Essays on Visual Arts and Film Studies

The paper "Grand Hotels - Key Items to Negotiate" discusses that a major instrument required is personal handy phones or PHPs through which the hotel staff members are constantly connected.... Grand purchases its PHPs from its regular supplier Four Star.... ... ... ... It is important to state that Grand Hotels is facing an acute crisis situation....

The paper "ACME Mexico City Information Systems Management Plan" states that after the ISM plan is implemented in ACME Mexico City, the different major stakeholders of the store will have the knowledge about various processes in the different departments of the store, which together make up AMC.... ....

The study "SWOT Analysis for FedEx Corporation" presents various types of strategies, communications plan, and recommendation for improvement of corporate governance mechanisms the firm may use to maximize its competitiveness and profitability based on the impact of five major market forces.... ... ...

The author of the paper "Ways of Reduction in Childhood Obesity" will begin with the statement that one of the most prominent issues that affect the current generation is with regards to the high levels of obesity that are evidenced within adolescents and children of the current time.... ... ... ...

The paper dwells upon the Chiquita Brands International.... It explains that bananas are not the only serious business but a representation of the collection of social, economic, political, environmental and legal hassles.... The company has been operating in the fruit industry for over hundred years....

The paper "Information System Development Life Cycle: Case of Apple" tells that Apple was incorporated in April 1976 by three co-founders namely Steve Wozniak, Steve Jobs, and Ronald G Wayne.... The company was established in a competitive computer market previously dominated by Atari, Commodore, IBM, and HP....

The author presents a small business that can effectively compete with its larger contemporaries by engaging in target marketing.... When asked who their target customers are, the new employees answer by stating that the target is everyone who has an interest in the products.... ... ... ... Many of the new employees in the marketing department have no idea how target marketing works and what it entails....

This study analyzes the effectiveness of HR development practices implemented at Tesco UK.... The essay outlines a list of programs aimed to increase participation in learning and training providing Tesco's employees with greater opportunities to improve their skills and qualification.... ... ... ...

The study "Self-Assessment Issues" presents an analysis of the author's assessment using self-assessment inventories.... The author's score for Tolerance for Ambiguity is 41, which is lower than the average range of 44-48 - this means that s/he has a higher-than-average tolerance to stimuli or situations....

Billabong International is the largest surfwear and snowboard retailer.... Even though in the first half of 2008, growth was less than expected, investors are confident that billabong International remains a good investment and shares of Billabong International went up by five percent.... ... ... ...

This case study "Website Design Considerations" analyzes the complexity of marketing toys on the Internet.... The test of 3 websites etoys.... om, toysrus.... om, and fatbraintoys.... om showed some important differences in usability across age groups.... These sites were selected by their prominence on the major search engines....

The paper "Assessing Problems Experienced by Chacha Hotel Group" states that in relation to the case of Chacha, a range of problems has been witnessed that are faced by the hotel chain, principally due to the lack or ineffective use of information technology.... .... ... ... In order to empower the marketing and promotional activities of the organisation, the development of a well-build organisational website along with the integration of different social media channels would facilitate an increase in the performance of Chacha to gain more customers as compared to the other marketers....

The purpose of this study is to bring to light the current recession world is facing at this juncture.... The study will also mention how the crisis started, how it got spread to all the economies and what was is role and responsibility of a Fed in dealing with such a crisis.... ... ... ... The study also suggests ways to improve the situation....

This study "Using Strategic Models for Metro Newspaper" discusses the strategic positioning and choice for the strategy for the Metro Newspaper case study.... This will be done using the strategic model for analysis that includes: SWOT and PEST, Scenario Planning, Bowman's Strategy Clock.... ... ...

This case study "Decisions Shaping the Evolution of the International Political Economy" describes arguments about the globalization of economic relations that have become commonplace, part of the everyday diet of social science and public affairs alike.... ... ... Few global economic ideologies or phenomenon have instigated as much controversy as has globalization....

The paper "Impact of London Olympics 2012 on Management of Human Resources in the Hotels Industry" states that the Olympics 2012 could infuse interest in the people; perhaps the hospitality industry could gain by attracting, training and developing the youth at this time.... ... ... ... Generally speaking, Seoul and Barcelona had low-profile tourism industries at the time of the games and did benefit from growth in the hospitality sector post-Olympics (Keiron Ritchard)....

The author of this case study entitled "Accounting the Basis For Business Decision Making" focuses on two distinct types of cost accounting systems: a job order cost system and a process cost system.... Admittedly, both systems produce the same end results.... ... ... ... Under a job order cost system, the company manufactures the product as per the exact specifications and requirements of individual customers....

The purpose of this study is to analyze the principles of marketing to sell the products successfully.... The author describes the usefulness of the product life cycle model, the ability to compete and the nature of competition in the retailing of the different industries.... .... ... ... The goal of a marketer is to produce products matching the needs and wants of the targeted market segments with the eventual objective of making profits....

According to the current paper, the business environment Boots Group operates in can be characterized as very dynamic, with increasingly demanding customers and intensifying competitive pressure.... In recent years they have diversified their business to a high level.... ... ... ... In the 21st century Boots has faced increased competition from the main UK supermarkets, and it has struggled to grow....

The case study "Managing the Training Function or Human Resource Development " points out that In a world where technology is cheap and nearly every company can have access to the same development and organizational tools as the competition, the value of human resources becomes extremely important....

The aim of this study is to analyze American company Texas Instruments and their new implement strategy.... The author assesses the current state of the company, the value of new strategy, the importance of this method and the possible advantages and disadvantages.... ... ... ... Texas Instruments claim to have aligned their IS strategy with its business goals; discuss how well they have achieved this aim....

The first step that is required to survive and grow in a fast food industry is expansion through franchising.... The high cost of opening new stores and the need to expand rapidly to take the control over the territory is the reason behind a company's option of choosing a franchise for the expansion....

This paper focuses on an exceptional leader Lee Cockerell was formerly the executive vice president of operations of Walt Disney World Resort between 1994 and 2006.... From his humble beginnings, he was able to make it to the top through training and constant struggle.... ... ... ... Disney World is located in Lake Buena Vista in Florida southwest of Orlando in the United States....

The paper "Importance of Process Recording in Nursing" discusses that conversation was an interesting experience in trying to keep a focused conversation while maintaining objectivity about the experience.... In reflecting on my own behaviors, I inserted too much of my own beliefs into the topic....

The paper "The Importance of Identity in Nowadays" highlights that identity is impression management where every individual's performance is not authentic but is like a rehearsed theatrical performance.... It is formed in relation to others through negotiations.... ... ... ... The work ethics requires one to delay gratification for a future benefit and commitment to work....

The paper "Impact of the Oxford Movement on Religious Life in England" observes the major impact of the movement was the creation of Anglo-Catholicism which was a go-between the Anglican Church and the Catholic Church.... The movement also affected the way the Anglican Church conducted its worship and also the way it went about its activities....

This paper "Enviro Golf Tees" leads us into an integrated view of the company, helps us identify the target clients, outline the market segment, shape pricing strategy and define the competitive conditions.... With these conditions, the business is ensured of a consistent and harmonized operation....

The paper "Strategic, Organizational Iѕѕueѕ That Led to the Decline of WorldCom" highlights that in 1983, WorldCom waѕ launched under the name LDDЅ - Long Diѕtance Diѕcount Ѕervice by Miѕѕiѕѕippi buѕineѕѕmen Murray Waldron and William Rector.... Itѕ buѕineѕѕ waѕ to reѕell long diѕtance phone ѕervice....

This work called "iPhone Marketing and Strategy" describes strategies, their benefits for the company.... The author takes into account a sort of viral marketing phenomenon, the peculiarities of the launch of the new iPhone, successful revenues for Apple.... .... ... ... The company used a demo strategy online which showed users what they could expect with the new iPhone, which created a sort of viral marketing phenomenon where word of the new iPhone was spread across the Internet....

"Accounting and Ratio Analysis of Marks & Spencer Company" paper analyzes the role of accounting within the organization and discusses the ratio analysis.... It then presents a ratio analyzes of Marks & Spencer Company and finally concludes whether an investment in M&S is a profitable one or not....

This paper "Lifeline Services' Proven Capability to Offer Immediate Solutions to Mental Health Problems" analyzes the anonymity policy of the Lifeline service in Australia and how the Anonymity policy of the organization has ensured a higher level of privacy and confidentiality to all its clients....

This paper "Factors that Triggered the Collapse of the Communist States in Eastern Europe" discusses the arguments and key factors suggested by different authors that have triggered the collapse of communist states in Eastern Europe back in 1989.... These factors will be compared and contrast.... ...

The paper 'The Course of the Evaluation' concerns the evaluation based on analyzing vector data with the ArcView GIS.... During the course of the evaluation, the two best possible locations for a particular kind of business center within the defined study area in south-east London will be identified....

"Health Care Financial Management: New York Downtown Hospital" paper argues thta the Hospital may not experience a financial meltdown if it stays in its original discipline rather than continuous expansion of non-health care programs because it reduces the resources available for delivering services....

This paper "Employment Law Issues" discusses the fundamental roles that implied terms and collective agreements play in the structure of the employment contracts.... Understanding the legal implications of the contract of employment has become highly important in regulating employer-employee relations....

This paper "Controversies Surrounding Constructive Trusts" sheds some light on constructive trusts that can be grouped in the category of implied trusts, as they are established by the effect of a court ruling or the law, pertaining to any transfer of assets.... ... ... ... The constructive trust can be established if it is found that any person has obtained the property, after committing the murder of the genuine property owner....

This case study "The Relative Merits of the Capital Asset Pricing Model" critically analyzes the relative merits of the capital asset pricing model (CAPM) and empirical approaches to asset pricing (such as the Fama and French model).... ... ... ... It is important to have in mind that the findings of CAPM are valuable only under standardized market conditions – where the distance between the ideal market and the current market is not too long; otherwise, i....

The paper "TATA Strategic Management and Business Policy" briefly analyses TATA group and its business strategies in dealing with its competitive environment and its success.... Innovative business strategies are important for all the business organizations to succeed in the market.... ... ... ... Conventional business methods cannot guarantee success in the current rapidly changing business world....

The paper "Pathogenesis of Formation of Neuropathic Ulcers" describes that increased foot pressure is a recognized cause of formation of diabetic foot ulcers(Veves, Murray & Young, 1992) In the case of our patient who is retired, however, this is not valid consideration.... ... ... ... At the time of presentation, the patient was immediately referred to a podiatrist for the removal of the callus....

The paper "Current Models of Business Operations - Wal-Mart, Pitney Bowes" highlights that Wal-Mart has been able to streamline their business by having strong control over their supply chain, by negotiating favorable contracts with their suppliers and having a logistics network that is modern.... ...

This case study "Golden Agri-Resources Ltd" analyzes Golden Agri-Resources Ltd company, its strengths and weaknesses, financial performance and gives recommendations.... ... ... ... Golden Agri-Resources Ltd (GAR) ranks second among the world's oil palm plantations.... The primary activities of the company include harvesting and cultivating oil palm trees, processing the bunch of fresh fruit to make palm kernel oil and crude palm oil CPO), refining of CPO into products like margarine, cooking oil and shortening....

This paper "International Transport System in Maritime" discusses how the demand for transport has been affected by the globalization of services and manufacturing.... It mainly highlights the increase in demand for transport as industries continue to become globalized.... ... ... ... Manufacturers are exploring markets outside political boundaries with the assistance of regional markets and international organizations thereby increasing the demand for transport....

The paper "Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management of Morris Fund" highlights that with revival in the economy, the competition will grow between different financial institutions, so at that time customers will prefer to have high returns with moderate associated risk.... .... ... ... It seems that Morris Capital need to trade-off between the risk associated with different investment options and the rate of return offered by them....

The case study "Business Management and Analysis of the Burberry Group" points out that According to information obtained from Burberry's official website, the Company was established in 1856 and its commitment to quality and innovation in fabric and outwear design earned it a loyal following.... ....

The paper "Why Pete Should Not Get Punished under Court of Law " highlights that some legal issues relating to the business contract law are very much involved here, hence, Pete is strongly suggested to deal this case intelligently by making his legal ground logically.... .... ... ... In general, Pete may explore the possibility of solving this issue by entering in to direct negotiation with Medium Ltd (in case of the court case is filed by Medium Ltd....

This paper is about the prospective of EasyJet's strategy.... EasyJet falls under the category of global companies.... As discussed it is spread across a number of different countries.... The strategies used by the company is more global and as the values of the company and the mission suggest, the main strategy used by the company is to provide the customers with better flight travel at lower costs with minimal extra benefits....

This paper under the following headline 'Management Consultancy - Consulting Process of Cockman" focuses on the fact that the business firms and the corporate houses across the world are facing the difficult challenge to match up with the continuously changing environment of today.... .... ... ... Since the business houses are getting less time to cope up with the changing demands, it has been found that they lose out even on their core competencies....

This paper "Capital Structure Policy for BARWA Real Estate Company" focuses on the fact that a company finances its activities from various sources like debt and equity.... Capital structure is the combination of the various sources of financing that the company employs in its operations.... .... ...

This paper "Rehabilitation Following a MCA Stroke" discusses the rehabilitation of a patient with left MCA stroke from a physiotherapist's perspective.... An understanding of the specific neurologic deficits following MCA stroke helps physiotherapists set target goals towards the rehabilitation.... ...

The purpose of this feasibility study is to look at the possible methods of opening a new base for the company within the shortest time possible and within the limited budget.... The study also intends to find out the possible obstacles which might prevent the project to be completed.... ... ... ...