Why has the Franco German partnership played such a pivotal role throughout the development of the European Community
Essay - 5 pages - International relations
After the end of the World War Two, France and Germany experienced hostile relations. Indeed, from 1945 to 1950, the two countries were both traumatized by the souvenir of their mutual occupation. On the French side, the Nazi's occupation had created a feeling of revenge, and on the German's one,...
Business Report- How to enter the Asian market with the Dyson Airblade(TM)
Market study - 12 pages - Services marketing
Dyson Ltd. is already exporting its products successfully to 49 countries with an increased turnover of 23% within the last year (The Telegraph, 2010). As a marketing consultancy we would like to present to you possibilities to stretch out to new interesting markets to keep on with this story of...
Analyzing the strategy of "Tresses" hairdressing services
Thesis - 8 pages - Business strategy
The introduction of this report begins by stating its purpose which is to analyze strategies which a new hairdressing service provider, Tresses should practice in order to successfully launch itself in the market. It then touches on the industry as well as describes Tresses uniqueness in catering...
The economic power of the Chinese Diaspora
Essay - 6 pages - Economy general
China's economic growth is a much debated issue and is said to change the face of the world and presently world economic patterns are being reshaped. A couple of figures can easily help to understand how deep these changes are. Over the past 10 years, the Chinese economy grew by 10% a year on...
An overview of the off shoring concept
Thesis - 9 pages - Business strategy
Mindcrest, a Chicago based legal firm, had younger associates who wanted to do more challenging work rather than doing simple legal work related to research and routine legal affairs like filling of qualified domestic orders. And also clients were not ready to shed $ 200 for such simple work. So...
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...
Future of tobacco industry post tobacco ban
Tutorials/exercises - 40 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Americans spend an estimated $51.9 billion on tobacco products in 1997, or just under 1% of their disposable income. Of this amount, $48.7 billion (or 94%) was spent on cigarettes, $2.2 billion on smokeless and smoking tobacco, and $0.9 billion on cigars. Cigarette production in the United...
Analysis of the operations and supply chain management of Nestlé Company
Case study - 2 pages - Logistics
The Nestlé report for the first half of 2017 tells us that the net profit increased by 19% to 4.9 billion CHF. In the next chapters, we will try to analyze the role of the supply chain strategy in this success. First, we will define supply chain management, and then we will examine the strategy...
The study and research of different fields of certified financial planning
Tutorials/exercises - 22 pages - Finance
Every body has dreams, dreams for themselves, dreams for their families, To fulfill these one needs to back up earnings by investing wisely. Most people work hard and earn money but when it comes to financial planning and actually going ahead with it they don't care much. Every one is different,...
A closer examination of the phenomenon of globalization and its affect on India
Tutorials/exercises - 117 pages - Economy general
The term "globalization" has acquired considerable emotive force. Some view it as a process that is beneficial—a key to future world economic development—and also inevitable and irreversible. Others regard it with hostility, even fear, believing that it increases inequality within and...
The cloning and expression of Alpha-Amylase gene from Bacillus subtilis using Escherichia Coli as the host
Case study - 20 pages - Educational studies
Amylases are among the most important industrial enzymes, accounting for about 30% of the world's total enzyme production. They have numerous industrial applications extending from general products such as detergents, paper, beer and textiles to clinical biology, health science and even the...
The importance of plastic money in today's scenario
Dissertation - 69 pages - Finance
Financial cards witnessed a robust growth in India in 2002-03. The number of cards in circulation increased by almost 50 per cent. The growth in transaction value, at 95 per cent, was even more spectacular. These results are attributable to the thriving economy which led to a large increase in...
The impact of Foreign Direct Investment on the retail industry in India
Dissertation - 102 pages - Finance
Retailing is the largest private industry in India and second largest employer after agriculture. Retailers not only provide consumers with a wide variety of products, but also a wide range of complementary services such as assurance of products delivery which can lead to more informed choice and...
A report on the market "Sukuk"
Market study - 9 pages - Finance
Global capital markets have long been functioning without Islamic components. Only recently have they been subject to the emergence of a new dimension: the sukuk (Islamic Bond) market. The sukuk market has experienced a spectacular growth since 2001 in the Middle East, supported by ultra-high...
When the Japanese moved into Southeast Asia in 1941, local reactions to the occupying forces differed greatly. Evaluate the motivations that fueled these varying responses, taking into consideration particular local situations and periods of the war
Essay - 5 pages - Modern history
Raising the question of the reactions to the Japanese takeover in Southeast Asia is very delicate and original for many reasons. Firstly, Southeast Asia is a broad region and it is most likely that the reactions of locals will differ greatly from one place to another. Secondly, there is not one...
King Mongkut: Man, Myth, and Misrepresentation
Essay - 6 pages - Literature
Fewer stories of a Western encounter with the “Other” have been more popular than that of the English governess Anna Leonowens and King Mongkut (Rama IV) of Siam, now Thailand. The fascination began with the two books written by Anna herself, The English Governess at the Siamese Court...
Islamic banking and Muslims
Thesis - 10 pages - Finance
The development of Islamic banking in Indonesia got its best momentum in Indonesian struggle to recover the national economy from crisis. Islamic banking has been being accepted by many communities -at least as one of the alternatives, in strengthening the financial sector. Statistics of...
Analyzing outsourcing: Advantages and disadvantages
Thesis - 23 pages - Business strategy
The financial crisis has been spreading across the globe. Companies have been using their best strategy to survive and stay off the competition. With the expenses and costs on the rise and growing pressure from competition to keep the prices low, companies believe that outsourcing is the only...
Strategic Business Analysis: First Solar Inc.
Case study - 34 pages - Business strategy
The U.S solar industry has grown of age as part of the global industry estimated at $77 billions, following increasing solar installation demand every year. The new trend arises from government incentive programs, declining installation prices and stiff competition in the market. As the world...
Outsourcing which special reference to services in India
Dissertation - 22 pages - Business strategy
We focus on outsourcing with special reference to services in India. Following the effects of globalization of the economy and the international concurrence that follow, many companies are trying to stay competitive. Technological progresses in telecommunications offered possibilities to delegate...
Dyson market entry in South Korea
Market study - 10 pages - Business strategy
As we seen in the First Dyson Business Report, Dyson is already exporting its product successfully in 49 countries with an increased turnover of 23% within the last year. These high results are due to the international expansion and multi-million-pound investment in research and development....
Cultural influence for foreign nations, Indonesia
Essay - 6 pages - Educational studies
Islands of Indonesia, in ancient times lies in the trade route between the two ancient trade centers, namely India and China. It lies in the path of international trade provides a huge influence on the development of Indonesia's ancient history. The presence of Indians on the islands of...
Is Islam an obstacle to democracy?
Thesis - 17 pages - Journalism
‘On my arrival in the United States the religious aspect of the country was the first thing that struck my attention', Tocqueville reports in Democracy in America. Even though religion cannot be considered formally as a part of the American political system, Tocqueville depicts it as the...
Effect of psychological contract forms on employee attitudes toward Affirmative Action
Essay - 71 pages - Human resources
Psychological contracts are individual beliefs in reciprocal obligations between employees and employers. In a sample of 1377 South African white collar-employees, this study examined the effects of Affirmative Action on psychological contract attributes and how these changes influence employees'...
Business plan: Personal traveller - tourism in China
Business plan - 26 pages - Business strategy
Personal Traveler is a travel related service company which links with travel agencies in leading European markets in forming a customized package to fit the need of “third-age” foreign travelers in main Chinese cities. The venture will leverage on the sharp increase in tourism expected...
How has the rise of "militant Islam" affected politics in Indonesia?
Essay - 5 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Although nearly 90% of Indonesian population is Muslim, Islam and Islamic issues have not become central subjects of interest permeating Indonesian politics. In the past, Islam in Indonesia has usually been portrayed as moderate, pluralist and tolerant in contrasts to parts of the Middle East ....
A study into the retail industry of India and China
Tutorials/exercises - 58 pages - Business strategy
Retailing is the final step in the distribution of merchandise - the last link in the Supply Chain - connecting the bulk producers of commodities to the final consumers. Retailing covers diverse products such as foot apparels, consumer goods, financial services and leisure. A retailer,...
Ma Foi Management Consultants Ltd
Thesis - 25 pages - Business strategy
Ma Foi is the best HR service provider in India. This company was founded by Mr. K. Pandia Rajan in 1992. Since then the company is rendering the best HR services full fledged. In the year 2004 it was acquired by world's third largest HR company Vedior NV based of Netherlands. This acquisition...
Managing customer relationship and their financial aspects: Standard Chartered India
Case study - 33 pages - Finance
The objective of the project was to study the choice criteria to decide upon a bank for savings account and accordingly prepare the competitive update, i.e. Standard chartered VS other private banks to facilitate sales. The nature of the project involved a comprehensive market survey in which the...
Risk management in the asset management industry (risk measurement techniques): An evaluation of 'value at risk' tools
Tutorials/exercises - 112 pages - Finance
This Report is divided into two parts. Part I is introductory in nature containing brief profiles of global and Indian mutual fund industries, risk and the mutual fund industry, theoretical aspects of risk management process and various concepts associated with measurement of risks in...
