Essays on Visual Arts and Film Studies

The paper "Mathematical Models in Flood Modelling" analyzes that the data used is for 3 years to accurately predict the volume of water, design pits and required time.... First, determining peak runoff rates and runoff volumes is essential in the models used in determining pipe velocities.... ... ...

The paper "Financial Statements - Sullivan Barrett Pty Ltd" is a perfect example of a finance and accounting case study.... The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Corporation Act and AASB 101 regulations for special financial statement reporting.... Other professional accounting techniques have also been incorporated in the financial statements....

The paper "Financial Statements of Ainsworth Game Technology Company" is a perfect example of a case study on finance and accounting.... As the paper outlines, Ainsworth Game Technology is engaged in the designing, development, and overall generation of gaming machines as well as other related equipment and services....

"SWOT Analysis of Bank of America" paper identifies the company's mission, vision, and primary stakeholders, the five forces of competition, and how it impacts the company and creates a SWOT analysis for the company identifying the major strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.... ... ... ...

The paper 'Financial Exploration from the Treasurer of World Access Healthcare' focuses on a financial proposal that will encompass and outline how these proposed steps below will take us from being a national corporation into our corporate goal of being a multi-billion dollar empire.... ... ... ...

The paper "External Factors that Affected NASA Operations" states that NASA formed various units and to ensure that they remain in their objectives and vision, they should coordinate all the departments by monitoring their outcomes at each level so that any delays that might arise are easily noted....

This case study "Zara as One of the Largest Retailers" focuses on Zara producing the most unique fashion designs in the industry.... The success of Zara has been accredited to the use of distinctive business models in the fashion and retailing industry.... ... ... ... Zara has invested in properly laid out marketing strategies through marketing their products, merchandising & advertising the products....

But economists debate as to whether this is actually beneficial to the countrys economy.... Discuss this statement from the experience of China and.... ... ... The paper "Free Market Economy in China and Russia " is a perfect example of a macro & microeconomics case study.... Virtually, there are no areas in which globalization has failed to bring revolutionary changes....

The paper "Project Mapping Programme" states that Project Mapping Programme (PMP) is a software programme that aims to improve on project management through various cost reduction and efficient and effective management statement strategies.... ... ... ... Effective project management is important for the realization of the required results and prevention of risks that could impact the progress negatively....

The author of the paper "Activity-Based Management Improves Processes and Profitability" will calculate the EXACT product costs PER UNIT for valves, pumps, and flow controllers.... The calculation would include a detailed presentation of the predetermined overhead rate used in the calculations.... ...

The paper "Introduction to Business Law" Is a wonderful example of a Law Case Study.... Bill was continually mocked and laughed at by his fellow students because of his weight.... Therefore, 'Massive Freak' advertisement offered Bill a good opportunity to gain weight.... According to the ad, the product guaranteed 20% weight gain as long as it was taken according to the directions....

The paper "The Doctrine of Common Law Forbearance" explains that Williams v Roffey is a significant decision, which brings a low threshold to the requirement of consideration in the relation to contract modification.... This is especially true taking into account the commercial realities.... ... ...

In the current paper "Talent Management under Threat in Uncertain Times", Unocal is dealing with the problem of controversies surrounding some of its major activities that have to do with issues of human rights, environmental protection, drugs, and pipeline security.... ... ... ... The need for major corporations to deal with controversies has been a phenomenon that has existed for a long time....

The author of the paper "Supply Chain Management of Barilla SpA" will begin with the statement that JITD was created to address 'the growing burden(s) that demand fluctuations imposed on the company's manufacturing and distribution system' (p.... 91).... .... ... ... We can conclude from the case details that the so-called 'burden' was characterized by unpredictability in pasta production and delivery schedules that eventually ate into the profit margins of manufacturers and retailers (p....

This case study "Starbucks: Marketing and Performance Analysis" analyzes the marketing activities and performance of Starbucks.... This paper outlines SWOT analysis, market, products, competitors, branding, positioning, strategis choices, and Ansoff's Matrix.... ... ... ... It opened its very first outlet in Market Place, Seattle's Pike....

"Analysis of Child and Family Case" paper examines the application of the case study to the Evans family and the positive and negative effects of the legislation on the Evans family.... Then, the paper describes the implications of the legislation on human rights.... ... ... ... Family Law Act 1996, section 42 which provides for a re non-molestation order....

The author of the "Marketing International Business: Slovakia" paper states that in order for the company to succeed in Slovakia, it has to ensure that it incorporates the local culture in its operations and develops a positive relationship with the suppliers.... ... ... ... The success of the product in the market depends heavily on the relationship between the company and the supplier....

The paper "Implementation Planning for DaimlerChrysler" states that folks within the organization might still be hanging on to the previous information system and would be reluctant to move forward.... Therefore convicting them to accept the new system is a difficult task for the project management team....

The case study "The Pathological Pursuit of Profit and Power" states that traditional economics put consumers at the forefront of modern society and all economic activity surrounds around consumers.... The traditional view, therefore, holds that the consumers have wanted to be met by the businesses....

The paper "Ethics and Performance Measures" focuses on unethical behavior as a result of wrong performance measures.... The author of the paper discusses the company's avoidance of unethical behaviors and appropriate performance measures tied to compensation.... ... ... ... Ethics and performance measures are important because they dictate the direction in which the company takes....

The paper "The Management of AirTex Aviation Company" highlights that company has been acquired at a very critical stage when it was going towards bankruptcy, yet the new management has proved that with enough determination, will and integrity in any business makes it successful.... ... ... ... The company's cash and marketable securities balance has increased by 11 times during the year, showing that the new management has been successful in making collections to the receivables and converting into cash....

The paper "Critical Issue of Homelessness" discusses that two individuals possessing the same traits in one aspect may totally differ in another.... The study goes into ethnicity, education, age, social background, habits, health status, disease, disabilities, sickness, and so forth.... ... ... ... Any concept that benefits societies and provides individuals with information and facilities that enhance the quality of life must be allowed to filter down to the last household in undiluted form....

Further to our telephonic conversation I reviewed the accounting statements of Karate King you mailed me.... I have attached the Income Statement and the Balance Sheet of the Club as per the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).... .... ... ... Further to our telephonic conversation I reviewed the accounting statements of Karate King you mailed me....

This paper "What NL&C Needs to Include in a Comprehensive Management Training Program" focuses on the fact that the HRM function includes a variety of activities such as determining staffing needs, hiring of employees to fill the needs of the company, recruiting, and training the best employees.... ...

There are many sources of harmful chemicals that continue to penetrate the environment and cause untold suffering to its inhabitants.... The farming inputs that we use to produce crops have been found to contain some of the most dangerous chemicals.... The vehicles we use while going around our daily activities also causes harm to mankind by releasing harmful and poisonous gases into the environment....

Statutory Rape laws have undergone drastic amendments among all states of USA in order to protect the minor victim.... Almost all states have raised by legislation the age of consent and provided new penalties for the older culprit.... Likewise, the HIPAA has furnished regulations for the possible access to medical records....

This case study "Sexual Harassment and Organizational Behavior" focuses on sexual harassment and organizational behavior that go hand in hand in determining the social, cultural and financial success in an organization.... It is particularly a common form of harassment that results in negative physical or emotional effects....

The author states that his/her main objective was to make Excel the largest print media house in the city having largest shareholding in the market, increase the circulation of the newspapers and collaboration with the multinational corporations for ads and sponsorships.... ... ... ... The commitment must be from both the sides-owner and the employees, and then only an organization can flourish as in the case of mine....

The main research questions are: What are the dominant business and economic characteristics of the global beer industry?... What are the key success factors for firms in the global beer industry?... What does a strategic group map of the global beer industry look like?... ... ... ... To start with, the global beer industry has high startup costs, and where organic growth is limited, that is why during the past several years, mergers and consolidations have been made, which has resulted in just a number of top producers among the world, both because of high capital requirements for a player's operations, and economies of scale is vital in order to remain profitable....

This case study "Emirates Airlines" focuses on a national airline of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.... Emirates Airlines is the largest airline in the Middle East in terms of revenue, fleet size and passengers carried.... .... ... ... The airline is owned by the government of Dubai directly under the investment corporation of Dubai, cargo activities are undertaken by Emirates sky cargo division....

Initially the management has to offer the hand in the handshake.... Some initiatives that could be taken by the management are: ... ... .... To build an environment of openness and transparency,.... ... ... Team problems could be put up as a challenge to the team and the best solution could get a reward....

Being a brokerage firm registered under the Securities Exchange Act, Whitlow and Company is required to undergo an annual audit.... Their 2009 audit.... ... ... cated no problem, but despite some competence on the part of the auditing company, Mitchell & Moss, a failure to comply with GAAS led Mitchell & Moss audit to be deficient....

This case study is based not on supporting slave labor, but the improvement of working conditions in 'sweatshops' for them to be accepted in society.... The author in an attempt to have a clear understanding of this theme it is important to put into perspective various quandaries.... .... ... ... It is justified to argue that, doing away with 'sweatshops' is as difficult as accepting them in society....

The author of the present study "Physical Security Designing in the Bank of Kentucky" outlines that the Bank of Kentucky is a fast growing commercial bank in the region.... The bank has always worked to meet its targets with the recent target of 100000 customer deposits attained.... ... ... ... The Bank of Kentucky is proud of its exceptional services to its customers....

Thee paper "Entry Plan of Wal-Mart in Australia" discusses that the country is continuously growing and developing.... Such a market will boost the market reputation and performance of Wal-Mart.... The various sections of the paper have evaluated benefits and risks.... ... ... ... The company may even access fund locally as in Australia, the government openly support foreign investment and the United States is one of its major trading partners....

"The Marketing and Communications Strategy of a British Airways" paper focuses on an advertisement and the public relations strategy of the company.... The social media marketing strategy of the company has been discussing as social media has emerged as a potent marketing and communications platform....

The author of this paper presents the business overview of Wal-Mart de Mexico.... Wal-Mart entered a joint venture with Cifra in 1991 following the launching of Sam's club in Mexico City which became the first market of Wal-Mart's international division.... ... ... ... In 2006, Walmex/ Wal-Mart de Mexico acquired a license to run and manage a bank within the country by the ministry of finance....

This work called "Financial Relief" describes the problems emerging between Megan and Hugh.... The author outlines the ages of Megan and Hugh and the duration of their marriage, contributions made by Megan through her income, looking after their home, and children, Meghan's financial needs and capabilities, the standard of living....

The paper describes the origin and business concepts of Timbuc2.... In 1986 Kevin Bacon stared as Jack Casey, in the movie, 'Quicksilver'.... Jack had dropped out of the corporate world and became a bike messenger.... They used 'messenger bags', usually constructed of durable canvas and rugged waterproof construction....

The paper "Statistical Methods in Math" highlights that the critical value at 5% level of significance is 1.... 9.... Hence the null hypothesis that there no break-in AR(1) model at 1984-1985 cannot be rejected.... A single model may be used to model the whole data from 1974 to 2009.... ... ... ... The second-order autoregressive model above indicates that the quarterly GDP growth rate has a significant dependence on that of the previous two quarters....

This essay analyzes Strategic Performance Management, that involves the implementation of the strategy.... It focuses on going the implementation to produce value by delivering the desired results.... The management of talent enhances shareholder value if compared to any other organizational activities....

This paper tells that organizations enhance success using a combination of strategies and talent development programs.... According to Goldsmith & Carter (2010), talent development programs boost profitability making them preferable within banks.... The managers use the strategy during the planning process....

This paper "Quadrant under Which MDCM Falls in Accenture IT Governance Model" focuses on MDCM Inc.... considered as one of the largest and oldest contract producers of medical devices, which was founded in 1972.... The company was the US-based and operated with nineteen subsidiaries.... .... ... ...

The company made wrong decisions that led to its collapse in 2007.... Key among the decisions was the restatement of the companys financial results.... New Century Financial Corporations management.... ... ... New Century Financial Corporation also made the decision to terminate the acceptance of mortgage loan applications....

The paper 'The Main Idea of Negotiation' seeks to evaluate a process through which an agreement or a compromise is attained while at the same time an argument is avoided.... The biopharma- sleek negotiation involves a disagreement on the matter of selling the Seltek pharmaceutical company to Biopharm....

Merck & Co.... Inc.... Merck Sharp and Dohme International (MSDI) is considering replacing its semiautomatic inspection equipment with a new automatic photo electric sensing inspection equipment which functions electronically to measure the number and size of the particles in the.... ... ... The proposed equipment is efficient in materials and labor costs, it would eliminate human variability that caused ampules spoilage and had a capacity of 6 million, 25% more than MSDI had anticipated in 1988....

The purpose of the paper "Pressure Vessel Manufacturer: Oceanic Inc" is to examine the aspects of the particular Pressure Vessel Manufacturer organization.... Specifically, an author will pay attention to the process of choosing suppliers for companies working in such sphere.... ... ... ... Oceanic Inc....

The report is aimed outlining key aspect in management strategy that can be improved to ensure a healthy competition with other.... ... ... Following the passing of Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act of two thousand and ten, every constituent of the industry i.... .... the players, industry economics, regulation, firm structures the industry experiences a continuously dynamic structure marked by an era of The industry is characterized by uncertainties in the regulatory atmosphere, digital transformation, continued scientific transformation and influenced by the global economic changes from depression to a recovering economy....

The author of this paper under the title "Winneke and Cardinia Reservoirs in Providing Water for the Society in Melbourne" will discuss two water reservoirs; Winneke and Cardinia and the role they play in providing water for the society in Melbourne.... ... ... ... Water is the basis of life and no society can survive without it....

This case study "The Culture and Social Structure of an Organization" discusses material and non-material culture.... The material culture includes the design and the symbols available in the church such as church facilities, offices, and the church mission statement and logo as well.... ... ... ...