, including trade and commerce.... Its influence has pervaded every aspect of society.... ... ... ... The internet has helped the developing countries in poverty alleviation, health, and education, in participating in global affairs....

The essay 'Evolution of Innovation Process' seeks to evaluate 3M, which started in 1902 and moved into manufacturing sandpapers after a failed mining venture.... 3M always found innovative solutions to the problems they encountered in the surrounding environment.... ... ... ... The author states that they became the pioneers of the world's first waterproof sandpapers during the 1920s....

This report "Electronic Monitoring System Implementation" presents a detailed analysis of the implementation of electronic monitoring technology for measuring the productivity of employees.... he uses of information technology are rising in every field of life, especially in business.... .... ... ...

The paper 'Success of WorldCom' presents WorldCom which appeared to be a great success story.... In 1983 partners led by former basketball coach Bernard Ebbers, sketched out their idea for a long-distance company on a napkin in a coffee shop in Hattiesburg, MS.... ... ... ... The author of the paper states that Bernard Ebbers was named CEO in 1985 and the company went public in Aug....

This case study "Media Proposal for Australian Solar Panel" presents Australian Solar Panel (ASP) as a registered company and a global company.... The company is involved in the development and maintenance of many types of certified solar panels which are of high quality.... ... ... ... The company prides itself on producing solar panels that bring out very high-quality workmanship, have great performance, and are also durable....

The paper "MDCM as One of the Biggest Contract Manufacturers of Medical Devices in the World" states that the biggest challenge for the CIO, Shawn Atkins and the CEO, Max McMullen of the company was to define and to prioritize the IT projects that can endorse MDCM's strategic business goals.... ... ...

The paper "Adventure Playgrounds and the Increased Levels of Interaction with Youth" discusses that although adventure playground allows for a distinctive void to be filled within society, a great deal of additional potential and awareness can exist within the community.... ... ... ... The past several hundred years have seen a radical departure from the virtual free-for-all that defined the struggle for human existence previously....

Economic problems are considered as some of the major issues affecting its growth and development.... With respect to the latest article regarding the world politics.... ... ... The paper 'Venezuelan Economy and Problems' is an intriguing example of a macro and microeconomics case study.... Venezuela as a state is suffering from severe political, economic, and social problems that affect its population....

A budget functions as a plan for spending, borrowing, saving, and it is an essential tool for microeconomics.... Budgets play crucial roles in illustrating trade-offs between goods, and exists.... ... ... The paper 'The Beyond Budgeting Model - Budgets as Tools of Repression Rather than Innovation' is an intriguing example of a finance & accounting case study....

The paper "Risk and Return Analysis of Les Risky" is a perfect example of a case study on finance and accounting.... Financial managers have to invest in an asset or portfolio depending on the risk appetite and expected returns of their clients.... Financial decisions pose certain characteristics of risk and return that ultimately influence the share price....

The paper "Cooper Green Hospital and the Community Care Planning" discusses that the second set of benchmarks could be developed quite inexpensively and to the highest standards and most intense rigor through cooperation with the University of Alabama.... .... ... ... The new Community Care Plan (CCP) clinics introduced by Cooper Green Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama are failing....

The paper '3D Printing's Influence In Bentley Company" is a great example of a technology case study.... Three-dimensional printing alludes to a methodology that utilizes the development of strong three-dimensional items that can take the type of any shape fancied taking into account the plans of a computerized model....

The study "Brisbane City University IT Maintenance" focuses on the critical analysis of the current Computer/IT systems infrastructure at this University to propose an Information Systems maintenance policy/program.... It proposes the creation or adoption of standards.... ... ... ... Information technology is rapidly liberalizing the way institutions are governed based on IT platforms....

This case study "Engineering Value Chain" focuses on the value chain that involves activities that an organization performs in order to deliver valuable products and services to the target market.... It is significant in terms of helping an organization achieve an advantage over a business.... .... ...

The paper "Organized Religion" analyzes that religion is an expression of our beliefs and is the basis of our principles in life.... Second, we are social and moral beings who continuously seek fulfilment as to the purpose of our lives.... Our faith requires us to believe in intangible things.... ...

This suggests the need for further studies and research to constitute effective education strategies and involving elderly population with asthma.... The need of the advanced studies in the asthmatic conditions for patients over 65 years it to initiate appropriate mechanism for self-management....

The paper 'Wal-Mart Mexico Bribery Scandal 2012' is a breathtaking example of a business case study.... One of the global most respected and successful firms, Wal-Mart, was caught in an immense bribery scandal.... In April 2012, the New York Times wrote a story claiming that Wal-Mart had hushed up corruption scandal entailing 24 million dollars of suspect reimbursement from Wal-Mart in Mexico....

The paper 'SWOT Analysis and Strategic Scorecard for Sony Corporation" is a great example of a management case study.... Sony Corporation's employees are creative and loyal.... They are committed to achieving the same dream for the company and thus this puts them in a position that enables them to work hard to meet the company goals....

The author of the following paper claims that the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe was created to serve as the multilateral forum for dialogue and negotiation between East and West with key commitments on Polito-military, economic and environmental and human rights issues.... ... ...

On the contrary some studies indicate that diagnostic mistakes exclusively on clinical manifestations still happen and the degree of accuracy is not sufficient to lead management decisions.... Additional studies might comprise cerebral angiography, CT angiogram, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)....

The paper "Existing Environment and Changes in Sonoco" highlights that the firm needs new markets for sales and production options to be able to produce in a globally competitive market.... This may be achieved by impeccable execution by the HR department.... ... ... ... It is evident that assessing the implementation by a balanced scorecard and conducting researches on the existing employees to know about the problems they are facing with the new system is the key to having a system that is devoid of any loopholes and thus such actions would guarantee sustainability....

The profitability ratio analysis of Tesco and Sainsbury reflects that return on shareholders' fund in Tesco has decreased from 2010 to 2011 and then showed a slight increase in 2012.... But in case of Sainsbury it has increased from 2010 to 2011 and later decreased in 2012 to.... ... ... The paper "Financial Ratio Analysis of Tesco" is a great example of a case study on finance and accounting....

The paper "Corporate Social Responsibility of PepsiCo" describes that the funds invested on CSR will be paid back, referring to the perspectives of the firm in the international market and especially the Indian market, but this prospect should not be negatively criticized.... ... ... ... The accident occurred on 22 April 2010 – and lasted for many days; the details of this accident can be retrieved through a relevant article of BBC News, where graphs and images of the accident are also presented helping to understand the level of the damage for the environment (BBC News, 10 May 2010)....

The author of the paper describes the marketing strategy of Dunkin' Donuts which have been founded 50 years ago, but the philosophy it adopted could very well match any modern company.... The company aims to produce high-quality products at a very affordable price.... .... ... ... The company increases the value of its brand by selling only 'fresh products' to the consumers....

In the paper 'Organization's Size Perception' the author discusses the case of Smelser and John who have discussed a number of ideas including the social and economic perspective of organizations.... However, the most interesting idea is the size of the reference organizations.... ... ... ... The author states that a common belief that most individuals have is the traditional perception of an organization's size being determined by factors such as human labor, capacity, resources, wealth or market power....

ccording to the film “conception to birth” 2011, a child's life beings at conception and ends at death, and before a child is delivered it undergoes through important stages of growth and development.... In the film “What Happens to Women Denied Abortions?... The paper "Ethics: Bioethics" presents that the primary issues related to Dax's case of dilemma include; informed consent, health care decision-making capacity and autonomy, and the right to reject treatment....

This case study ''Network Security Policy'' shall also draft a procedure that will be responsive to the requirement of the Network Security Policy.... The procedure will not only provide a detailed implementation of a specific intent of the policy it will also guide the operation and mechanism of the policy when implemented....

The paper 'The British Electoral System' presents the electoral system of any state which is a set of rules that allow the voting franchise to choose who will fill the governmental office.... This set of rules shows how votes are translated into representatives.... ... ... ... The British government, like almost all other modern democracies, is said to be a representative government....

The paper presents that in the past, traditional firms have typically been autocratic, non-participative, and rigid entities.... They have exchanged financial rewards for adequate task completion by employees.... Employers' needs and interests dominated the employment relationship.... ... ... ... Employee relations involve two parties, the organization represented by its leaders and the employees....

This work called "The Rapid Growth of The Body Shop Brand" describes the merger agreement between L'Oreal and The Body Shop.... The author outlines the strengths and weaknesses of these companies, their dependence, the development of innovative products.... ... ... ... This announcement sparked controversy for TBS and Roddick because of her strong opinions against L'Oreal's practices....

The case study "Costs and Benefits of Financial Globalization for Developing Countries" states that Financial globalization is the incorporation of the domestic economic system with global markets.... This is done by governments through the opening up of the local economic sector.... .... ... ... When there is a rise in capital movement within several countries, integration is achieved, leading to financial globalization....

This paper "People's Views of the Market Economy" discusses the Great Depression that was the worst economic depression of the 20th century.... It lasted over a decade.... It began in 1929 and ended sometime in 1939.... It was the longest depression to have ever occurred in the Western world.... ...

The purpose of this study is to develop an international business project.... The current project focuses on manufacturing and supplying solar-powered mobile phone chargers and supplying them in Lisbon city.... The study provides a market and financial analysis of the project.... ... ... ... Green Charger Ltd....

The case study "Budget of Strong and Strengthening Economy" illustrates that many people across the world buy and sell property in retail shops, a large number of the British public have discovered the most convenient places to carry out their shopping.... ... ... ... The introduction of supermarkets in Europe since the beginning of the 19th century has brought much relief to the people....

The paper "Operation Functions at Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority" is a perfect example of a case study on management.... Established in 1996, Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority (DAFZA) has remained in history as one of the sufficient and most prominent free zones and as such, has maintained the accolade of being the world leader in innovation (Sambridge, 2015)....