Essays on Visual Arts and Film Studies

Name of of Professor March 12, 2012 Discontinuing Operations In accounting for discontinued operations, ASC requires that operating income from discontinued operations and any gains or losses from their sale be segregated in the income statement, since these activities will not contribute to future income and cash flows....

Issues on Conflict, Transition and Connection in the Company with Close Family Relationships September 4, 2011 1.... Describe how successful the business has been at recognizing and satisfying stakeholder interests The McNeely's companies have become more successful once they started listening and respecting each other....

Migrating from what the people of this world have been practicing for centuries, these new technologies have made life easier for us in one way or another; on the flip side though, these new.... ... ... Monsanto is one such biotechnology firm that has utilized these innovations in their seed manufacturing business to find ways of increasing seed yields and outputs....

The paper "The Information Systems Used in Smoothie King " states that the presentation programs are used to present qualifications that are not present in qualification documents, roadmaps for success, and the general strategic plans for the franchise program.... ... ... ... One of the ways through which data is lost when sending e-mails is when sending important documents....

This paper ''Spectra Cash Payments'' tells us that the Balance scorecard is an analysis instrument developed to transform a company's business strategy into identified, defined, quantifiable and specific objectives and to examine the performance of the company towards the achievement of the objectives....

It was formed in 2003 with its headquarter in Palo Alto, California.... The main goal of the company though was to create an electric sports car that.... ... ... A perfect exhibition of this company's efforts was realized in 2008 when the company released its first electric car ever.... It was a supercar whose performance compares perfectly to other sports cars, which relied on gasoline for However, it had an upper hand over the other machines owing to the fact that the car did not emit gaseous waste products to the atmosphere, as it relied solely on electricity for power up and performance (Gregersen, 2014)....

This case study "Employment Law: Janet's Rights" discusses the state and federal laws in America that prohibit sexual harassment and racial discrimination at the workplace, sexual harassment and racial discrimination cases from workplaces are growing day by day.... ... ... ... The fact that someone is staring sexually at her in an obvious nature, especially in an interview-like process, should have been promptly addressed....

The paper "Salient Opportunities and Threats That Exist in Motorolas External Environment" highlights that generally, Motorola's strategy and organization structure should be designed in a way where there is too much focus on research and development.... ... ... ... Motorola's merging, acquisition and partnership from the beginning with companies such as Ford Motor Company, General Instrument Corporation and others proves that great windows of opportunities were waiting for Motorola as a pioneering company in its industry....

The paper "Computer Networks" discusses that synchronous is defined as transmission.... In asynchronous mode, data is typically transmitted in blocks.... Asynchronous is defined as the type of transmission of data where individual characters are transmitted one by one.... ... ... ... Broadband is intended to provide home users and business immediate Internet access for twenty-four hours....

This paper 'Managing People Global Context" focuses on the fact that Human Resource Management deals with the people dimension in the management.... Human Resource Management focuses on those activities designed to provide for and coordinate the human resources of an organization.... .... ... ... HRM is the planning, organizing, controlling, and directing of the recruitment, compensation, development, integration, and maintenance of human resources to achieve individual, organizational and social objectives....

The paper 'The Success of Samsung's Strategy' presents Samsung as no longer a small player in the business environment.... Samsung has earned its name in the biggest players of the electronics industry over a period of time.... However, the recent boom signals some clear and clever strategic moves....

This case study "Roe Versus Wade's Abortion Trial" analyzes a path-breaking decision to hear a case challenging the constitutional validity of the long-standing state laws that made abortion a crime, unless the abortion was performed because of a life-threatening situation for the mother.... .... ...

The paper 'A Classification on Race Lines' presents racial formation or racialization that has developed more recently from the original concepts of race and racism in Anthropology and Sociology.... The idea of distinguishing human groups by 'race' was very much in vogue in the 19th century.... ... ...

This paper "Potential Benefits of Using Facebook" discusses Facebook that comes with its benefits and disadvantages that might have adverse effects on the innocent Facebook user if not well taken care of.... The website is prone to stalkers and hackers.... ... ... ... Through the use of Facebook groups, users are enabled to come up with groups in which they can add all their close friends....

On health, studies indicate that the consumption of genetically modified foods may have unforeseen long-term adverse effects on not only human but the natural ecosystem as well, (Huebner, Studer, & Luethy, 1999: 1137).... Based on several studies ingestion of GM foods may result into significant gene transfer from the respective GM foods to bacteria within their gut, (Hallman, Aquino, Cuite, Lang, 2006:12).... Intense studies into the GM foods' effects on biodiversity will ensure increased productivity while saving biodiversity....

everal psychological studies gave evidence that “extra-evidential factors” such as race or ethnicity, halo and devil effect and socioeconomic status of the defendant can influence jury's decision processes. ... Surprisingly, though, ‘several studies in the past two decades reveal evidence of White juror bias against Black defendants' (Sommers & Ellsworth, 2003).... For instance, statistical review of fourteen studies by Sweeney and Haney (1992 as quoted in Sommers & Ellsworth, 2003) showed that White mock jurors advocated Black defendants with longer sentences than White defendants....

To develop initial understanding, Lai and Kuo, used different studies conducted by various researchers.... he results obtained by the authors were as expected if compared with other studies conducted earlier.... he methodology used is effective if other studies are considered.... The previous studies are used properly to give meaning to the discussion....

In this field of studies Edwards and Cooper "attributed this to the inadequate theoretical and methodological development of positive psychological states and their impact on important outcomes such as health.... Recent studies found out that "Type A" personalities are more likely to suffer from heart diseases.... These studies determine how our temperament influences our appraisal of different stressors and the relation to stress.... Several studies show that hopeful state may have a positive effect, but we should draw a line between science and hopeful thinking....

This paper "Is Genetically Modified Food Good or Bad for Human Consumption" discusses genetically modified food that highlights the giant leap of mankind in the field of science and technology that enables researchers to control and at times go against the laws of nature.... ... ... ... The opinions, like in every crucial issue, varied on two extremes with one side claiming immense benefits and absolutely no harm to human health to the other that questioned and challenged every aspect of the food science technology and raised concerns about the need for such food to be included in our everyday diets....

he scenario introduced above is worrying, given that more and more Saudi Arabian students are seeking for further studies in Australia, UK, America and other English speaking first nations (Al-Hazmiand Scholfield 237-267).... The findings will also be of significant help to EFL instructors and teachers in their teaching goals, for the student's intent on pursuing further studies abroad as well as instructors of other disciplines who have to gauge the competence of students with written tests....

Most studies show that the development of MDD has a higher incidence in females than males in their life time, being found in females twice as much as in males (APA, 2000; Varcarolis, 2006, pp.... here are many studies to indicate that biochemical imbalance can cause depressive disorders, in relation to certain neurotransmitters, mainly serotonin, noradrenaline and dopamine in the brain, which are known to play a role in the regulation of mood (Varcarolis, 2002, pp....

Competitiveness is the ability to provide better products and services at almost the same prices.... We make some assumptions when we talk about competitiveness, these are: Many aspects of public policy affect the growth of the enterprise sector; the growth of the enterprise sector affects overall prosperity; competitiveness is increased by measures that intensify linkages if they are positive ones and reduce them if they are negative ones; competitiveness is measured by overall prosperity and steps towards this prosperity also indicate progress in competitiveness....

This paper aims at addressing the laws and elements Jill is eligible to obtain in pursuit of her whistleblowing and the consequent damages caused to her employment contract benefits.... The remedies that can be awarded to Jill will be assessed from the standpoint of arbitration and as a federal judge....

The Student Motor Company has been recognized to be facing a tough competition from General Motors (GM) and Ford Motors.... .... ... ... Case Analysis Q1.... The Student Motor Company has been recognized to be facing a tough competition from General Motors (GM) and Ford Motors.... In accordance with the scenario depicted in the case, it has been determined that the company's sale had dropped due its strong competitors....

This paper is about the reasons that caused the profits of Wilkerson Company to fall.... In this paper I have used all the financial information that was given in the case and reached a conclusion.... The conclusion was based on the comparisons of the data and my knowledge of the subject.... ... ...

The study "Teamwork and Responsibility in a Business Organization" focuses on the critical analysis of the major pros of group dynamics at the workplace with the company's success being the primary advantage.... Teamwork and responsibility are contributing factors to business success.... ... ... ...

Loan Application Process for Small Business Association Date Small businesses entail sole proprietors, partnerships, small and medium sized companies.... Mostly those owned by private individuals.... Such businesses only posses only a simple trading license with a shaky capital base.... ... ... ... Collateral security that they could use for accessing finance is also difficult to get (Green, 2011)....

In the paper 'Old Smoke: Charles Renford' the author discusses the situation presented Charles Renford with a dilemma.... When he was expecting the report to be compiled as fast as possible because it was late, he discovered that Darlene could not do it because of the smell in the files room.... ...

The business of PowerIT has recently deployed an ERP system for the enhanced business management.... This case is about the detailed analysis of firm's off-the-shelf enterprise system and its associated problems.... .... ... ... The business of PowerIT is about the repairing of power conversions supplies....

Considering the overall nature of the business and a fresh start, there is an acute need to grow and expand.... The author of this paper "Guerrilla Marketing Strategy " presents a financial plan that will actually set up the overall financial requirements for the coffee shop.... ... ... ... In opening up the business, a total of $11,000 will be required out of which 60% i....

As a chief Operating Officer, I have different responsibilities for my organization and I ensure that I carry out these tasks to the maximum ability so that to have quality output and consequently increase the profit margin for the organization.... ID Security develops software.... ... ... by different organizations and I always make sure that the people operating subordinate to me understand the importance of carrying out their responsibilities effectively to the pleasure of our clients....

The paper "The Elevator Industry in America" discusses that Otisline has maintained its profits and increased them at a steady pace, the company has become an attractive investment.... Thus an increase in share prices will be safe as shareholders will still not hesitate to invest in the company.... ...

The paper "The Big Data Challenges" highlights that in view of the fact that Volvo Car Corporation has thorough data related to all of its cars as well as there is no need to collect and integrate it manually hence any failures and issues can be detected quickly and resolved more correctly.... .... ...

The paper "The Importance of Six Right Concepts of Supply Chain Management for the Coca Cola" сoncerns the Right Product Mix, the Right Quantity, the Right Condition, the Right Place, the Right Time, the Right Cost to identify customer needs for product development with an optimal set of properties....

The paper "Current Short-Term Objectives and Plans of McDonalds" states that McDonald's has set the following objectives and plans to pursue opportunities and enhance corporate relevance: service enhancements, restaurant reimaging and menu innovation.... ... ... ... In 2003, Mcdonald's reinvented its mission/vision by implementing a 'Plan to win' strategy that focuses on becoming 'bigger, not just better'....

The paper 'How Effective Outsourcing Allows Organizations to Focus on Their Core Business' is a persuasive example of a human resources case study.... Outsourcing mainly involves companies contracting out to other companies their tasks to have them done.... The quest for more cost-efficient processes has resulted in companies adopting state-of-the-art outsourcing strategies....

The paper "McDonald's India Business Analysis" is a perfect example of a business case study.... McDonald's is the world's number one marketer of fast foods.... The American company was founded in 1940 and is today a global brand operating in more than 120 nations across the globe, where it has established more than 30,000 stores serving at least 45 million people daily (Pangarkar & Subrahmanyan, 2011)....

This paper "Employment Law - Discrimination and Sexual Harassment" focuses on the fact that this is a section of tort law designed to protect employees from mistreatments by their employers.... The vital role of the law is to protect citizens' from exploitation.... .... ... ... The vital role of the law is to protect citizens' from exploitation....

This paper "The Benefits from Competition - Some Illustrative UK Cases" focuses on the fact that the UK was amongst the first nations in Europe to implement formal competition policy, more than 50 years ago but this area of policy has not been recognized as the most absorbing part of Economic study....

The paper "The Teach for America Helps the Education Reform" highlights that the organization, Teach for America, helps the education by giving pressure to the tenure teachers and forcing them to improve their teaching performances which is a big step in education reform.... ... ... ... Just like what Mike Feinberg and Dave Levin did with KIPP, Teach for America proves that what people think as impossible is possible and gives hope to the education reform....

"How the First World War Revolutionized the Industrial Position of Women" paper focuses on Millicent Fawcett, a leader of the British campaign for the suffrage of women, and in 1913 her group was one of the biggest movements that had taken place in world history.... ... ... ... Millicent Fawcett did tell the group why feminism was both a political practice and ideology which was a very controversial and important issue in many countries in the world from the eighteenth century....

This case study discusses the development of methodology or conceptual approach to support research into a chosen new media user experience.... From this work, it is clear that people should use the methodological approach in the field of new media advertising.... It also describes its aims and the main aspects....

Planning and management can lead to an increased ability of state and local government managers to evaluate, select, and implement alternative approaches to the financing and delivery of needed public services.... Such application of strategic planning, thinking, and management--drawing upon the vast resources of a variety of organizations and institutions--can have significant positive effects on the efficiency of state and local government, the improvement and simplification of selected service delivery functions, and the financial viability of individual agencies and jurisdictions. ...

Organizational Environment Introduction For an organization to succeed in any market, it must have the most appropriate organizational design, which means that it must shape its structures and roles to optimize its capabilities and minimize its weakness.... ... ... ... Therefore, the company must identify the factors of the organization that determines its structures most importantly its size, scope and its operational initiatives....

In the paper 'Business Decision Making: Northern Hi-Tec Electronics Limited' the author explains how to calculate contribution margin.... Contribution margin is the difference between the selling price per unit and the total variable costs.... The second decision variable will be the labor cost.... ...

1.... The highly competitive nature of many markets and the likely future prospect of continued economic turbulence as national and global economic fortunes vary, requires that business managers continue to look for opportunities to improve performance.... For Enterprise Rent-a-Car, the key elements of successful strategy are customer orientation and growth, segmentation of the market and unique corporate philosophy....

An increasing variety of malware like worms, spyware and adware threatens both personal and business computing (Computer Security Institute, 2005).... Since 2001, large-scale Internet worm outbreaks have not only compromised hundreds of thousands of computer systems but also slowed down many parts of the Internet (Moore et al....

According to Jamal Shamsie (2005), Lafley is aggressive, focusing on radical and sweeping transformations and building up on key brands whilst Jaeger had been trying to introduce changes from the top down thrusting forced reorganization - filtering confusing messages through the employee hierarchy....

In the paper 'Barclay Memorial Hospital' the author analyzes the case about a district hospital known as Barclay Memorial Hospital.... The hospital has 275 beds and a daily census of 249 patients.... The long stay of the patients in the hospital is 3-4 days.... ... ... ... The author states that the main problem is that the CEO of the hospital Dr....

This essay explores the quality control issues that DOH is currently facing, ways in which they can be countered and taken care of.... DOH is a family-run firm that has been in business for very long.... It supplies various supplies parts for local car manufacturers.... .... ... ... This paper illustrates that for the last 3 decades, DOH has maintained the quality of its manufacturing processes by hiring a quality control inspector for every 40 workers....