Essays on Visual Arts and Film Studies

studies have shown that the inception of the Hilton group of hotels was done in the year 1919 by the first founder member cum owner called Conrad Hilton (Porter & Kramer, 2007).... studies show that the kind of products services which the companies have put in place can be differentiated into various categories....

he incidents at Africville and its history have been the subject of several documentaries and research studies.... Journal of Canadian studies, 2006.... The paper "Ethnic Displacement of Africville" states that by 2010, public perception of racism in Canada had changed so much that the mayor of Halifax was forced to issue a public apology to the community for the forceful resettlement of Africvilleans during the 1960s....

More studies have indicated that close to 50% of employees in many organizations have admitted that forced ranking has negatively impacted on their morale.... Further studies on the existing relationship between performance and employee turnover indicate that best performers are less likely to quit from the organization compared to the poor performers (McEvoy, 1997)....

Singapore :Institute of Southeast Asian studies. ... :Institute of Southeast Asian studies. ... The paper "ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement" is a perfect example of a macro & microeconomics case study.... ASEAN-Australia New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) is a single-undertaking and comprehensive economic agreement that creates and opens up new opportunities for the 600 million population of ASEAN, Australia and New Zealand....

Its utility of varying management studies and social theories provides a better understanding of prevailing production methods, as well as related socio-economic trends.... Through conduct of time-and-motion studies, firms are able to significantly increase worker productivity levels....

Linköping studies in Science and Technology, dissertation No.... Design studies.... The paper 'Apple Inc - Product and Service Design' is a comprehensive example of a case study on marketing.... Changes and development in the technological world, competitive advantage, market opportunities, economic and demographic alterations are some of the factors that businesses must always consider in the process of engaging in product and service design....

rom studies conducted in India it has been found out that a high percentage of the population is living below the poverty line and with little or no employment.... studies have shown that India is at 19% when it comes to the elements of the internet ecosystem[Val10]....

?Business ethics: Case studies and selected readings: Case studies and selected readings.... The paper 'Ethical Crisis at Coca-Cola Company' is a provoking example of an ethics case study.... The business environment is characterized by the need for a business to operate profitably while adopting practices, which are environmentally sustainable and ethical....

The paper 'Random Sampling Techniques " is a good example of a tourism case study.... The study adopted quantitative research methods, it is a situation where the researcher collects data and analyses done on the collected data using mathematical techniques.... A sample of 70 respondents was randomly selected with the aid of four research assistants....

The paper "Mental Health" is an excellent example of a case study on health sciences and medicine.... MoodGYM programs aim at supporting the mental health of people in society.... As such, its programs are directed at helping people to identify emotions.... ... ... ... The creation of online community forums, where people are able to express themselves, will serve as an effective platform where people will freely express their personal experiences freely....

studies show that coding could be performed manually or through computer qualitative software for analyzing qualitative data. ... The six participants shared characteristics such as having plans for their future, desire to pursue advanced studies, desire to pursue professional certification and desire to move to different schools in the future due to professional or personal reasons (such as starting a family)....

The report focuses on determining the aspect of CC Ltd regarding the operations that consumes energy and recommend the measures to reduce the level of carbon emission.... The discussion revealed the fact that electricity and utilisation of vehicles for the business purpose are.... ... ... The paper 'Managing Performance in Operations - CC Ltd " is a great example of a management case study....

The author of "The Interpretation of Umbrella Clause in Investment Treaties" paper critically analyses the interpretation of the "umbrella clause" in investment treaties, taking into account recent investment treaty practices and arbitration decisions.... .... ... ... The SGS claim was that 'the umbrella clause has the effect of elevating a simple breach of contract claim to a treaty claim under international law'....

"International Trade Law and International Commercial Law: International Shipping Law" paper states that the buyer Karg Animal Foods will not receive the whole quantity of the goods for which it contracted.... The buyer is desirous of claiming compensation for the damage to the goods.... ... ... ...

The paper "Australian Law on Arbitration and International Arbitration Act" states that the number of factors determine whether the owner should elect arbitration of litigation and legal assistance needs to be sought in ultimately coming up with this determination.... ... ... ... Australian law on arbitration is based on international conventions, legislation (both federal and state) and common law....

To save money, GSK decided to create 38 small teams composed of highly competitive chemists and biologists who were assigned to conduct research studies on several diseases (Stovall, 2011).... Case studies in Modern Drug Discovery and Development.... This paper focuses on the business performance of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)....

This paper investigates and evaluates the Schwarz Leadership programme at Moog.... The research described here involved a focus group and some respondents.... This research consists of a mixture of various participants, some of whom had not participated in the questionnaire.... ... ... ... In the course of the research, face-to-face interviewing will be carried out, using the format of a structured interview which will enable the interviewer to ascertain as much information as possible, since the questions were consistent among all the participants ...

On projecting the possible outcomes of the methods that are outlined, this paper will conclusively summarize its work and recommend the ways that are better in dealing with the problem in future and on the studies to be made on the same or related issue in future, ... In endeavor to reduce the problem of teenage pregnancy this study paper will explore the understanding of teenage pregnancy and evaluate the situation on the phenomena of teenage pregnancy in Coleyville community in Jamaica in America which is alarmingly high....

studies also indicate that readers' knowledge in a domain helps in understanding the text better than readers with little or no knowledge in a domain (Sampson, 2003).... Though, these strategies (Simpson, 2000) were assumed to be part of a hidden curriculum, realizing their importance various studies have been carried out since 1960 till today by researchers....

Suffice it to say the model takes over from and supersedes previous studies under the rubric of classic portfolio theory.... he significance of these studies consists in the fact that the risk carried by an investment in common stock is affected by both systematic and unsystematic risks....

The paper 'How Supermarkets in the UK Have Coped with the Recession?... states that before the crisis, the performance of supermarkets in Britain had been significant; on the other hand, people in Britain tend to spend on buying products in supermarkets.... ... ... ... The strategic initiatives of British supermarkets can be evaluated by referring to the similar practices of supermarkets in Spain; research developed by Rubio (2009) across the supermarkets in Spain in regard to their strategic responses to the increased competition; it was revealed that 'the competitive situation that best characterizes this sector is that of the modified efficient structure'....

This paper "The Best HRM Approach in Managing Large Multinational Corporation" focuses on the fact that the HR management approach used in managing large multinational corporations is totally different from those used in managing public sector organizations and family-owned ones.... .... ... ... By critically analyzing the best HRM practice that will help improve business performance and overall employee satisfaction, this study will focus on examining the HRM approach that is applied when managing large corporations....

Several studies have indicated that globalization actually destroys cultural identities of specific nations it pervades.... rom the abovementioned cultural challenges, there were studies that revealed companies addressing them to cope in the global market.... This paper "Culture and Corporate Strategy" focuses on the fact that in the past century, the impact of technological advancement provided the trend for organizations to transcend the challenges posed by the environment....

Review of literature indicates that most of the studies on the safety of delivery by midwife are on low-risk and uncomplicated pregnancies.... Also, some studies like Bastian, Keirse & Lancaster (1998) have revealed that home births carry high death rate due to "underestimation of the risks associated with post-term birth, twin pregnancy and breech presentation, and a lack of response to fetal distress" (Bastian, Keirse & Lancaster, 1998)....

During the previous century, the development of science and technology around the world has been radical.... The paper "Global Trends For The Reform Of Schools" focuses on the examination of the importance of the history of British education for the policies applied currently.... ... ... ... The effects of these factors on British education can be identified on the following part of British educational system: a) the curriculum, b) the theoretical views that have been developed through the decades for the evaluation of British educational plans, c) the skills of teachers and d) the training methods available to teachers....

Based on the results of forest area studies, from 1995 to 2005 one third of the forest cover had been denuded (Butler, 2009).... TED Case studies: Philippine Deforestation.... From the paper "Deforestation in Southeast Asia - the Philippines" it is clear that in general, efforts in saving and improving the forest ecosystems in the Philippines are continuously being undertaken in the country....

This will be achieved by conducting qualitative case series and cross-sectional studies which will help to determine the effects of this paradigm.... This will be achieved by conducting qualitative case series and cross-sectional studies which will help to determine the effects of this paradigm.... The survey will also involve experimental studies to ensure that study groups which will receive the proposed intervention and exposure are carefully monitored under the selected control conditions (Goodman, Yellowitz, & Horowitz, 1995). ...

nother feminist legal approach is cultural feminism, which is linked to the work of Carol Gilligan, a Harvard University psychologist, who contended that women approaches moral and legal dilemmas from men contrary to the findings of child psychologists who had approached their studies from a masculine perspective.... arlow A, ‘Cohabitation Law Reform – Messages from Research' (Feminist Legal studies Vol 14(2), 167-180 2006). ...

Unilever used this mode of testing until 2003, after which the effectiveness of this test came under scanner by various research studies (Katzenholtz, Young and Kerr, 2004).... om/what-we-do/case-studies/?... In the following paper 'Advertising Theory Employed by Unilever' the author analyzes advertising as a medium to explain the benefits of Unilever's products....

It is worth mentioning that like most other crimes, fraud has evolving characteristics thus the need to continue conducting studies to revel any revolving tends.... This paper "Relative Significance of Internal Controls in Preventing Accounting Fraud" discusses that virtually all organizations are vulnerable to fraud....

MS level 4 studies have found this method of dealing with crimes to be more effective.... Health studies: an introduction.... The author of the paper "Environmental Scanning and Its Application in Community Safety Partnerships" will begin with the statement that in today's world, rapid changes take place that has adverse effects on individuals in various ways....

The other group refers to cadastral maps derived from isolated cadastral studies designed for the purpose of supporting land markets and land registration systems.... his paper provides a review of the current Land Administration Systems and methods, a discussion of problems and interoperability on the national platform, and an application of proposed indicators to the case studies in Australia and Denmark. ... The other group refers to cadastral maps derived from isolated cadastral studies designed fro the purpose of supporting land markets and land registration systems....

Another factor that has shaped my perception towards old age is knowledge about the process that I have gained in the course of my studies.... 14) points out that several studies that have been conducted on the elderly members of the society indicate that the majority tend to experience depression over an extended period of time following the death of their beloved ones....

The author of the paper "Cognitive Strategy Instruction That Improves Children's Academic Performance" states that most studies have confirmed that good teaching processes are facilitated by the use of effective teaching materials, pedagogical techniques, and proven teaching programs.... ost studies have confirmed that good teaching processes are facilitated by the use of effective teaching materials, pedagogical techniques and proven teaching programs.... The table below shows a summary of variables that were studies during the research. ...

Various clinical studies define abnormal protenuria as at least 1+ on dipstick on 2 occasions 6 or more hours apart.... According to medical studies, usage of alcohol by expectant mothers can cause fetal alcohol syndrome whereas taking of alcohol in the second or third trimester could cause IUGR....

David Edgar, the Institute of brewing studies boasts about their long journey to success outlining that they have been able to create a good positive image to the public.... Journal of Personality and enviromental studies, 66, 1034-1048.... The paper "New Belgium Brewing Company Growth" states that the company is able to gain more local customers by ensuring that they maximally satisfy their needs....

comparative case studies in the form of semi-structured interviews will be conducted, this study will use an embedded multiple case design (Yin, 2003).... ualitative studies build theories from the research by identifying patterns and broad relationships in the rich, descriptive data (Pidgeon and Henwood, 2004)....

(London, 2003) A great number of studies are done to identify the determinants of low morale and absenteeism.... studies on negative effects of high pay were instigated at a time when many employees were apprehensive of science and technology, particularly as they applied to human behavior....

The paper "The Sports Tourism Sector" highlights that the Australian Open has a major contribution to the country's economic growth.... Several leading global players take part in this championship.... It motivates tennis lovers from several global areas to visit Australia.... ... ... ... The association needs to create awareness about the sporting event in the mind of global customers....

Language, Discourse and Participation: studies in Donor-driven Development in Tanzania.... Advanced Residential Applications and Case studies.... As the competitors are also offering the same products, CanGo in some way managed to maintain its success by offering its products at affordable price....

umas C & Sankowsky D 1998, “Understanding the charismatic leader-follower relationship: Promises and perils;” Journal of Leadership studies, Vol.... telter, N 2002, Gender differences in leadership: Current social issues and future organizational implications”, Journal of Leadership studies, Vol....

With such a huge project with expected numerous returns, but also increased risks, the UK and the US governments should have funded independent feasibility studies.... Further the governments are blamed for failure to conduct independent studies as well as regular inspection programs of the project in respect to their security powers....

?? Europe Asia studies, 51 (4) 1999: 557-609.... ?? The Carl Beck Papers in Russian and East European studies, (1506).... This paper ''The Soviet Union Famine of 1932'' provides a comprehensive and integrated discussion of the series of events and how man-made affairs took a center stage for selfish gains in politics, to undermine the survival and lives of those who posed threats to the communist regime....

uigi, D & Simona, V 2008, "The Global Strategy of Global Brands," studies in Business and Economics, pp.... "Marketing to the generations," Journal of Behavioral studies in Business, viewed 8 Mar 2017, ... The paper "International Marketing Challenge at Hilton Hotels and Recommended Solutions" is a delightful example of a case study on marketing....

arious studies have evaluated the effect of increases prices of sugared beverages on consumption.... Other studies have also revealed that the higher prices may lead to a consideration weight reduction in the population. ... The paper "Policy Related to New Mothers Living in a Women's Crisis Centre" appraises social determinants of health, identifies a health policy in the US, and needs assessments....

Again, Schwandt says that social science studies serve as a basis for improvement.... 238)” as some empirical studies into sub-Saharan African countries have shown.... The paper "Plan for Monitoring and Evaluation of Poverty Alleviation Program in Northern Uganda " is a perfect example of a case study on sociology....

Opportunities and Challenges in Asias Apparel and Textile Sector | Case studies | Apparel Magazine.... om/case- studies/Opportunities-and-Challenges-in-Asia-s-Apparel-and-Textile-Sector91123 [Accessed 12 Nov.... The paper "Chanel's Position Strategy" is an outstanding example of a marketing case study....

"In 1970, seven years after the March on Washington, there were 1,469 black elected officials in the United States, according to the Joint Center for Political and Economic studies, which studies black-oriented issues.... From the paper "The March That Started a Movement" it is clear that the successful boycott of municipal bus lines, in Montgomery, Alabama, led by Martin Luther King Jr....

I am a little above average in my studies. ... think Michael is all right in his studies and has a good rapport with the teachers in his school. ... The paper "Interview with an Adolescent" discusses that Michael's story made the author realize how different parents, dealt differently with their children....

Past studies clearly reveal that a stipulated coaching program for healthy physical activity have certainly resulted in improved perceived health status and muscle strength, but the mechanisms are still vague , as self-reported physical activity at healthy level had no remarkable changes as such (Brodin N, Eurenius E, Jensen I, Nisell R, Opava CH, 2008).... studies have revealed that early intervention through medication and the use of drug combinations instead of one medication alone can result in large benefits thereby reducing or preventing joint damage....