King Corn is a 2007 documentary film release directed by Aaron Woolf. The film follows two college friends Curtis Ellis and Ian Cheney (co-producers of the film) as they journey from Boston to Green Iowa in their mission to grow an acre of corn. The film explores health woes in America through the multifarious lens […]
Walmartâs Growth and International Experience Globalization has become an important strategy for firms to expand their operations. Normally, businesses go global to either escape from threats in their domicile locations or to take advantage of opportunities in the global markets. Walmart is one company that internationalized its operations due to threats in the local market […]
Understand framework of scope and strategic objective to classify IT projects based on risk? Understanding the scope and strategic objectives of an IT project is essential for any business contemplating to invest in new technology. They also provide a company with knowledge about classifying IT investment projects based on the risks involved. The IT department […]
The Many Variations of âYoung Personâs Guide to the Orchestraâ There are many ways to perform Brittenâs Young Personâs Guide to the Orchestra (Britten, n. d.). Indeed, the composition allows for several variations, with a new element added to its atmosphere. Young Personâs Guide to the Orchestra can be seen as a quiet moment of […]
Introduction: Taking a Time Travel A true appreciation of art comes only when one is left eye-to-eye with the authorâs work. Offering the Canadian audience a chance to have a âpersonal conversationâ with some of the renowned artists of the Modernist era, the organizers of âA Story of Canadian Art as Told by the Hart […]
The supply chain technology adopted by Dell is one of the arsenals that make it the best computer firms in the world. OptiPlex is capable of telling two-member teams which server or PC to build. It is worth noting that the entire process takes between 3 and 4 minutes. The system has electronic commands which […]
Trust The propaganda memo in the sticker was projected to influence the response to essential wishes and desires in marching with stylish tendencies in outlook and feelings. A number of researches conducted to set up what would motivate the targeted addressees. The message was intended to raise peopleâs self-esteem to participate vigorously in celebrating but […]
Correlation is a statistical analysis tool that is used to ascertain the relationships between two linear variables. A correlation can only be effective when two or more variable are compared side by side; whereby, their strengths are compared to determine whether their relationship is correlated or non correlated (Ferguson, 1959, 1). Correlation can be established […]
State building is the process of creating new governments or transforming the existing ones to enhance the governance process (Coyne and Pellillo 6). This concept is highly utilized by established states on entities extensively rocked by political instabilities. It is usually an intervention by well-established organizations. These organizations, establish strategies for renewing the failed states. […]
War historians and political analysts are in agreement that the ideological, economic and political conflicts between the Soviet Union and the United States immediately after World War 2 influenced, in large part, the formation and political orientation of many countries in Eastern Europe. Indeed, the deep-rooted ideological, economic and political differences between the two countries […]
Aside from deciding whether one’s research will be experimental or observational, cheap or expensive, qualitative or quantitative (or mixed), one must also decide whether one’s research will come from any number of theoretical approaches (Kelly, 2008; Creswell, 2009, 4-20; Cavallo, 2005; ThinkPhD, 2009). Many theoretical approaches are context and subject-specific: Feminism, socialist or Marxist, Foucaldian, […]
Introduction Zara is an apparel chain store that operates globally with a majority of its stores situated in Spain. The chain store has been on the front line in the fast fashion industry setting the pace for its major competitors such as Topshop, Benetton and Mango. With its more than 19,000 designs per year and […]
Introduction Marketing mix refers to a combination of product/services, price, place, and distribution. A marketing manager of Campos Coffee can have control of these four factors subject to external and internal environment factors. Campos Coffee has to make decisions regarding its products and services (Antony 2008, p. 58). Products/Services Products refer to anything tangible or […]
Introduction The modern business environment is increasingly competitive. New technologies in the market mean that old technologies are growing obsolete far much faster. New start up companies are emerging which replicate the successes of established firms at a much lower overheads. Layoffs and cost cutting initiatives are increasing being countered by lawsuits and industrial strikes. […]
Chapter Five Summary The discussion in chapter four brings out the importance of each of the 21 responsibilities individually but says very little to show how they relate to each other. For the relationships to be identified, a factor analysis was conducted based on responses to a questionnaire used to assess the behavior of principalsâ […]
The 4 Peer-Reviewed Articles Fang, X., Brown, D.S., Florence, C.S., & Mercy, J.A. (2012). The economic burden of child maltreatment in the United States and implications for prevention. Child Abuse & Neglect, 36(2), 156-165. Gloud, F., Clarke, J., Heim, C., Harvey, P.D., Majer, M., & Nemeroff, C.B. (2012). The effects of child abuse and neglect […]
The United States of America have always been one of the most diverse countries of the world. People of all ethnical groups and cultures have been living in this country for generations. Most of them had to face many difficulties related to their ethnicity and their English language proficiency. The children of various ethnical minorities […]
FEMAâs (Federal Emergency Management Agency) ârole in preparedness is to improve the citizensâ ability to respond to, prepare for, recover from, and prevent disastersâ (Department of Homeland Security 1). According to the organizationâs website, its vision is âA Nation Preparedâ. The role of FEMA is to coordinate the federal governmentâs involvement in disaster preparedness. Consequently, […]
Achievement of the Objectives According to the expectations that were identified in the marketing plan, it is evident that the organisation was able to achieve most of the objectives. The various objectives can be outlined under following subheadings. Marketing Objectives Isporty LR Product Forecast Actual figures after round 5 Extra in units Not sold Comments […]
The doctrine of Christian life analyzes the issue of Christian ethics in comparison to non Christian ethics. He explains that true ethical living is obtained from the word of God and this is the only kind of living that is free from controversy. Non Christian ethics tend to contradict each other and since there is […]
Genetic and Biological Nature Down syndrome refers to the genetic condition under which an individual has 47 chromosomes instead of the accepted 46. The major cause of the syndrome is associated with the existence of extra copy of the 21st chromosome. This kind of Down syndrome is referred to Trisomy 21. The presence of extra […]
Web 2.0 has led to an increase in leisure classes which has encouraged people to study online during their free time. They are able to do this without fear that their student accounts may be hacked. It has also led to freedom in learning as people are able to learn any topic or subject that […]
The North Face (TNF) was a market leader in the manufacture and marketing of outwear clothing, sleeping bags, and tents. TNF was also one of the major companies that engaged in the manufacture of backpacks. The company had dedicated sales representatives that provided it with a competitive edge over other companies in the industry. In […]
Ethical standards are essential in psychology as they play a crucial role, both for the benefit of the client and the psychologist since they provide a basis for problem solving. The American Psychological Association is the standard for resolving ethical issues in psychology and makes provisions on how to solve conflicts that may arise between […]
Before starting planning an event, there are essential stages that one should take to ensure that the event is successful. Some of the basic events planning stages are as follows. Knowing the Guest It is very important to know the number of people who are expected in a certain event. This is important as it […]
Introduction Any major sporting event whether it comes in the form of the Olympics, the World Cup or a variety of other events has the advantage of creating substantial economic activity within the country it is hosted in. This is due to the sheer amount of visitors such events draw as well as the greater […]
âBut difficulties were made to be overcome and if the supreme will is there, they will overcomeâ (Esposito, Fasching and Lewis 88). This is Sri Aurobindo’s famous quote on spirituality and Human soul conversion. Sri Aurobindo suggests that regardless of oneâs religion, philosophy, stand point or creeds, there is a universal unity that supports all […]
Brodzinsky, D.M., Schechter, M.D., & Henig, R.M. (1992). Being adopted: The lifelong search for self. New York, NY: Doubleday. The authors of this book managed to outline developmental tasks at each of seven stages throughout the life of an adopted person. Brodzinsky, D.M., & Schechter, M.D. (Eds.) (1990). The psychology of adoption. New York, NY: […]
Lipton Tea Industry Competitors Lipton Tea firm represents a global expert at tea production industry. The universal success of this company is referred to the exceptional quality of the products. It provides the customers with flavonoid antioxidants, which accounts for weight management and free radicals rupture (Strategic marketing management-Lipton tea, 2003). The firm adopted a […]
For a corporation to succeed, the management needs to have sufficient knowledge on financial concepts. Companies that apply these concepts manage to outdo their competitors as illustrated by Costco Corporation. Costco Wholesale Corporation runs 592 warehouses across the globe (Brigham & Houston, 2009). They sell various product brands together with the company’s own Kirkland Signature […]
Boyatzis, R. (1982). The competent manager: A model for effective performance. New York, NY: John Wiley and Sons. The book speaks of the competent manager who is able to use all the resources available in the organisation to move the organisation forward. In the aspect of human resources, the author speaks of socialised power that the […]
The same way there are different models of business for business-to-customer businesses, there is also more than one business model for business-to-business commerce. Despite the fact that there are many business models out there, most B2B models include several common concepts. B2B Company Model An organization has to have some value to offer the market, […]
I choose to do the case study of Dell Computers, a case that allows the firm to develop a relationship with clients through a win-win situation. Dellâs direct sales and build-to-order model Dell has successfully used its direct sales and build-to-order systems to develop an exceptional supply chain by incorporating everything from the start to […]
Allocation of mixed costs between variable and fixed costs Cost behaviour analysis separates mixed costs and allocates them as either fixed or variable costs (Siegel & Shim, 2000). In essence, some costs contain both the fixed and the variable costs and are, thus, referred to as mixed costs. For example, “if the utilities entail a […]
Introduction Virtual space provides students with unlimited opportunities for self-development and learning. The World Wide Web has become a global phenomenon with a strong presence in Western Europe, North American and East Asian. The online network, thus, has a potent impact on social, cultural, and economic development of education (Bach, Haynes, & Smith, 2006, p. […]
The Introduction Getting entry and success in the Oman Market is a serious task successfully accomplished by the Nawras Company, which works in the area of mobile connection. The role of the HRM policy in this significant achievement is crucial, as this significant result gained by the company can be mainly considered as the achievement […]
Introduction This paper examines important roles played by the influential American policymakers. Prominent American personalities fought for restoration of human dignity not only in the United States but also in the entire globe. Such leaders embraced democracy during the difficult period of the Cold War. The paper evaluates significance of historical and social context during […]
Computer network is the interconnection of many resourceful computers through domains which provide users with the possibility to freely share ideas, information and other useful resources. In my class setup, computer network has played a big role in construction of knowledge among my fellow learners. One major role which computer network plays in imparting knowledge […]
Owing to the increasing speculation over learner assessment methods and data analysis methods in the education sector, the necessity to clear up this speculation and shed more light of the state of affairs is deemed necessary. This paper hence seeks to iron out these highly contentious issues by answering some of the questions which more […]
Background Study Different people have different inferences about the effects of using calculators in teaching mathematics at lower grades. Some people are of the opinion that the use of calculators at lower classes helps learners to understand mathematics concepts better. They argue that using calculators help learners in lower grades to develop a sense of […]
Introduction The article discusses how the legislative system of Florida allowed three state universities to increase their fees and tuition over several years. This move was welcomed by Bernard Machen, the University of Florida president since it would help in improving the academic profile of the universities and in combating the high student to faculty […]
Abstract The Massachusetts Oceans Act/plan of 2008 is a legislation enacted by the state which requires the development of a management plan that is comprehensive for the marine waters of every state. The plansâ objective is a balance between human activities and natural resources presentation, especially renewable energy, in marine waters that fall under states […]
Reading Commentary Marking Territory by Lynda Walsh is an article responding to a research on the intermingling of administrative writing-style expressions and the feelings of stakeholders towards worldly objects. The author seeks to find out the various communication challenges that the Mexican Wolf Blue Range Reintroduction Project (MWBRRP) encounters. A number of remarks, recorded randomly […]
Executive Summary The decline in profitability of Oxford Health Plans Inc. Company representing a loss of $291.3 million coupled with the plunge in the stock price of its shares of up to 80% drop, necessitated changes to improve the companyâs financial status. The events arose because of the companyâs weak internal financial systems. The company […]
Introduction For a long period of time, chemical dependency counseling is regarded as one of the most difficult still rewarding jobs in the world (Perkinson, 2002). It helps to overcome the challenges of addiction on various drugs like cocaine or heroin that may ruin human lives within several days. The point is that those people […]
The Narrative of the life of Fredrick Douglass is a pure and classical narrative written by Fredrick Douglass from the first person singular format focusing on Douglassâs own reaction to slavery in America. The Author is also the persona in entire narration as he recounts his real experience in slavery right from childhood (âClaytonâ1). The […]
Communications research is a field that every successful organization should invest in, if it is interested in the maximization of service production and guaranteeing consumer satisfaction. The claim comes in because it equips an organization to deal with its research questions concerning issues such as usage, branding, advertising, new product introduction, and pricing among others. […]
Introduction In some product markets certain types of consumer goods and services require “an extra push” so to speak when trying to conduct normal business operations. In such instances, as explained by Professor John Zang from the Wharton School of Business, “if customers aren’t buying, more often than not it is an indication that a […]
The three measurement criteria and their significance evaluation Human Resource Development (HRD) is widely recognized as a theoretical framework upon which human capital become expanded via developing an individual as well as an organization to realize their respective performance improvement. Adams Smith originally quoted that an individualâs capability largely bank on access to learning or […]
Introduction A market strategy in allows an organization to focus its resources to the most profitable of opportunities with the objective of maintaining and increasing sales and gain a competitive edge as against other similar or alternative competitor organizations. They are therefore a fundamental tool in every organization in as far as achievement of the […]