Essays on Visual Arts and Film Studies

After conducting studies in which Unilever examined the impact of narrowly defined beauty as seen by women on fashion magazines, advertisements and billboards, Unilever found that only two percent of women describe them as beautiful (Traister, 2008) which served as the basis for this campaign....

Born in Lawrence, MA in 1905, Todd was a schoolteacher and model before beginning her career in film.... Just like any other city in the states,Los Angeles has been a popular place in the negative sense for all kinds of atrocities.... t is nothing new for us to see it in such a sense for every time in the media we hear of incidents that shake our body and mind....

The paper 'HIH Insurance Limited - Strengths and Weaknesses of Financial Analysis' is an affecting example of a finance & accounting case study.... This particular article seeks to address issues related to financial statement analysis which are considered very critical to the company's performance....

The paper "Consumer Protection Laws in Australia" is a great example of a law case study.... Consumer protection refers to a group of organisations and laws which are designed to ensure that the rights of the consumers are adhered to as well as fair trade, accurate information and competition are preserved in the marketplace (Corones, p....

he earliest studies of olfaction began with the work of Valentin in 1848 and were developed further by Toulouse and Vaschide, and Zwaardemaker in the late 1800s and by Proetz in the early part of the 20th century (1).... hese early studies of olfactory anatomy and physiology incorporated tests to measure both qualitatively and quantitatively the sensory parameters of olfaction.... In these types of psychometric studies, it is essential to establish parameters of reliability in order to assess the validity of data measurements. ...

cWilliams, A, Siegel, D & Wright, P 2006, Corporate social responsibility: Strategic implications, Journal of Management studies, 43 (1), 1–18. ... Generally, the paper 'Investigation of Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority on the Use of Drugs by the Cronulla Sutherland Sharks" is an outstanding example of a sports and recreation case study....

This case study "Why States Decide to Go to War" presents the concept of war that has been predominant among humankind for centuries and has been used to settle disputes, resolve feuds and safeguard a country's honor and sovereignty.... ... ... ... As states decide to go into wars, they conduct themselves in certain ways, and more often than not, these behaviors characterize their foreign policies....

Journal of African Cultural studies 20.... Feminist studies 24.... Frontiers: A Journal of Women studies 34.... For instance, one of common opposition responses were forwarded on a film that critiqued the change arguing that women fashion change was misguided.... "Change your clothes and you change your sex" was a common phrase during the era, which was indicated in a film critique presented by Anne Kuhn's dictum (Doan 665)....

1.... Sun Microsystems follows differentiated strategy which helps the company to achieve a stable position and promote its brand image.... The business model followed by Sun Microsystems implies that the management of new market situations applies the solution of new problems on a continuous basis....

The author makes a website for the pizza restaurant.... The author uses Dreamweaver because Dreamweaver can help him/her to create PHP coding.... The author states that he/she doesn't need to create all the coding, and also PHP is a freeware.... So the author can collect a lot of coding from the internet....

Some of the content marketing strategies are, eNewspaper, case studies and articles found on a business's website.... he case studies used in this article are of both international and local business which have found success through social media platforms.... How Social Media Drives New Business: Six Case studies.... om/2010/07/17/how-social-media-drives-new-business-six-case-studies/ [Accessed 3 Feb.... Supply Chain Management Practices at Nokia Corporation - Operations Case studies - Case Study, Case studies|Case studies|Operations|Case Study|Case studies....

Performing such a research analysis reveals different components of website quality like design, intuitiveness, visual appearance, innovativeness, flow, integrated communications, business process relationship etc.... This paper ''Evaluation of Website'' tells that The website argos is owned by a company Argos which is a part of retail giant Home Retail Group....

The paper "Marks and Spencer's Group Structure and Financial Performance" states that corporate restructuring is one of the most important strategies used by firms to transform their productivity.... Restructuring is achieved through services that are focused on addressing a firm's operational challenges....

Sport Governance: International Case studies, 260. ... The paper 'Responding to Allegations of Corruption in the IAAF and FIFA' is a provoking example of a sports & recreation case study.... Corruption is the impairment of integrity, virtue, or moral principle.... It is generally understood as the abuse of power by public officials for their own personal gains....

The author of the present case study "The Chicken Coop Marketing Plan" mentions that one of the first steps in developing a marketing plan is the identification of the research problem.... This research problem incorporates a series of questions that need to be appropriately addressed.... ... ... ...

n/arts/2009-11/21/content_18929691.... n/arts/2009-11/26/content_18960857.... The paper 'The Negotiation between Google and Chinese Writers' presents commercial negotiation which plays a very important role in today's business world.... There are various conflicts between businesses/organizations in today's highly competitive world....

The case study "Global Strategic Marketing of H&M" describes H&M marketing strategies.... This paper outlines H&M's generic business-level strategy, H&M Global strategy, H&M level of product adaptation- packaging, pricing, promotion, and ways of distribution.... ... ... ... The case study "Global Strategic Marketing of H&M" describes H&M marketing strategies....

"The Expansion Strategy of Sportsgirl in South Africa" paper analyzes the external environment of South Africa and also studies their internal strengths and weaknesses.... ?? London University School of Oriental and African studies.... Sportsgirl is a clothing shop where fashion and color are the main two ingredients that can be seen as common in all its products....

Symbols – This includes the visual representations and emblems of the organization, and the modes of dressing.... Routines, symbols and organizational structures entail daily behaviour or actions of people, visual representation in terms of logos and structure of the organisational chart respectively....

The paper 'Accenture and Zappos - Strategy for Maximizing Employee Job Satisfaction' is an earnest example of human resources case study.... Accenture is a consultancy firm which is based in Atlanta and it deals with information technology systems.... The company has a large number of employees with more than 60,000 employees given jobs in this company straight out of college....

The paper 'Marketing Strategy for the Bravo Dog Food Company" is a fascinating example of a case study on marketing.... China's economic recuperation has resulted in the robust value and growth of the pet industry among others.... The trend of pet humanization has increased thus positively enhancing the demand for pet products....

"Permanent Establishment: Double Taxation Convention" paper examines the case of Mr.... Beckham, an employee of Gullit BV.... The related group company, Houllier Sarl in France has asked Gullit BV for assistance in the sale of machinery to Houllier's prospect in 'your country'.... .... ... ... Gullit BV has the power of attorney to negotiate with Houllier's prospect in order to conclude the contract....

This paper "Significance of E-Commerce Business in the Market Place" would be centered on analyzing various operations of Zappos Company.... Zappos was established in 1999 and belongs to the retail industry.... It is an online platform that sells clothes and shoes.... .... ... ... Zappos is located in Las Vegas, Nevada....

The paper "Value of Information to the Shareholder" is a perfect example of a case study on finance and accounting.... Deciding to invest in a company's shares should be guided by the financial objectives and performance.... As a shareholder in the Qatar Islamic Bank, it is important to consider the source of information pertaining to the company's performance – financial statements....

The campaign structure would consist of visual, audio and online material.... The visual material would include the brochures and the material to be used as collateral for marketing and advertising purposes.... It is a traditional method as far as the audio and visual components of the campaign are considered....

This paper "Problems Emanating from Unfair Labor Laws" focuses on the fact that outsourcing labour by foreign nations where employees lack labour unions or strict labour laws continues to be a critical issue since the 1880s.... Most US-based multinational corporations adopt this approach.... .... ...

He mentioned three types of symbols: visual imagery, metaphors, and the brand's heritage.... visual imagery, metaphors, and verbal symbols are particularly applicable to health issue branding.... Associating a product with a visual image and accompanying metaphor can be a particularly memorable and powerful way to spread awareness of new products within highly competitive markets. ...

This paper "Collectivist Culture Exposure and the Level of Organisational Commitment" focuses on the comparison of three groups of respondents, Saudis, Saudis working at an international joint venture (IJV), and Westerners working at an IJV from the perspective of organizational commitment.... .... ...

The paper 'Key Contingency Factors for Consideration by Senior Managers of Jones Lang Lasalle' is an affecting variant of a case study on management.... Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is a global real estate management company that also has its imprints in the Australian market.... The company operates in sectors such as hotels and hospitality, investor services, and offers various corporate solutions....

sylum Application Process”, Identities: Global studies in Culture and Power, 14, 5, p.... 851-1950 Cambridge studies in the Emergence of Global Enterprise, Cambridge University ... tories,” Journal of Refugee studies 23, no.... The twentieth century saw an unprecedented level of human displacement....

Over the years several research studies have been conducted in this field of the management science, and models like Balanced Scorecard and EFQM excellence models have been developed.... Over the years several research studies have been conducted in this field of the management science, and models like Balanced Scorecard and EFQM excellence models have been developed.... There have been several studies conducted on the subject of Balanced Scorecard to develop the concept further. ...

The author of the paper 'Direct Marketing project for Nike Inc.... states that social media platforms are emerging as ideal avenues in which companies like Nike can directly market their products as well as create a relationship with their consumers.... ... ... .... ... ... Nike Inc is a multinational corporation that majors in the production of sportswear apparels such as footwears, shirts, headgears, golfing equipment, and many more sports products....

On the other hand, Apple engaged AT&T into spending millions of dollars and thousands of man-hours to create a new feature, so-called visual voicemail, and to reinvent the time-consuming in-store sign-up process.... The paper 'Successful Products and Strategies of Apple Company' presents Apple Company which is one of the companies that succeeded in their marketing strategy, which catapulted them to greater heights....

In addition to this; newspaper clippings and case studies were used for reference.... The essay explores the fashion marketing in the UK.... Fashion marketing consists of dynamics such as developing, analyzing and implementing relevant strategies.... It needs an eye for style, an eye to the future; in order o anticipate future trends and it needs the brain....

Traditional Hmong Ideas of Health and Life Name Instructor Task Date Traditional Hmong Ideas of Health and Life Introduction The Hmong ideas fail to recognize Western medicine as they dread this form of medical intervention, since it is too complicated and conflicts their cultural beliefs.... ... ...

Among the problems faced may be attributed to human frailty, institutional failures, lack of proper policies to regulate the flow of funds as well as cultural.... ... ... Additionally, environmental degradation has also been reported to escalate global problems (Brown, pp2-3).... This because human activities has led to an increase in temperatures leading to global warming (Brown, pp1-4)....

From the paper "The Various Impacts of Global Financial Crisis on Trade Mechanisms" it is clear that the Global Financial Crisis had an impounding effect on the international trade mechanisms.... One of the most obvious effects of GFC on trade was the decline in demand for goods and services.... ....

lvesson, M, Hardy, C, & Harley, B 2008, ‘Reflecting on Reflexivity: Reflexive Textual Practices in Organization and Management Theory', Journal of Management studies, vol.... ̌ešnovar, T 2006, ‘The impact of strategic management on business outcomes - empirical research', Journal for East European Management studies, vol.... eng, M, Wang, D & Jiang, Y 2008, ‘An institution-based view of international business strategy: a focus on emerging economies', Journal of International Business studies, vol....

The main objectives of the paper "Financial Regulation And Performance Of Nigerian Banks" are to examine the relationship between ownership structure and bank profitability in Nigeria and to examine the rationality of CBN's decision to reduce government investment in Nigerian banks.... ... ... ... The size of the banking sector, change in GDP and banking sector reforms are the other variables that contribute positively to bank performance....

During 1980, the Union Law issued the ‘Monetary System and Organization of Banking' which provides the authority of banking and monetary system to the Central Bank.... It.... ... ... The paper 'Central Bank of Gulf Cooperation Council - Improvement of Financial Condition' is an excellent example of a finance & accounting case study....

The paper "Green Grass, Running Water" tells us about black and white races.... The efforts of the Northern Aboriginal people (The Native Indians) to maintain their heritage against the onslaught of the white traditions.... ... ... ... Lionel and George, both Native Indians, are influenced to an extent by the white traits, so think Norma and Latisha, but their love and loyalty for Native Indian Culture is unquestionable....

Another objective of the policy is to carry out studies concerning improving the quality of child care.... The paper "Ethics of Care and Social Policy Assignment" highlights that objective of the child care policy is to make the caregivers provide ethical behaviors during the process of caring....

“Corporate Strategy studies In Economics and Business”). ... Corporate Strategy studies in Economics and Business Heinemann.... The paper "MDCM's Corporate Strategy" gives advice to an ex-leader in the services industry that has lost its market share.... The company needs to bring about homogenization in the operations across its various departments....

The writer of this study attempts to conduct an in-depth marketing analysis for the purpose of developing a campaign for launching a new product on the existing market.... Therefore, the study includes a discussion concerning the topics of market communication, competition, etc.... ... ... ... The integrated marketing communication analysis is necessary before launching the marketing campaign for the new product like Sky+ PMP....

The study "Cases in Law for Business" focuses on the critical, and multifaceted analysis of the major issues on the cases in law for business.... The issues in the first part of the question related to the possibility of a claim under vicarious liability against Coben.... ... ... ... Moving on the second issue of dismissal by Cobend of a possible employee named Jim will be discussed....

mportant lessons can be drawn from all the above case studies since all of them are fires that occurred under totally different circumstances.... Most of the fires that have occurred represented by the above case studies became serious because of the speed at which they spread.... The case studies featured in this paper are all serious case of fire that could have been avoided or managed properly.... This paper looked at a number of case studies on buildings that were affected by fires in Canada, Italy, UK and Spain in the last 20 years....

(Name of the of Professor) Myrick v.... Aramark Corporation and Allen vs.... Potter Cases of Racial Discrimination In the developing era of globalization, many issues concerning the clashes of many different nations from different racial and cultural backgrounds have been encountered by people in the global world....

But when it comes to geographic analysis, it often seems like what should be a very visual field becomes lost in a mountain of numbers and words.... But when it comes to geographic analysis or using geography as a basis to analyze georeferened data, it often seems like what should be a very visual field becomes lost in a mountain of numbers and words.... After the couple has an opportunity to review the household income data for the various areas of their city/county where they want to locate their store, they can use a GIS-generated map to show in very visual form what areas of the city correspond to the income data....

The paper 'Essex Fire and Rescue Service' presents a critical review of the financial performance of Essex Fire and Rescue Service and benchmark that performance against Leicestershire.... Essex Fire and Rescue Service provide its services to the Essex County Council Area.... ... ... ... The budget of the Essex Fire Authority for the year 2004-05 shows a gross expenditure of £66,023,000....

Fire disasters have become common in the recent past often claiming wealth of vast magnitudes, useful records, natural resources, animal lives and worst of all human lives.... Fire disasters have often reduced homes, business premises, supermarkets and forests to rubble and ash within record short times....