Static/dynamic ecological modeling systems
Thesis - 8 pages - Ecology & environment
Ecological modeling is utilized as a predictor mechanism, to ultimately analyze and observe the various systems and process which govern an ecosystem. With this information available, scientists can attempt to alter an ecosystem based on the interactions of several variables. These models...
A system dynamics approach for village development planning with reference to India
Case study - 12 pages - Social sciences
This paper presents the results of a detailed 10-week long fieldwork done at the Tuljapur village in Thane district of Maharashtra a state in India obtained from modeling the observed data using the System Dynamics methodology. Various resource-technology-need linkages (forward and backward) were...
Analysis of the European automotive industry through the expansion of Japanese cars in order to emphasize the major automotive strategy trends of the future
Market study - 26 pages - Business strategy
Automotive industry has realized that UK is an important location. A number of companies have set up production bases in UK. The Asian, American and European constructors have proved that UK occupies an important place in the automotive industry. However, the Automotive Industry in Eastern...
Climate change and politics: a real shift or status quo?
Essay - 6 pages - Ecology & environment
We will try to analyze the responses from the political field against climate change and the overall sustainable development. Climate change means significant change in the average weather, which causes a lot of perturbations on the natural system. The French president, Jacques Chirac, in a...
Case study : CSR policy and corporate governance, Casino group, annual report 2007
Case study - 10 pages - Management
Sustainable development can be defined as 'trying hard to answer to the present's needs without compromising the capacity to satisfy the future generations needs'. Sustainable development has three pillars, the social aspect, the ecological aspect, and the economic aspect. In fact,...
Advantages and limitations of using tourism as a rationale for nature conservation and protected area establishment
Essay - 5 pages - Ecology & environment
Nearly everyone on the planet would love to see animals and wildlife in their natural habitat with plenty of the space and the resources they need to survive on their own. The problem is that this level of nature conservation is expensive. Leaving land free from development comes at a price. One...
The objectives of the macroeconomics policy critical and assessment in the South African economy
Essay - 5 pages - Economy general
Although South Africa is regarded as an “economic powerhouse” in Africa and has a strong modern industrial and financial base, it faces severe developmental challenges: poverty, high level of inequality, unemployment…” (Fourie and Burger 2003: 4). The Human Development Index...
Ben & Jerry's ice cream: Environmental policy report
Essay - 11 pages - Business strategy
Hailing from a single store in Vermont, created by two men making ice-cream, Ben & Jerry's has rapidly become a truly global company, employing 514 people in the US alone, and operating 550 small ‘Scoop Shops' spread across the US and 23 other countries across the world. By their own...
Role of an engineer in solving global issues
Thesis - 6 pages - Ecology & environment
This report emphasizes the role of an engineer in solving three major global issues, which are excessive demand for global energy production, limited natural resources of the planet and exponentially growing environmental pollution. An engineer's role in solving the global issues addressed is to...
ICT and economic development: Analyzing Thailand's path to the information economy
Tutorials/exercises - 13 pages - Economy general
This analysis of the development of Thailand's information economy places particular emphasis on its ICT and social infrastructure development. Drawing upon lessons learned from similar development trajectories in Ireland, China, and India we develop a set of guidelines for Thailand to consider...
The impact of climate change on the Canadian Boreal forest
Thesis - 7 pages - Ecology & environment
This paper will provide a review of scientific literature, and look at solutions to problems, resulting from of impacts of climate change on the boreal forest region of Canada, as projected into the late 21st century. It will look at the problem from a number of intersecting areas: forest...
Hewlett-Packard: The Flight of the Kittyhawk
Case study - 10 pages - Business strategy
The technology industry is a market of change, due to innovative breakthroughs. But for the firms in this sector, the challenge is to predict success. The disk drive industry provides some characteristics of how changes can cause certain types of firms to succeed or fail in choosing for instance...
Internationalization strategy of the Accor group
Thesis - 25 pages - Business strategy
Accor is one of the major French groups to have an international base, and is distinguished by a remarkable internationalization strategy. The main ambition is to ensure the continued growth of the business and ensure its sustainability. What then are the strengths and weaknesses of Accor...
The anti-globalization: another logical organization of global space
Essay - 7 pages - International relations
The process of universalization is essential for all, whether it is appreciated or not, whether one thinks to be profited by it or as a victim of it. But the globalization of the economy is not enough to summarize the world of ours: however, other processes coexist thus making this issue more...
Inter-cultural management: Case of L'Oreal
Case study - 9 pages - Management
L'Oreal is a family company founded in 1909 by Eugene Schueller. At the time, it was known as ‘Societe Française des Teintures Inoffensives pour Cheveux'. Schueller gradually convinced the Parisian hairdressers to buy his products, with the help of some sales representatives. Keeping its...
Environmental, economic and social impacts of Cruise ships in Stockholm
Case study - 20 pages - Management
Sweden is a country located in the Northern Europe. Its capital is Stockholm. The city is situated near the Baltic Sea therefore it is accessible to holiday cruise liners as well as other maritime traffic making the port one of the busiest in terms of traffic among other Scandinavian cities....
Environmental quality and concern in selected neighborhoods in Stockholm Municipality
Case study - 15 pages - Educational studies
Three different neighborhoods in Stockholm Municipality were chosen to compare whether lower income groups had less or more concern on the environment than high income neighborhoods. These districts were Ostermalm (High income), Hammarby Sjostad (Middle income) and Rinkeby (low income). These...
Offshore outsourcing offering competitive advantage: Case study research on Intuit Corporation
Case study - 19 pages - Management
Corporations today are operating in increasingly competing markets, facing strong pressures from stakeholders to operate more effectively and efficiently (Baloh et al., 2008). The competitive dynamics in large number of industries are changing too, making it difficult for firms to develop or...
Serving the Bottom of the Pyramid: Between poverty, business and innovation
Case study - 18 pages - Educational studies
Since the mists of time many people have reflected and worked on the issue of poverty, Mandela (2005), in an interview, argues that ‘like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings.' Even earlier it has...
Global Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
Case study - 6 pages - Educational studies
Although equated to philanthropic activities, today's investment by corporations in pro-social programs seek to create a social impact beyond building customer loyalty. With the society experiencing a myriad of issues, among them environmental sustainability and health issues, assuming an...
Unilever in Vietnam: The "Perfect Village" - Should Unilever try to replicate the PV model in other countries?
Case study - 4 pages - Business strategy
Unilever has successfully penetrated the Vietnamese market and made significant profits despite the geographical and cultural challenges it faced in this region, which are predominantly rural. This success was not a coincidence but rather the product of a thoughtful, sustainable living plan that...
Capital One: An analysis
Thesis - 8 pages - Services marketing
Capital One's business model recognizes that each customer requires a different product and service benefits from a credit card provider, and acknowledges that if customers are offered what they want and need as opposed to what banks want to offer them, they will choose the provider that gives...
Sports injuries within the sport of male senior football
Thesis - 5 pages - Sports
During the dissertation study it is intended to investigate and discover if male senior football players are more prone to injury during pre-season rather than in season and if so why. Braham, et al (2003) stated that ‘17% (1025) of the total number of injuries over the two seasons reviewed...
A study on export performance, challenges and prospects of IT industry in India
Tutorials/exercises - 32 pages - Economy general
My dissertation titled “A study on Export Performance, Challenges and Prospects of Information Technology Industry in India” mainly deals with exporting performance Information Technology industry in India. It also deals with various problems faced by the IT industry and also...
The Pierre & Vacances Group
Case study - 18 pages - Services marketing
Pierre & Vacances is one of the leading European groups in lending holiday apartments. Its success is based on an economic model based on the synergy between real estate and tourism. The headquarters is located in Europe with more than 8 complementary brands. ? Commitments / Values The...
New development strategies for companies
Case study - 8 pages - Business strategy
The world of companies changed radically during the year 1990. Their role in the national and international governorship took more importance vis-a-vis the deregulation and with the reduction in the intervention of the State in the market. The direct overseas investments became key instruments...
Examine and assess PepsiCo's social performance
Thesis - 4 pages - Management
Corporate social responsibility, more than ever before, has become a pivotal issue to top leaders in companies of all sizes. The process of globalization has witnessed the importance of formulating various strategies including sustainability in most multinational companies, among which...
The Role of Convertibility in the 1999-2002 Argentinian Crisis
Case study - 20 pages - Economy general
Convertibility definitely succeeded in blocking running hyperinflation and developing a financial sector that before was almost non-existent. Nonetheless its maintenance during the decade turned out to be counter-productive because its consequences partly caused the crisis which from 1999 to 2002...
Cola War: Coke vs. Pepsi
Essay - 8 pages - Business strategy
Industry competition has given rise to extensive market efforts by companies to sustain their position by gaining an edge over competitors. Industrial trend helps company to set standards and design a strategy for the accomplishment of goals. Multiple set of strategies are devised in accordance...
Privately Owned Restaurants versus Large Chains
Case study - 10 pages - Educational studies
For most organizations operating in direct service line industries, they are faced with sustaining the excellent delivery of services while containing the mushrooming of variable costs attributed to everyday operations. Ordinarily, exceptional customer service is a critical component for the...
