The states right to compel individuals to take medications
Case study - 13 pages - Constitutional law
A basic standard of health care for all American citizens is an idea that arose less than 100 years ago, but which today is a tenet that most people in the United States believe. Basic healthcare belongs, in my opinion, to the whole world simply due to them being “world...
Social work: Board presentation
Presentation - 28 pages - Social sciences
The illness impacts ability to seek/obtain care, nutrition, transportation, maintain housing, etc. Individual medical crisis impacts multiple systems: family, friends, neighbors, employer/ co-workers, schools, taxpayers, social services, national economy, etc. Care givers often need Social...
Coco-Cola and Pepsico : Market, Finance and strategy analysis for BRIC countries
Thesis - 40 pages - Business strategy
Since 2006, the soft drinks market has been "flourishing” thanks to two factors: rising disposable incomes and well-being. Consumer lifestyles are undergoing a major change due to a growing awareness of the link between diet and health. On the other side, enhanced living standards,...
"History of Capitalism" (part 4 to part 7) by Michel Beaud (2000)
Book review - 35 pages - Economy general
Capitalism is a logic based on the production of goods. It became prominent in Britain along with Europe and the United States during the "early industrial" era from 1770 to 1860: Textiles, machinery, railways and arms. But capitalism in its historical movement, also concerns the capitalist...
AIDS in Africa (2005)
Case study - 12 pages - Medical studies
Research on the historical development of HIV/AIDS demonstrates that the first cases of this disease can be traced back to 1978. Although AIDS had not been identified at that time, five men in different parts of the world had died from unusual, yet similar diseases. These five men were all...
The Toy market in Russia
Market study - 17 pages - Economy general
Russia is no longer a part of the world's economic powers as it was in the days of the Soviet Union, but it remains one of the 10 largest economies at the international level (8th place in 2007)). It is now a member of G8. The Russian economy is characterized by four major features: - A...
Human rights and unequal access to care
Thesis - 9 pages - International law
The right to assistance extends to health care, and any person, whatever his legal status, should enjoy access to appropriate care. However, experience shows that, in reality, the implementation of this law is based primarily on the political will of communities to develop networks of care...
The instability of the international financial system and the proposals for reform proposals
Dissertation - 193 pages - Economy general
In 1997, an earthquake hit Asian stock exchanges, the shock wave reached Russia a year later, and then Latin America, including Brazil in 1999. To the world, these crises have been a succession of real and financial shocks of exceptional magnitude. Far from having exogenous origins, this global...
General Motors - Strategic management plan
Case study - 8 pages - Business strategy
The development of the automotive industry is probably the biggest revolution of the twentieth century along with Internet and telecommunications. Motor cars were invented in 1769 but we had to wait until 1890 to hear about the word "automobile". Since then, many car companies were born; cars...
Barriers to adolescent chemical dependency treatment
Essay - 8 pages - Social sciences
Individuals who do not have private insurance are at a significant disadvantage when trying to access social services. It has been estimated that Washington State serves less than 30% of adolescent residents needing substance abuse services. To date no statewide surveys have been completed to...
Marketing and the promotion of Bordeaux Wines in France and abroad
Thesis - 60 pages - Services marketing
In the past few years, there has been a new phenomenon known as the "French Wine Crisis". This industry of French wine previously known as unique and untouchable is nowadays confronted by an international competition that was able to adapt its products and features to a new kind of...
Analysis of Danone (bottled water sector)
Case study - 25 pages - Business strategy
The Danone Group has emerged as one of the leading names in agribusiness; the company's presence is hard to miss due to the diverse sectors it operates in: dairy products, bottled water, baby nutrition and medical nutrition. Its positioning is based on products of quality and centered on...
Development and performance of the purchasing function within the pharmaceutical industry
Dissertation - 34 pages - Purchasing & supply chain
Since its introduction, the Purchasing function faced major changes and is taking on a more strategic role in many organisations. It was also shown that strategic purchasing leads to positive savings performance. Showing that the purchasing function is at an equal level of importance with other...
The impact of violence and aggression on Social Workers
Thesis - 7 pages - Social sciences
‘Violence and aggression pose threats to society and individuals at work or outside of work. The cost in terms of disruption, bad image, and absenteeism, and turnover, accidents at work, burnout and compensation are increasingly becoming apparent. Most importantly these threats negatively...
Project marketing - case study of the company 'Michel and Augustin'
Case study - 11 pages - Services marketing
The instability which is sensed nowadays in the French biscuits and cakes market is mainly a consequence of the economical context. The current crisis carried a strong recession and its impacts are difficult to foresee. We noted from 2005 to 2007 a period of rising prices concerning the...
Analysis of the Perrier Company (2005)
Case study - 10 pages - Services marketing
For over twenty years, Perrier has retained its position as the world leader in aerated water. Despite great difficulties in the 1990s, following the case of benzene, the company was able to restore the situation in the early 2000s, including the establishment of an effective innovation strategy....
Management of a terroir company: The example of the Burgundian cheese producer Berthaut
Essay - 15 pages - Management
The Fromagerie Berthaut is one of the four AOC Epoisses producers. It is located in Côte d'Or, in Burgundy. Since 1956, this cheese dairy has produced the “Epoisses”, a terroir soft dough cheese made with raw milk. Over the last ten years, the company's sales have regularly increased in...
Case study: PepsiCo
Case study - 7 pages - Business strategy
PepsiCo, the manufacturer of Pepsi-Cola, Diet Pepsi and related products, discovered the value and necessity of accurate and consistent communication in 1993, when multiple claims all around the USA reported that syringes and other hazardous products were found in Diet Pepsi cans. From the...
A report on how an outbreak of disease can affect the tourism industry
Thesis - 7 pages - Economy general
FMD is a viral disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals such as cattle and sheep. It is considered one of the most infectious animal diseases spreading by direct or indirect contact with infected animals. It is not a fatal disease (most recover within two weeks) and poses no threat to human...
The Cuban case
Essay - 10 pages - International relations
In this document, we find answers to the questions: To what extent did the particular situation of Cuba in the post Second World War era influence the international relations theory? According to the current international relations theory, what are the perspectives for Cuba today? International...
The growing impact of operational risks and its application to banks
Dissertation - 70 pages - Finance
Since their implementation in the banks in January 2007, operational risks are considered a main point of the strategy of banks. Operational risks are defined as “the risk of loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, people and systems, or from external events1.” The...
Analysis of Michelin's strategies and recommendations
Case study - 40 pages - Business strategy
254% - this is the performance level of Michelin since March 2003; such high-flying results have enabled the company to emerge as the leader in a very competitive market where rivals such as Bridgestone and Goodyear are on the lookout for the slightest weakness of the French manufacturer. The...
Strategic analysis of the McDonald's company
Thesis - 30 pages - Business strategy
McDonald's represents a turnover of 22 billion Euros, and employs more than 450,000 people worldwide. Founded in 1940, this company has become the symbol of fast food. The brand has over 31 000 restaurants and franchises in 121 countries For years, McDonald's has chosen a business model...
Social welfare system in transition: The reform of the pension system
Essay - 8 pages - Social sciences
The transition from a centrally planned economy to a market economy, from communism to democracy, and from unitary to a federal state had extreme consequences for the overall welfare of Russian population: including health services, social protection, and pension system. The Plan for...
An assignment addressing key issues in social work
Essay - 5 pages - Social sciences
This assignment will focus on the key issues socially, economically and personally for the Hughes family, also the two methods of social work intervention I will use to assist with elevating issues, task-centred practice and crisis intervention. I will endeavour to critically analyse the...
Socio-economic status: An independent risk factor
Thesis - 12 pages - Social sciences
Social inequality on health is well known. The measure of socioeconomic status remains difficult because it is a multidimensional concept that requires the use of multiple indicators. The indicators used to measure social status are education, occupation and income. They each have their...
The Yuan under the pressure of the International Community Should we revaluate the Yuan?
Essay - 65 pages - Economy general
In three decades, China has transformed from an economy based upon agriculture (low effective and auto centered) to an economy based upon mass industry and export. The wish of Xiaoping to open the country is completely reached (on an economy level) but his wish to develop China from the inside by...
Transversal case study - Montefiore Medical Center
Case study - 12 pages - Management
With more than 70,000 admissions per year, Montefiore Medical Center is one of the largest healthcare institutions in the United States and is the most dominant hospital in the Bronx borough of New York City, which is apparently one of the country's poorest neighborhoods. It has two major...
Nestle monograph
Thesis - 10 pages - Economy general
Peter Brabeck of Nestle has championed global nutrition and well-being as the former adviser to Francois Mitterrand, but because the driver of the super tanker Swiss chocolate, showed his genius for growth. Nestle is indeed a multinational world leader in food both for humans as well as animals....
Presentation of air transport
Market study - 4 pages - Services marketing
The airline industry is a very important segment of the transport sector. This commercial activity allows passengers to carry a few hours and on routes that are negotiated. It began to be used by the rich businessmen, politicians and by individuals. Air transport is used in other important...
