A discussion of value added with specific reference to the BT Group
Describe how value added is calculated. To what extent are value added, cash flow and profit connected to a company’s sales performance? Discuss, using an extended example. In order to identify how to calculate what value has been added to an organisation it is necessary to understand the factors involved in the calculation and how[...]
VIEW THIS SAMPLEThe marketing strategies of Virgin Active Health Clubs
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The aim of the report is to examine the way in which Virgin Active Health Clubs use various marketing techniques in order to raise their brand awareness and brand equity in a dynamic and newly-evolving market such as in the UK. It is very important that a firm in an emerging market understands[...]
VIEW THIS SAMPLEHow does adopting the latest e-commerce developments affect business and their performance? A case study of Sainsbury’s
(Extracted from full dissertation) 1. Introduction: In the midst of increasing market competition, despite the emergence of the global economy, two new trends and captions have taken their place in the minds of business activists, i.e. e-business and e-commerce. Recently, businesses have fallen in love with e-business and e-commerce; these have become the underlying requirement[...]
VIEW THIS SAMPLECognitive Neuropsychology – Sleep and Adolescence
Sleep is a universal behaviour that has been demonstrated in every animal species studied, from insects to mammals. It is one of the most significant of human behaviours, occupying roughly one-third of our lives. Although the exact functions of sleep are still unknown, it is clearly necessary for survival since prolonged sleep deprivation leads physical[...]
VIEW THIS SAMPLEA report analysing the operations of Hugo Boss in Latin America, specifically Mexico.
Executive Summary: This report analyses the operations of Hugo Boss, a luxury accessories and apparel brand catering to the premium market segment, in Latin America and specifically Mexico. Hugo Boss is headquartered in Metzgin, Germany and is a globally diversified company prevalent in many regions of the world, including Latin America and the Caribbean. While[...]
VIEW THIS SAMPLEUnderestimating costs in public works projects: Error or lie?
Introduction This essay offers a detailed discussion of whether underestimation of costs in public work projects constitutes error or is actually a lie. This discussion is based on the analysis of Flyvbjerg et al. (2002) that showed that psychological, economic and political causes usually affect the integration of risk factors in project budgets. Taking the[...]
VIEW THIS SAMPLEINCIDENCE RESPONSE NOVEL APPROACH TO SECURITY
Formulating an incidence response plan, methodology and responding to incidents based on Technical criteria ABSTRACT This paper proposes a hybrid honeypot implementation that can be used in an organisation providing e-commerce to customers worldwide. A fictitious organisation called Kor-Tech is used as a case study. The architecture is such that low interaction honeypots are installed[...]
VIEW THIS SAMPLEVoice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
Abstract Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is new technology which occupies an effective place in the private sector and in government institutions. In this article, the science of VoIP systems will be discussed; the standard protocols used to implement VoIP systems will be analysed; and the infrastructure of VoIP systems will be presented. In addition,[...]
VIEW THIS SAMPLEAn in-depth analysis of Ocular Melanoma
Ocular Melanoma The eye is an essential organ to the human population. It allows us to perceive detail and to carry out tasks which would otherwise have been impossible. We can see both objects that are distant and those that are very close, for example, the minute detail such as pores in fabric in-between each[...]
VIEW THIS SAMPLESupply Chain Strategies for Agility and Responsiveness in a Global Marketplace
1. Introduction The challenges facing organisations today is the need to respond to increasing levels of volatility in demand and creating greater value at lower cost. The lifecycles of products and technologies are getting shorter; this has required the more rapid introduction of new products. Also, globalisation is putting downward pressure on prices. Meeting these[...]
VIEW THIS SAMPLEProject management and quality plan for designing and implementing an E-commerce system.
LOCATION OF THE DOCUMENT: Document is available at the project team system at the below path F:\MBA\IT Project management\ PID-Final HISTORY OF THE DOCUMENT: Version Number Date of the Issue Description of the version Owner of the change control 1.0 17/08/2010 First issue of draft version Project Sponsor 1.1 13/09/2010 Second issue of draft version[...]
VIEW THIS SAMPLEDemand & balance of payments in developing countries
The ultimate constraint on growth in an open developing country is the balance of payments because it sets the limit to the growth of demand to which supply can adapt – a discussion paper. ABSTRACT This paper draws on Thirlwall’s Law which asserts that if long term balance of payments equilibrium on current accounts is[...]
VIEW THIS SAMPLEFinancial regulations: consumers & financial stability
Introduction: The financial sector, which includes financial institutions (FIs), people, systems and services, is an important part of any nation’s economy. It includes banks, investment funds, insurance companies, etc. (wise geek 2011). All these financial activities need to be regulated and supervised in one way or another and financial regulations play a vital role in[...]
VIEW THIS SAMPLEThe effect of low calorie diets on people with Type II diabetes
In a study of people with Type II diabetes starting a low calorie diet it was found that the levels of the transcript for the gene UCP2 was significantly reduced (>3 fold), but the level of the protein product was found to be unchanged in the same cells. What techniques could be used to investigate[...]
VIEW THIS SAMPLEWhat are the main forms of sampling and when would they be used? How would you sample a ‘hidden population’ (of your choice)?
This essay will examine the main forms of both probability and non-probability sampling. Although there are several sampling methods, for the purposes of this essay three specific examples will be discussed. These are: simple random sampling; cluster sampling; and snowball sampling. I will then explain the sampling method that I would use to sample a[...]
VIEW THIS SAMPLEIs schizophrenia a disease?
When schizophrenia was in its primary stages of definition, it was presented as a novel form of a neuro-degenerative disorder, similar to that which had been previously seen amongst sufferers of Alzheimer’s or Huntington’s diseases (Woods, 1998, p. 1661). Emil Kraepelin (1904) was the first to propose that schizophrenia could be considered as a disease.[...]
VIEW THIS SAMPLEExplain how changes in various economic factors affect a country’s current account balance
Introduction When a country like the UK engages in international trade, it will obtain receipts from and make payments for current transactions in goods and services abroad. A current account balance can be defined as the disparity between a country’s receipts from and payments for current transactions with other countries (OECD Factbook, 2009 pp. 86).[...]
VIEW THIS SAMPLEA review of two articles about the development of social skills in young children.
Introduction This paper provides a review of two articles that focus on the development of social skills that will arguably enhance a child’s social capital. Porath’s (2009) research paper appears to have provided evidence that a teacher’s instructions during pre-school education can act as a pathway from one stage of child development to the following[...]
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