Essays on Visual Arts and Film Studies

A sound and visual alarm should be placed at the exit to the staircase in case smoke may have found its way to the common corridor. ... The paper "Application of UK Fire Safety Engineering Design Guidance" presents a building with the main entrance opening to the main corridor to access the flats on the ground floor and a flight of stairs to access the upper floors....

Through PR and fundraising activities, organizations can make strong case studies that encourage support from well-wishers and enhance the development of the strategic plan.... Through PR activities and the use of strong case studies, supporters understand why funds are needed by an organization and the difference the funds will make in the society(Gregory, 2010).... Case studies also give supporters a clear cause to respond to, and allow PR to demonstrate to supporters how their money will be spent appropriately....

Insofar as there was a pool οf patriots with a formal education in the martial arts to whom other revolutionary leaders might defer, it consisted οf men who had commanded the semiprofessional volunteer militias, including, most notably, George Washington.... The paper 'An Important Role in Keeping George Washington's Continental Army' concerns the Revolutionary War which did not go easy on the common soldier....

The organisation resort to the work of committed volunteers with specialized skills in engineering, social and physical sciences, journalism and media, humanities and arts and people working in the business sector.... hiu, Y, Lin, J & Lee, J 2011, ‘ Carbon emission allowances of efficiency analysis: Application of super ZSG-DEA model', Pollution Journal of Environmental studies, Vol....

In the process of selection any market which is pinpointed as loads of potential is studied through various surveys and studies, involving a lot of invest behind the same, to hone the right target market.... The paper "The Adventure Tourism Attraction in the East Coast of Australia" highlights the adventure tourism attraction which provides a specific experience to a target section of the tourists....

The benefit of the steel framework system with cellular beams in this open plan development is evident upon visual inspection: long clear spans, easy service integration, and shallow overall floor depths minimising overall construction height.... This paper ''Building Development'' tells that The Peak, also known as the Alford House, is an eight-level commercial building beside the Apollo Victoria Theatre bounded by Wilton and Vauxhall Bridge Roads....

In addition, several studies argue that there is a positive relationship between higher employee satisfaction and high productivity in a firm.... It is therefore important for the management to ensure that the employees are well motivated while at work.... Satisfied employees are characterized by productive work....

The impact of visual media like Yoga Journal and other magazine as a powerful tool of communicating images and ideas is tremendous.... Looking the various pictures of women in yogic pose and the general depiction of the female body in the copy of Yoga Journal that an holding, one cannot fail to notice the peripheral role that Yoga Journal plays in constructing, strengthening and reinforcing gender stereotypes, just like majority of tools of visual media.... Almost all the women that have been featured in this edition of Yoga Journal have slim and petite bodies, which in my opinion is an extension of the visual media idolization of such bodies....

studies have indicated that HR data is collected for various reasons in majority of organizations.... The paper "Burj Al Arab Hotel & the Labour Laws of United Arab Emirates" highlights that Burj Al Arab hotel can invite willing redundancy volunteers in the event of eminent layoffs....

This case study "New Generation Fish Spa" sheds some light on the Fish spa that is a new business scenario that maximizes the use of live fish for skin treatment.... The report discusses scenarios of starting a fish spa in Thailand – New Generation Fish Spa.... ... ... ... Generally, it is a business plan that explores the future success of the business through the development of probable, possible, and preferred scenario options....

Also posses the ability to create visual concepts that matches the content and the adequate image requested by the suppliers.... This report analyses the case of Learninmotion.... om, a small company doing internet-based business in Ottawa's High-tech Region, and gives expert suggestions in their human resources acquisition strategy....

Therefore, LEGO partnered with Lucas arts so as to enter the gaming scene.... When they formed a partnership with Lucas arts to produce Mindstorm line for adults, they increased their revenues.... LEGO in partnership with Lucas arts launched Mindstorm (game involving programmable bricks).... These led to them producing Harry Potter and Star Wars games with collaboration with Lucas arts....

It was designed by Frank Gehry, a Pritzker Prize-winning architect, and serves as part of Music Center's collection of performing arts venues.... This in combination with orchestra music that is played most of the times in the auditorium gives both the visual and audio relaxation....

Chinese Management studies, 7(2), pp.... The Chinese automobile company, Chery Cars, has found itself in a position where it is losing its sales.... The automobile company has been a highly successful national venture till date.... The company.... ... ... The paper "Market Entry Options - Chery Cars China" is an outstanding example of a marketing case study....

78) in his studies however argues that it is important to consider form and meaning as the significant aspects of vocabulary knowledge.... The teacher uses visual cues such as pictures.... From the paper "The Teacher-Student Communication, Receptive and Productive Skills, Formal and Informal Contact", the students not only increase their language store but also are capable of using their language store....

n this ad campaign of Philips, the Indian film stars Ranbir Kapoor and Shruti Hassan took active part in promoting the LED lights of Philips.... The paper "Analysis of IMC for Philips" is an outstanding example of a marketing case study.... Intergraded marketing communication (IMC) is the process through which a company aims to achieve its marketing objectives....

Portfolio The Guardian typography Today every printed media tries to form its own specific image or visual identity which includes some characteristics, helping to achieve an attractive appearance and to distinguish it from its competitors.... ypography is counted as one of the most essential elements of corporate visual identity (CVI), mainly because it helps organisations to communicate with their target audiences successfully and provides recognisability (Van den Bosh et al....

The location of the building from the main road, history block, arts block and side boundary is also taken into consideration in this fire strategy plan.... The paper 'Fire Protection in Academic Building' is an engrossing example of an engineering and construction case study.... This paper is intended at providing a detailed and well-documented proposed fire safety strategy for a four-storied academic building that is proposed to be built on the existing university campus....

ohnson, B, 2009, Groove Park Inn arts and Crafts Furniture, Ontario: Popular Woodworking Books ... etz, D, 2007, Event studies: Theory, Research and Policy for Planned Events.... The rates are all based on a minimum of 16 delegates and include coffee/tea and biscuits on arrival and all the mids, free visual equipment, wireless and pens broadband with flipcharts. ...

?? Through basic education, individuals are exposed to the culture upheld by the community, and the fundamentals of language, values, arts and arithmetic are learned to be the foundation of what will be attained in the future.... Another point of interest is that it is labeled as a “pioneering effort” (Earnest, 2004) since no previous studies in line with educational development, especially in primary education, were initiated in one of the world's poorest countries....

“As the Korean War continued, however, opposition to rearmament lessened within the FRG, and China's entry in the war caused France to revise its negative position toward German rearmament” (The Library of Congress Country studies).... The French veto meant that a new formula was needed to allay French fears of a strong Germany” (The Library of Congress Country studies).... he Library of Congress Country studies....

The focus of this paper "Oil Company Refinery Fire in 1984" is on the fire at Union Oil Company's refinery on the evening of July 23, 1984, which was reported as 'the most expensive refinery accident in history|' (Schmer 20).... The oil company is located in Romeoville, Illinois.... ... ... ... Union Oil Company employs more than 700 workers and processing around 151,000 barrels of oil a day....

Such problems as connection problems have therefore been eliminated considerably Case studies, 2011). ... Though that is the case, Daisley is quick to point out that the IT staff are flexible and as such are able to handle such issues with no difficulty (Case studies 2011).... Mobility XE as earlier indicated is a product of NetMotion Wireless Which develops productivity and management solutions for organizations with mobile workforces to secure and optimize their investment in wireless data networking (Case studies 2011)....

The researchers found that during the first six months the infants "exhibited significantly more rapid development of many behaviors, including visual tracking, eye-hand coordination, facial imitation and babbling" (Caulfield, 1999, p.... The Mozart Effect Music for Children Compact Disc entitled Tune up Your Mind, as found in the Mastermind Toys website, is advertised as "specially selected to stimulate and inspire young minds" (see Appendix A)....

everal studies have shown the role of competitive banking and financial instability and introduced capital requirement for the banking sector to assess the macroeconomic consequences.... This case study "Regulation of Commercial Banking in the US" is about the regulations of commercial banking and institutions and the different aspects of these regulations, their use, and application within a social or governmental system....

(2014) Business ethics: Case studies and selected readings (6th ed.... West Legal studies in Business. ... "Ethical Case: GlaxoSmithKline" paper examines the case of pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline that was recently fined large sums of money by the United States government for mis-promoting some of its drugs....

This paper addresses the issues that affected Starbucks.... The paper discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the different models of entry used often adopted by Multinationals.... The last section looks at Stakeholder mapping of Starbucks and how each of its Stakeholders affected its strategies....

The incorporation of visual ads to job advertisements attracts more candidates and ensures that only those who are familiar with the tasks apply reducing inappropriate applications.... Lenovo, a multinational computer technology company founded in Beijing in 1984 by a group of engineers and was later registered in Hong Kong, has its headquarters located in China, North Carolina, Beijing, Morrisville, and the United States (Ling and Avery, 2006)....

Journal of Management studies, 43(1), pp.... The paper 'Is BaxterStorey a Responsible Business Organisation?... is a dramatic example of the management case study.... Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a very modern concept that has become evidently dominant in the current business scenario....

Hence, the staging of the event requires careful consideration to balance its sustainable outcomes.... The sustainability of the event is of utmost.... ... ... The paper 'FIFA Sustainability Policy" is a great example of a management case study.... FIFA World Cup is one of the largest mega sports events in the world that has a significant impact on society and the environment....

The paper "Conceptual Framework in Financial Statements" is a perfect example of a case study on finance and accounting.... Conceptual framework refers to a group of principles or ideas used to decide or plan something.... The conceptual framework is a normative theory, it prescribes basic principles to adhere to when preparing a financial statement....

In this "Fire and the Built Environment" paper, three case studies of fires in buildings will be conducted.... A thorough analysis will be done for all of these case studies.... Three case studies of fire incidents have been examined in this paper.... In this paper three case studies of fires in buildings will be conducted.... A thorough analysis will be done for all of these case studies.... n conclusion, three case studies of fire incidents have been examined in this paper....

The following case study "Free Speech Coalition" dwells on the suit was brought by an entertainment industry for adults based in California, against the government.... Admittedly, the coalition and others argued that the CPPA abridged speech freedom, provided for under the First Amendment.... ... ...

The writer of this study attempts to investigate how the Continental Illinois Bank is able to transform its leadership strategy into a competitive advantage.... Therefore, the study also provides a brief overview of the competitive advantage principles in regard to the finance industry.... ... ... ...

2011, "Sensitivity Analysis in Cost-Effectiveness studies", PharmacoEconomics, vol.... The cash flow statement contains all the actual cash inflows and outflows during an operation, whereas, the profit statement contains cash inflows and outflows directly associated with the production and sales of goods and services in order to generate revenues....

The Italian economy has been perennially burdened by bureaucracy, political interference, a rigid workforce market, corruption, high tax.... ... ... The paper "Influence of National Culture on the Conduct of Different Business Practices - Italy" is a perfect example of a finance and accounting case study....

The purpose of the following study is to provide a portfolio of financial performance and competitiveness rate of Britvic PLC.... Additionally, the writer of the study "Britain Manufacturing Sector - Business Performance at Britvic PLC" would outline the specifics of Britain consumer goods sector....

International studies of Management & Organization, Vol.... The paper "Distinctive Features of the US Approaches to HRM" states that the fact that the US approach towards human resources management is generally more sedate and laidback is a plus point for the different people who come to the superpower nation of the world to mold their careers in a positive way....

This case study "A Financial Analysis of British Airways" looks at the financial situation of British Airways Plc amidst the threats and challenges in its external environment.... This paper utilizes 3 different financial analysis techniques.... The current performance of the company will be explored....

The paper "Techniques of Testing Aggregate Replacement in Hardened Concrete" states that the addition of glass particles either as a binder or as an aggregate substitute for natural sand would result in considerable reduction in the workability of the concrete mix.... ... ... ... A totally different set of results were obtained by a team of researchers in the research on the recycling of glass as a partial replacement in the concrete preparation ( Ismail and Al-Hashmi, 2009)....

rganization studies, vol.... orporate, October 23, 2008, ‘Honda Soltec Begins Sales of Thin-film Solar Cells for ... om/news/2008/c081023Thin-film-Solar-Cells/ ... The paper "Honda and Its Differentiation Strategy" discusses that Honda strategy on CSR demonstrates its concerns for the environment and for the society....

"Activities of Corporate Social Responsibility" paper states that CSR may be affected using different forms of approaches.... Some firms (Chevron and Banco Real) use advertisements, corporate reports, or web sites in order to communicate effectively with the target populating.... .... ... ... Advertisements made purely include information relevant to the corporate social responsibility actions implemented by the firm, excluding any attempt to promote the company's products....

studies shows that marginalize sections in the community are rich sources of young arson-offenders1.... "Community Fire Safety Analysis: The Inner City Estate" paper lays several short and long-term strategies that address the issue of increased fire incidents and anti-social behaviors which have been raised as burning issues in the inner city estate community....

This paper studies the resources and capabilities of Wal-Mart the giant retail chain store and makes a report on how the company can take advantage of its internal strengths and the opportunities the industry offers.... This paper studies the resources and capabilities of Wal-Mart the giant retail chain store and makes a report on how the company can take advantage of its internal strengths and the opportunities the industry offers....

revious studies and research in methodology of learning SQL . ... Learning styles, including visual, auditory and kinesthetic are explored in order to show the variety of manners in which students may learn, and how multimedia can improve those processes.... earning can be understood by examining the way students learn by visual, auditory, and kinesthetic sensations.... This project capitalizes on this sensory stimulation, providing visual learners a greater chance to excel at assignments (Learning Styles Online 2010)....

This case study "Marketing Communication Strategies of UK Supermarkets" is about a market overview.... Supermarkets control food sales in developed countries and are swiftly escalating their international presence.... Global mergers and acquisitions have focused market power in the hand's major retailers....

For instance, Coca-Cola sold Columbia Pictures to Sony as the film firm was underperforming.... This paper gives an evaluation and an analysis of The Coca-Cola Company.... It gives historical information about the company.... Again, it analyses the financial standing, the competitors, business ethics, and characteristics of the business of the company....

The Ministry of Education has plans to further embed e-learning across all educational levels, although concrete details are not yet sufficiently discussed in public or examined further through empirical studies.... On the one hand, several studies attested to the benefits of learning to students' cognitive, social, language, and emotional development (Shin, Sutherland, Norris, and Soloway, 2012), assistance for children with special needs (Batorowicz, Missiuna, and Pollock, 2012), enhancement of social relationships (adult-child and child-child) (Schmidt et al....

For example, the Indian film industry has increased the volume of tourism in Switzerland to such an extent that Lakes and Waterfalls are being named after Indian movie stars and producers.... No festival or ceremony is complete without film songs.... Media or more aptly mass media are vehicles that disseminate information....

The paper "Business Concept Carlson Companies" states that as one of the largest hotel and travel companies in the world, Carlson Companies is ideal for case studies in various business concepts.... Hospitality Sales and Marketing Hospitality Sales and Marketing Introduction As one of the largest hotel and travel companies in the world, Carlson Companies is ideal for case studies in various business concepts.... Management Theory and studies for Rural Business and Infrastructure Development, 36(3), 627-633....