Essays on Visual Arts and Film Studies

The study "The US Financial and Monetary Policies" focuses on the critical, and multifaceted analysis of the US financial and monetary policies since 1979 to determine if these policies have strengthened America's position in the global economy.... ... ... ... Besides regulating the activities of the specific industries in the economy, the American government also controls the overall speed of economic activity, with the general aim of maintaining price stability and high levels of employment (Portes, 2009)....

The present case study "Financial Statements of Fletcher Furniture Mart" touches upon FFM that is a sole trader business that retails householder furniture to the public.... This company has been in business operations for the past many years and has contributed a remarkable value in the retail industry....

The paper "The Impact of External Environment on the Organic Farm Industry in Australia" is an outstanding example of a marketing case study.... The aim of this report was to ascertain the impact of the external environment on the organic farm industry in Australia.... .... ... ... The paper "The Impact of External Environment on the Organic Farm Industry in Australia" is an outstanding example of a marketing case study....

The current study aims to determine the factors which may are predictors of customer satisfaction, managing individual encounters– and thus of competitive advantage – to the insurance brokerage sector in London.... ... ... ... Advances in information technology have made feasible and possible, interactive and real-time information for both the customer and service organizations....

The paper "The Current Positioning Of McDonald's and How It Can Be Maintained in the Future" discusses the environment of the industry followed by the SOSTAC M's framework.... This discusses the situational analysis, objectives, strategies, tactics, action plan and the control of the tactics.... ...

The author of the current case study "The Industrial Structure of Apple Corporation" underlines that the digital music market is a rapidly expanding field in the music industry.... There is also a convergence of the music industry with mobile communications.... ... ... ... As the text has it, the digital music market has registered a highly pluralistic growth trajectory in the past decade or so....

Case studies ... "Decisions by the Supreme Court on Cases of Student Search and Privacy Violation" paper gives some of the evidence for and against this privacy and surveillance issue and what the stakeholders think about this issue.... The privacy of students by their teachers is a controversial issue among people....

The statement is about the way the firm proposes to employ its resources in order to deliver superior value to the customers.... Value propositions provide anchor points to the market.... ... ... ... The paper "Strategic Development and SWOT Analysis at Samsung" is a perfect example of a case study on management....

The paper "Adaptation of Supply Management towards an Electronic Culture" is a perfect example of a case study on management.... Supply management relates to the oversight of materials, finances, and information from the supplier-to-manufacturer-to-wholesaler-to-retailer to the consumer.... The management practice incorporates coordination and integration of the flows within diverse companies....

The paper "Walmart Marketing Strategies" is an outstanding example of a marketing case study.... Wal-Mart was founded in 1950 by Sam Walton in Arkansas.... From the 1960s to 1970s, Sam Walton opened the second store in Rogers Arkansas and decided to keep the sales price low due to the competition....

The paper states that the Eco-Res project has a vision to create an economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable future for the people in their consumption matters.... To make this project successful, there is a g need to get clear and solutions to market uncertainties and financial constraints....

It has been identified by many studies including Wilkinson (2009) that HRM practices improves the service quality hence customer satisfaction (Wilkinson, 2009).... Journal of arts, Science & Commerce, Vol.... Human resource planning, recruitment, selection, rewards, and compensation techniques for employee management, developmental needs of teams and....

studies from the University of Washington: Washington. ... Expertise may also be in arts like weaving or even games like chess.... This paper "Meroche Brewery - the Importance of Expertise in the Performance of a Workplace" discusses the extent to which the required expertise is key in the effective performance of a workplace as well as the factors that hinder the development of this expertise....

CSIS (Center for Strategic & International studies). ... In this case study "The Travelodge Marketing Plan", Travel Lodges a UK-based hospitality business specializing in accommodation is reviewed in terms of its internal capabilities and external influences that affect its market....

The research paper 'Contemporary Developments in Business and Management' analyzes Prudential Vietnam, which is an incorporated leading financial management company.... It rears its operational roots and cardinal place of business in the United Kingdom.... ... ... ... The author states that Prudential's affiliated companies are among in the world's leading financial management services....

According to research studies on the problem, children under the age of one year constitute one-half of all the cases of child abuse homicide with those between the ages of zero and three year comprising of close to 30 percent of the same.... The paper "The Death of Baby Р" discusses that according to Hyland (2008), the negligence on the part of social workers, police officers, support staff, and doctors at the North London-based Haringey Council is to blame for the otherwise, preventable death of the 17 months old Peter Connelly....

studies from various aspects indicate that Asian business firms are quite dominant of the family politics, and thus, succession within the family takes place more often than not.... Review of International studies, 325-348. ... The success rate or even the failure rate of any company or organization depends solely on the strategy and management of resources, however, in order to implement the strategy and further to achieve the goals; a lot of other factors have to be taken into account....

However, further studies and data from clinical trials is essential in establishing a direct link between asthma relief and chiropractic care as a form of alternative medicine.... Case studies are increasingly documenting that patients who have been enrolled in chiropractic care no longer need to use asthma medications and inhalers.... However, further studies and data from clinical trials are essential in establishing a direct link between asthma relief and chiropractic care....

studies reveal that the existence of several substitutes' products and the intense competition which is evidenced in the modern business world has highly contributed towards the organization of such public events.... studies reveal that that lack of sufficient financial resources contributes to a large extent towards the failure of any event organized in the business world (Frederick, 1988). ... studies indicate that performing a product launch event is one of the effective ways of making the product information public and well known to people (Duncan, 1996)....

The paper "The Economy of Canada" highlights that as a form of fiscal policy, the government of Canada had prior to those policies said, announced a reduction in tax levels as well as escalated levels of spending on the country's infrastructure to stabilise the Canadian economy.... ... ... ... It is important to state that the reaction to the 2008's economic downturn by the government of Canada was a continual adherence to the basic approach since the 1990s that called for government finances that are healthy to achieve goals of the long run....

his examination council come up with certified examination for two and a half years of additional nursing and liberal arts curriculum before he or she becomes a recognized nurse after graduating from either Associate's Degree (ADN) or from a four-year nursing program with a BSN, the BSN trains nurses for a certified role away from the coursework in nursing science, research and leadership (Lewallen et al 2003) ... Core curriculum in BSN entails liberal arts requirements and more advanced topics related to nursing, including education, management and administration....

He was subjected to being searched two times which made him file a lawsuit against the officials at the two jails.... Florence argued that the.... ... ... The US District Court under Judge Joseph H.... Rodriguez concluded that Florence has been subjected to an unreasonable search which is a This decision was appealed by the officials from Burlington and Essex Counties....

arts, 51, pp.... The paper 'Air Asia and Its Long-Haul Outlook" is a great example of a management case study.... This project has analysed the case of Air Asia and its long-haul outlook.... In order to conduct the macro-environmental issues of the business PESTLE analysis has been conducted....

The case study "Butler's Work on Performativity" points out that Identifying gender and establishing oneself inside an identity of sexuality is one that not only is constructed through gender.... This is also based on ideologies in social and cultural constructs.... .... ... ... The paper shows that the theories of gender identity and their relationship to performativity, as presented by Butler, is one that carries specific ideologies and a focus on the sociological concept of gender....

The paper "Women's Risk of Rape in the Military Environment" states while women in the military have to obey men who are above them in rank, the latter will use the power available to reinforce their dominance.... Fortunately, ladies can achieve justice if they file an official complaint to the court....

It also deals with the importance of accounting and finance especially with regards of decision making in business.... The company is about to start its operation by.... ... ... Objective: Ms Fatmah Hemdan has chosen Facebook as the medium to reach her potential customers, obtain orders from them, and know about their preferences....

Porter's 5 forces analysis of NEXT is related here with the micro-external environment.... They consist of those forces close to the company that affects its ability to serve its customers better and make a profit.... A change in any of the forces normally requires the company to re-assess the marketplace....

Kudler Fine Foods is a gourmet food store established by Kathy Kudler in 1998.... It operates three stores in Southern California: the La Jolla store, which was the first store opened and continues to do well; the Del Mar store which has been having some difficulties; and the Encinitas store which has just opened but sales are brisk....

This case study "Porter's Five Forces of Competition Model" analyzes how Porter's Five Forces of Competition Model can be applied to Tesco and explains the nature of the competition facing Tesco.... It also discusses Tesco's strategy and its success.... ... ... ... In further considering marketing strategy within the competitive environment it is also necessary to apply Porter's five forces analysis....

It is evidently clear from the discussion "Fire-Safety in the Channel Tunnel" that it was 18th November 1996 when train laden with heavy good vehicles just made its way through the Channel Tunnel connected under the sea between France and England, suddenly caught fire.... ... ... ... The Channel Tunnel considered to be the eighth wonder of the world and a commendable engineering feat proved that no conventional designing and engineering molds and safety measures could prevent eventuality and incident like that of a fire....

The paper 'Fire Incident at the Scarborough Civic Hall' is an impressive example of the case study on environmental studies.... The paper 'Fire Incident at the Scarborough Civic Hall' is an impressive example of the case study on environmental studies.... I am Hamad AL Mazmi employed by UAE Fire and Rescue Service (UAEFRS) as a watch manager, my current role is that of Incident Intelligence Officer, I have been employed by UAE Fire and Rescue Service since 2002....

From the paper "Clean Water for Farm to Use" it is clear that an automated system for the treatment of water would be of great importance as this will greatly reduce the cost incurred in the operation of the water treatment plant.... Having an automated system improves the efficiency and quality of water....

This paper "Strategic Management Porters Five Forces: Case Analysis" will canvas the five competitive forces that shape strategy with reference to the Carrefour Company.... Thus, the writing takes a look at the company's supplier and buyer power and competitive rivalry.... ... ... ... Carrefour is a retailer company operating in thirty-two countries and is the largest international food retailer....

Also known as FCA or rather Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, the company remains a multinational organization and among the largest.... ... ... Established in 2014 after merging Fiat S.... .... to the new Netherlands-based holding company, the company is currently based in London U.... and operates through two subsidiaries....

This case study "Organizational Behaviour: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service" is about a service that has been serving the community for more than 50 years and is administered by the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority.... Working Together to Make Lancashire Safer is the main purpose of the service....

The study "Policy Brief on the S 1073 Bill" focuses on the critical analysis of the major issues in the policy brief on the S 1073 Bill.... The debate over improper payments made by Federal Agencies has received an increasing amount of attention over the last few years.... ... ... ... In 2014, it was estimated that nearly $125 billion in payments were made to ineligible recipients in the US....

Thus, the Act requires that in dealing with social work and handling children's needs and expectations, a social worker needs to apply principles that relate to a broad scope of interdisciplinary studies that seek to understand the inner thoughts, mental, physical and social elements and aspects of a child's personality (Horworth, 2010)....

The paper "Identifying Information" shows us that Jones's studies were temporarily interrupted after she became pregnant for the second time.... Reason for referral to agency at this time Jones' studies were temporarily interrupted after she became pregnant for the second time.... She wanted Jones to continue with her studies regardless of her state but in an environment that would not make her feel rejected.... Even though the film ends with so many questions unanswered, it still leaves the viewer with the satisfaction that something good can come out of Precious in the long run....

The case study "Information Systems in Accounting and Finance" states that a Rapid change in information technology has widespread user-friendliness in computer systems.... The desire of organizations to implement state of the art computer systems to accomplish critical tasks has been an achievement....

The author of the "Union Carbide: The Unfinished Business at Bhopal" paper identifies and researches a problem caused by Union Carbide Corporation of the United States and then to convince the audience that something must be done to stop them from doing this.... .... ... ... Efficient regulatory mechanisms must be put in place to monitor and direct the functioning of the US-based corporations in the third world countries....

This case study explores the role of the Soft System Methodology in companies and the solution to the problems.... The paper presents the main focus of the SSM, bounded and unbounded problems, and problems in the implementation of Knowledge Management Systems at QES P/L.... .... ... ... The Soft System Methodology (SSM) refers to the process of identifying and defining problems in an organization for the purposes of finding solutions to them (Nielsen, S1 2009)....

The paper "Audit Strategy of Newcrest Mining Limited and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia" is a perfect example of a finance and accounting case study.... New Mining Limited is a company based in Australia which involves in exploration, mining, development and sale of gold-copper concentrate and gold in general....

s part of her studies in the field of museum studies, my aunt went to Canada from Hong Kong in order to undertake her studies in Master of Museum studies (MMSt) in the University of Toronto. ... Prairie Ethnic studies and Research: Review and Assessment.... Immigration and Ethnic studies, in Interdisciplinary Approaches to Canadian Society: A Guide to the Literature.... anadian Ethnic studies 22, no....

The case study considers the study of the operations and logistics management of the company is on Kudler Fine Foods.... The aim of this case study is to highlight the major problems identified in the operations and logistics functions of the company.... ... ... ... Kudler Fine Foods is a company that was created by Kathy Kudler to offer the people fresh food and packed items to make meals in a short time....

The author of the following paper claims that according to Socrates, the one who will descend again will be ridiculed for his being unaccustomed to vision in the dark; on the first attempt to persuade anyone to ascend, such person will be killed (Plato, Republic VII).... .... ... ... In Plato's Apology, Socrates regrets that the Athenians had been deceived by the false teachers in their childhood when they were most perceptive (like the prisoners in the cave); he even uses the word 'shadows' for this and affirms that death is better than such a life....

The author of the paper "Fire and Rescue Service in Derbyshire" states that many countries in the world occasionally suffer from human-induced and natural calamities.... These calamities always have a negative impact on the social and economic development of the country.... ... ... ... Currently, there is evidence of the rise of susceptibility towards such disasters due to deteriorating conditions as a result of population growth, climatic change, political instability, poor infrastructure, and decline in the world economy....

The global financial crisis that shuttered the world economy in 2008 is a topic that has garnered a lot of attention as scholars seek paths to avoid such problems in future.... In the era of housing boom, the world experienced great financial losses as close to 300 banks filed for.... ... ... The paper "The Financial Crisis of 2008 - The Fall of Lehman Brothers" is a perfect example of a finance and accounting case study....

The paper 'Marketing Analysis of Five Asia Hotel" is a good example of a case study on marketing.... The Five Asia hotel has employed the three basic steps that are used to analyze and identify the market needs and position them with the product that will ensure that the targeted market segment is achieved....

Generally, the paper "Innovation in the UK Fashion Retailing Firms" is a good example of a marketing case study.... For a long time, the fashion industry has been inaccessible to many consumers.... However, it is now no longer the case, thanks to the increased utility of social media sites, especially from 2009....

Although Flyvbjerg (2006) rejects the idea that qualitative methods especially case studies are partial and difficult to summarize.... This work called "The Utility of Qualitative Methods: A Reflection" describes appreciate qualitative methods, their benefits.... The author outlines the process of using both qualitative and quantitative methods, the process of data transferring, combining methods in education....