Essays on Visual Arts and Film Studies

The paper "Tourism Policy, Planning, and Development on Kangaroo Island" is a good example of a tourism case study.... The kangaroo island is one of the pristine wildernesses located in Australia.... It is a place in Australia that has given the native animals in Australia habitation; it is a place of beauty as well as one of the escape places....

This paper ''Family Health'' tells that Autoimmune diseases are diseases characterized by the invasion of the body tissues and organs by the body's immune mechanisms.... Lupus erythematosus is one such disease that occurs when the body's immune system attacks connective tissues such as the joints and other organs....

Crisis Management Course: Instructor: Penn State Child Sex Abuse The Penn State child sex abuse is a scandal that began back in 2001at Pennsylvania State University.... The former University's assistant football coach, Jerry Sandusky, was alleged to have sexually molested at least eight underage boys sexually around the school's premises....

The fact that Jack the Ripper was never identified and in the absence of prior clinical assessment records that provide a detailed explanation of his past personal history and family history, it proves difficult to provide a diagnosis of his mental state.... ... ... Abnormal psychology Jack the Ripper The fact that Jack the Ripper was never identified and in the absence of prior clinical assessment records that provide a detailed explanation of his past personal history and family history, it proves difficult to provide an accurate diagnosis of his mental state....

SC Johnson has been a family-run company since 1886 and this study analyzes the company's corporate structure.... The beginning philosophies and corporate structure has remained the same for 120 years.... Continually ranked as one of the best company's to work for in the United States and abroad SC Johnson is evidence that SC Johnson's guiding philosophies remain relevant in today's market....

The present paper "Benefits and Drawbacks of Traditional Budgeting Procedures" deals with the most established budgeting procedure which is prepared revenue, cost, profit, investment, and cash flow targets for a 12-month basis, drawing from a 5-year plan.... ... ... ... Environmental changes which have taken place after a plan has been made, and actual achievements during the recent past, are taken into account during budgeting....

However, the year 2007 witnessed a downturn in its operations when it witnessed the first ever decline in the customers' visit to its.... ... ... However, this development could be attributed to a number of factors as going to be critically analysed in this study of Starbucks. ... ... n attempting to analyse and evaluate the challenges in marketing luxury brands with reference to Starbucks, it is imperative to begin by Thus, “marketing is the art of finding, developing and profiting from opportunities,” Kotler (1999 p....

The paper 'The Red 5 Staff Login System, Computer-Based Monitoring and Data Security' involves creating a staff log-in system that can be used by the staff of RED 5 to do various tasks, such as to have a user-friendly system to log in and view their employment details.... ... ... ... We are building an online system where staff in RED5 Company view their timetable, add their feedback, read feedback, apply for holidays, and have their own email account within the company....

"Psychological Hazards: The Brodie Panlock" paper analizes the Brodie Panlock case that was one of the many sad cases to be reported in the history of Australia.... The case which got so much public attention involved the death of a teenage girl by the name of Brodie Panlock.... ... ... ... By developing an audit tool, the PCBU can use it to assess whether their existing systems are adequate enough for dealing with psychological hazards in their chain of cafes....

The paper "Change in Contemporary China" will begin with the statement that China has a long history of government system from Shang Dynasty in 1766-1122 BC to the Nationalist revolution of 1911 and the 1949 Communist revolution that has had an immense influence on modern-day China.... ... ... ... The significant and unique outstanding observation about china is the broad and extended cultural history....

The notion of talent management is principally regarded as one of the prime constituents in the segment of corporate training and Human Resources (HR) of any business organization (Bersin, 2006).... In precise, it can be affirmed that this particular element, i.... .... talent.... ... ... The following paper 'The Application of Talent Management Strategies' is a wonderful example of a management case study....

In recent studies, human glucocorticoid research has been performed to believe the apparent power of poignant stimulation.... A number of studies examined if affecting stimulation or valence influences the effects of glucocorticoids.... In recent studies human glucocorticoid research's have been performed to believe the apparent power of poignant stimulation.... A number of studies examined if affecting stimulation or valence influences the effects of glucocorticoids on knowledge or remembrance....

Inclusion of Mathematics in the curriculum is aimed at developing students' mathematical thinking, understanding, competence and confidence in the application of mathematics, their own creativity, enjoyment and appreciation of the subject and their engagement in lifelong learning (Board of studies New South Wales, 2002) ... As such, it is integral to scientific and technological advances in many fields of endeavour (Board of studies New South Wales, 2002). ... Groupwork provides the opportunity for students to communicate mathematically with each other, to make conjectures, to cooperate and to persevere when solving problems and undertaking investigations (Board of studies New South Wales, 2002)....

The paper 'Work Breakdown Structure and Resources Needed to Implement It' is a relevant example of a management case study ю In the organization of choice, there have been constant issues or environmental pollution caused by the production processes that the organization engages in.... .... ... ...

whenever management makes the right decision companies perform better and attain market leadership; conversely, any wrong, misinformed, untimely and ineffective management decision is often very costly.... Hammond, Keeney & Raiffa.... ... ... The paper 'Decision Making for Success of Acme Corporation' is an entertaining example of a management case study....

It also retails items such as shoes, various accessories (for example, jewelry) and make up (Core, 2009).... Top Shop has gradually grown to be one of the most popular.... ... ... The paper "Top Shop Ltd - Internationalization" is a perfect example of a macro & microeconomics case study.... Top Shop is a global organization with headquarters in Britain that deals with the retail of fashion clothing....

(1996), “New Spatial Configurations In The European Automotive Industry”, in European Urban and Regional studies, vol.... The paper "Buzzard Ltds Financial Position and Performance" states that the company may have a stronger position among the customers and suppliers due to its strong management of relationships, but the company does not have a healthy position in terms of investment potential....

This paper will use two case studies of Apple Inc and Amazon to demonstrate how companies use their resources and core competencies to achieve competitive advantage during a time of crisis.... The resources must be valuable, rare, inimitable and non-substitutable (Stambaugh, Zhang and DeGroot, 2013)....

In line with this, the Hofstede's value dimension framework is a very useful tool when it comes to analyzing the impact of culture in managing people. ... ... n general, it is necessary to.... ... ... The paper "Developing a Human Resource Management Strategy to Synthesise Human Resource Policies and Practices" is a good example of a case study on human resources....

Of particular concern is New castle, Hunter Valley where studies have indicated that a mounting number of older people have symptoms of dementia, Alzheimer and other conditions (Heritage and Dooris, 2009). ... This paper "Healthy Ageing and Self-Determination" outlines a plan for promoting healthy aging and increased involvement in leisure and social activities by the elderly in Newcastle, Hunter Valley....

Past research studies have indicated that there is a direct correlation between motivation and work performance.... The paper "Analysis of the Scandinavian Airline System" is an amazing example of a Business case study.... The paper aims at giving a case analysis of the Scandinavian Airline System during the period of the reign of Jan Carlzon....

Taking into perspectives these warnings the UK is the 2nd with the highest prevalence of penal sentences against the youths in the society coming second after the US, this is according to the estimates of the populations on the world prison made by Walmsley and the International Centre for prison studies (ICPS) based at the Kings College London21....

In the paper 'Hormonal Contraceptives in Women' the author examines three case studies which are to be examined here: that of a 17-year-old, a 39-year-old, and a 46-year-old, each at a different phase of threshold of using contraceptives in some way.... here are three case studies which are to be examined here: that of a 17-year-old, a 39-year-old, and a 46-year-old--each in varying stages of health; each with a current status as a smoker or non-smoker; each at a various stage in her sex life; and each at a different phase of threshold of using contraceptives in some way, shape or form....

By studying such education related programs it has been observed that all those programs which includes parents involvement in their kids' studies has been proven the most influential ones for the prosperity of children as well as for the success of educational system (Rutherford & Billig, 2010).... Various benefits have been observed because of this program and individuals belonging to education world appreciated parents for their interest in children studies and other activities that can help their kids to learn something innovative....

studies of individuals with the condition have established abnormalities in some areas of the brain.... Other studies suggest that people with autism have abnormal levels of serotonin or other neurotransmitters in the brain (Sparks et al.... studies showed that even after being vaccinated there were no differences in the neurological results.... Moreover, studies on thimerosal have also been conducted to see if they are linked to autism....

The term implied by conduct includes offer and acceptance,ie in nutshell,a contract is a civil liablity which is comprised of offer from one party and acceptance by other party either orally or in writing. ... ... o in this case, Arkwrieght has already shipped the paint to Mr.... rennen after making the contract through the phone ....

The writer of the study "Harvey Industries" suggests that it is very crucial for the company to consider the looming competition.... It is, therefore, suggested further that the new president of the company should have, as a matter of urgency, a long-term strategic growth plan.... ... ... ... The running of a typical modern day business is based on a number of coordinated activities and processes that come together to give out a refined result expected by the company involved (Gardener, 2009)....

Governance is a descriptive concept that presents some of the dynamics on the type of policy processes.... It helps people remain sensitive to a.... ... ... The paper "Risk Management at Coca-Cola" is a perfect example of a case study on management.... To have a detailed understanding of the question, it is in order to delineate the key unembellished concept 'corporate governance'....

The government owned company operations deliver social, economic, and political empowerment to the country's population through revenue provisions in diverse categories.... ... ... ... The paper 'Effective Training and Development in Bahrain Petroleum Company' is a pathetic example of a human resource case study....

The paper 'Customer Satisfaction at Dick Smith Foods in Australia" is a good example of a management case study.... Australian Food Industry is rated among the most competitive ventures in Australia.... The ability of any entrepreneur to penetrate existing market and sustain market competition largely depends on the alignment of the organization structure towards provision of high quality products and services....

This paper "Leadership Problems " discusses the problems that the firm faced and the low level of production.... He lacked basic leadership traits and had a 'Laissez-faire' leadership style.... The employees were not evenly empowered which created problems in the leadership.... ... ... ... It is essential that the leader has the right kind of traits and has the ability to direct the team and make them work together towards a directional goal and achieve it....

The paper "Merck & Co Financial Analysis" is a perfect example of a finance and accounting case study.... Merck &Co is an international health care firm that engages in the provision of innovative health-related solutions through its prescription medicines; vaccines and animal-related products that it markets in a direct manner and through joint ventures (Merck & Co....

The product is a customized one with features that a student would prefer in studies thus making it the choice for students and other mobile users (Dedrick, 2002, p.... The paper "Dell Marketing" is an outstanding example of a marketing case study.... Dell Inc is a multinational information technology corporation based in Texas, United States of America....

In a highly unstable country, or a country experiencing high rates of globalization, there is high capital risks involved especially during currency.... ... ... Exchange rates volatility not only destabilizes big corporations and multinational firms but also directly affects the medium sized and smaller firms....

The product development phase targets introduction of new types of restaurants in current markets.... Ruth's Chris did not lay.... ... ... Since the company had established 92 fine dining steak establishments, the firm did not see a major need.... It saw not value in diversifying in new restaurant types....

In the essay 'Accounting of Enron' the author analyses the case of David Duncan who was a partner at Arthur Andersen, which was an accounting firm.... With regard to the business dealings between Enron and Arthur Andersen, David Duncan had been appointed as the head auditor for Enron.... ... ... ...

Qualitative study approach: Foreign Policy The Methodology used in this study is that of historical case studies, involving the comparison of three different conflicts where Russia was militarily involved - the separatist wars between Moldova and Transdniestra, Georgia and Abkhazia and the civil war in Tajikistan (Jackson:3).... The sources from which the content of such foreign policy debate were elicited for examining the three case studies, were official statements found in official statements, from the Russian media and government reports and this focuses almost exclusively on the foreign policy debate as framed by the Russian political elite. ...

Also, comparative studies between different regions forming the Mississippi, Tennessee, and Cumberland River valleys show that a common history united them and there were exchanges of goods and art items between them.... However, archaeological studies now show that human progress is much more complicated.... For instance, there are evidences from the studies of burials discovered in Dickson mounds in Illinois that there was actually a fall in nutritional level after agriculture was embraced by its people....

The author of the present case study "Business Strategy and the Kingspan PLC Group" mentions that there is no universal meaning of the word strategy but in general view, this word is used to mean the efforts that one applies in achieving the objective of an organization.... ... ... ... The strategy is normally a long term plan of action designed to achieve a particular goal whereby it is viewed as a course of action by its prediction that a certain future position taken by a firm will lead to achieving some benefits....

This paper "Corporate Ѕocial Reѕponѕibility" presents the analyѕiѕ in regard to ѕtrengthening the concept of ѕocial reѕponѕibility amongѕt twenty-firѕt-century companieѕ along with explaining the degree of importance that ѕocial reѕponѕibility actѕ on the organiѕation internally and their community....

The paper "Three Companies Management Styles" highlights that the entrepreneurial means used are unique methods that are not easy to duplicate by competitors.... Semco adheres to the application of the three values of democracy, profit sharing and information.... ... ... ... The company operates in the IT industry and as such, mostly employs software engineers....

The paper 'Installation of Operations Software in Lis Chemist" is a good example of an information technology case study.... Lis Chemist has been operating for 2 years.... It is located in an area that has proximity to many customers and supplies them to other retailer shops in bulk.... However, the chemist also sells to customers who would wish to buy in smaller quantities....

The study "Tendencies of Copper Price Rises in the UK" focuses on the critical analysis of the major issues in the tendencies of copper price rises in the UK.... BHP Billiton is the majority owner of the said mining (Escondida) firm, and the workers are demanding a high income.... ... ... ... If we are to analyze, if you have the majority of the shares, then you are considered as one if not the pillar of a certain company....

he multi-faceted medical and psychological issues surrounding the care of patients with asthma have been the focus of important international research studies that have provided important recommendations for primary care management.... dditional research studies have focused on identifying preventive strategies for asthma management.... Research studies conducted by the Childhood Asthma Management Program (CAMP) involved a randomized clinical trial of over 1000 families whose children suffered from mild to moderate asthma (Bender et al 2000)....

It is believed that the country of origin has an impact on the willingness of buyers to choose and purchase a product, and studies have shown that consumers may tend to have a relative preference for products from their own country (ethnocentrism) or may tend to have a relative preference for or aversion to certain products that originate from certain nations.... The effect of country of origin is however debated as studies have shown that the country of design (for instance Apple computers or Nike shoes) can be more important than the country of origin....

In the article about technology and globalization, the utilization of satellites for the fast processing of information across the world eventually led to the propagation of the World Wide Web (or simply known today as the “internet”) (Faculty of Communication & Media studies, n.... aculty of Communication & Media studies, n....

The study discusses the problems with the staff, sets the targets, describes the aims and objectives effectively, studies the markets for the staff.... Research studies have proved that while a good service spreads in an arithmetic progression, bad service always spreads in a geometric progression as the customers are more cautious about the value they derive while spending....

(2005) The Determinants of Expatriate Staffing by Japanese Multinationals in Asia: Control, Learning and Vertical Business Groups, Journal of International Business studies.... Multinational Corporation Internationalization in the Service Sector: A Study of Japanese Trading Companies, Journal of International Business studies....

esides preparing students for post-secondary education, the purpose of this transition assessment was to understand the expectations of the student and communicate the appropriate level of preparation and coursework required for them to take up college-level studies.... Thus, the primary purpose of the transition assessment was to present college-level studies as a viable and affordable option beyond post-secondary studies.... The assessment also sought to motivate the student towards pursuing further studies especially since the limitations of the current high-school curriculum became apparent during the evaluation....

An example of stereotyping that leads to prejudicial categorizing of other groups is exemplified by director Tony Kaye's film, American History X (1998).... It is a film set in a California suburb, where a single mom of three is trying to raise her family following the death of the children's father....