America Case Studies Samples For Students

In a quick span of time, American Apparel has emerged as one of the leading Apparel companies in the US with a unique business strategy of appealing to consumers who look for natural beauty. Over the years since it was founded, American Apparel has earned reputation for its policies like sweatshop-free environment, and environmentally friendly business practices. These policies have made it one of the most respected apparel manufacturer in USA. It continually implemented social welfare programs for its employees like English language training, medical care, and job security. But the company has been facing an allegation regarding some Continue reading...

In the case of Lawrence V Texas, two men were arrested by the police in their searches for arms. They were arrested for engaging in sex that was against the laws of the land. According to the police, it was reported that, the two men were engaging in anal sex. Homosexuality was not legalized than in any state. When they were paraded before a court of law, the accused individuals agreed to the charges that implicated them of the crime. However, they contended that, their acts were protected under the provisions underpinning the fourteenth amendment. In the light of Continue reading...

President Obama

Question one
President Barrack Obama is the 44th president of United States with the American story. He comes from a middle-income family, and he used hard work and education to get ahead in life to where he is at the present. He is also the first African- American to hold the presidential office.
President Obama has displayed several traits during his time in the presidential office and before, that has contributed to his strong leadership. First, he is a good decision maker. By surrounding himself with people who have different views from his, he can get different perspectives. He, Continue reading...

International Microeconomics: Trade Dispute Case Study ‘USCOOL’

Introduction
The advent of bilateral trade talks started all before the general agreement on tariff and trade (GATT). Although the reciprocal tariff act of 1934, came into action after the smooth Hawley tariff act of 1930 as a result of the stock market crash. The reciprocal tariff act served as a negotiating model for GATT. GATT prompted countries to negotiate and reciprocate tariff reduction. The World Trade Organization (WTO) was formed in 1995 after 8 rounds of talk under GATT from 1947 to 1994 to discuss varying issues of trade. WTO was formed to provide an avenue to manage Continue reading...

The Panama Canal is a 77.1 kilometer international waterway constructed by United States of America which was one of the largest public investments of its time. France started the project of the canal in 1881, but had stopped due to engineering issues and high mortality due to diseases like malaria. Later on the US took over the project and started construction in 1904 and was completed in 1914. This waterway links the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. The objective behind this project was to reduce shipping distance. The average time taken to traverse the canal is between 20 Continue reading...

Mark’s Total Cholesterol is below 186mg/dl and that is good, as it is under the 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or less that is a desirable level. His HDL cholesterol that protects against heart disease is 45mg/dL under the 60 mg/dL considered optimal but above the 40 mg/dL considered low. However, it is close and he needs counseling to raise it. His LDL cholesterol of 119mg/dL is within the near optimal range of 100 to 129 mg/dL This LDL level is higher than the American mean level of 115 md/dL and Mark should work to reduce it. His Continue reading...

Introduction

In the history of the United States of America, there have been many cases when the Constitution of the country has been violated. One of the most significant cases, regarding the issue of violating the Constitution of the United States of America, is the case Schenck vs. United States. The case was heard on the third March, 1919. This essay is devoted to the analysis of the case. The essay will be divided into several parts. The first part will be devoted to the issue of the case. In this part, I will outline the main peculiarities of the Continue reading...

Introduction

Telefonica is one of the largest wireless service providers in the world. It has operations in three different continents. It is the number one player in many markets including Spain, Chile and Argentina. Telefonica was originally a state owned company in Spain. However, after the deregulation of state ownership, Telefonica completely revamped its operation and started expanding in new geographies. Telefonica successfully expanded its operation in Latin American countries during 1990s but after the turn of the century faced a lot of competition from other wireless service providers. Currently, it is planning to expand in the European market. This Continue reading...

American Auto Corp is a multinational of automobile manufacturers established in Detroit, MI. Most American and Japanese countries establish factories in Mexico due to availability of cheap labor and high skill that steer production. Mexico plays an important role in America’s global strategy. American firms rely on the Mexican factories due to availability of raw materials such as copper and lead. Consequently, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) allows access to the North American markets to ensure increased productivity. The Mexican factories have received a recommendation because of the improved quality of products they manufacture. The Mexican Continue reading...

Irish Americans have a rich culture, which is rated among the oldest cultures in the globe. The Irish Americans trace their origin from Ireland and they form up to 11% of the American population. They possess a rich culture judging by their education, religious beliefs, and there social life in general. Their Unique culture and strong religious background have influenced the values of ordinary Americans over the years.

Irish Americans cultural Values

The traditional cultural values that characterize the Irish Americans include harmony, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom, honesty, filial piety, and loyalty. These cultural values give Irish Americans a unique identity and psychology despite Continue reading...

The American Red Cross is one of the United States premier humanitarian organizations, dedicated to ease human suffering especially during emergency situation. The organization was founded by Clara Barton on May 21, 1881 in Washington D.C and has since then provided relief to other people. One of the American Red Cross program is the blood collection, processing and distribution. This program was first introduced during the Second World War by Dr. Charles Drew, in order to saves the lives of the American soldiers who were wounded in the battle field. After the war, a nationwide blood donation plan was Continue reading...

The major cost factor that contributed to the choice of chief information officer (CIO) is the low operational cost of IT infrastructure at USA Group than at Sallie Mae. The executive group from the Sallie Mae made a choice based on whose IT organization is better in terms of management and cost of operations. Creg Clancy happened to be the former chief information officer at USA group. This company had several dollars portfolio of student loan hence was larger than Sallie Mae. The company therefore invested $100 million in the information technology five years prior to its merger with Continue reading...

- (a) Identify and briefly describe 3 consequences of Title IX that were positive.
The first positive consequence of Title IX is that Girls and women’s teams have had access to equitable facilities, equipment and uniforms. Before the Title IX laws and regulations come to being in 1972 women and girls were facing some many challenges including discrimination against when allocating resources. The fact that there were few women and girls in sports before 1972 meant that women and girls were not interested in sports. Even though there were at least some women and girls who participated in sports Continue reading...

Abstract

The Great War and the American civil war have had immense effects on the historical, political, social, and cultural context. The outcomes and the processes of the war have greatly influenced the development of the humanity discipline. These ideologies have then been spread over the world to other nations thereby stamping America as the most dominant nation in the world. Furthermore, there have been greater interdisciplinary relationships in humanity and new ideas have been developed. These ideas have gone a step further to enhance the streamlining of governance and social structures by incorporating people from diverse backgrounds.

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Introduction

Nicholas Kurzon’s ‘Sight Unseen’ is an ethnographic documentary film, having claimed about a dozen local and international film distinctions. The documentary focuses on ‘Bali’, an Island Province of Indonesia. Bali has metamorphosed into a great international tourist fascination. The main impetus behind this charisma is that Bali has been encountering a process of ‘Balinese Globalization’. Globalization can be defined as the process of international integration of ideas, politics, economy and products with the inherited cultural change appeal of the mentioned items. Increasing global adherence and appreciation for Democracy, Capitalism, Free Trade, coupled with the resultant advancements in means Continue reading...

Background:

American Airlines were the pioneers in the developing of complex reservation management systems. It was the year 1968; when the American Airlines first introduced the SABRE computerized reservation system. These linked all of the reservation agents that existed across the globe. This system provided the Company the ability for the accumulation of consistent and timely data on reservations. The Company introduced an automated overbooking process in 1968.

Issue(s) Identified:

The American Airlines Company that was once a pioneer in airline industry has been facing some serious issues. An assessment of the overall assessment and issues can be summarized as:
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1. Argue why it is useful or is no longer useful to have the "tele" in telemedicine? (~150 words).
Access to health care has been greatly improved with telemedicine, especially in rural areas and underdeveloped countries (Cisco, 2011; Voice of America, 2010). Although the cost of setting up the equipment is large, the patients receive medical care from a distance with a fraction of travel costs (Voice of America, 2010). Technology helps physicians to virtually be present assisting local practitioners and treating patients. This phenomenon has increased the quality of life of patients especially in areas located kilometers away Continue reading...

United Parcel Services (UPS) is the largest known organization for package delivery service provider. UPS is one of the major organizations that have enhanced supply chain strategy on most businesses globally. Over the years, UPS Company has been keen on transport and shipment in nearly all states globally. Today, the company has enhanced their strategies of shipment and logistics several ways making it world’s number one Shipment and Logistics Company. This paper will focus on the effect of UPS on three major states which include North America, Canada and the USA. In general, UPS deals with freight forwarding, Continue reading...

Answer 1: The Nivea brand is one of the most leading and known skin and beauty care brands across the globe. The company was introduced in the year 1911 and is part of the German Beiersdorf conglomerate. The Nivea brand now extends to more than 14 product varieties across the globe ranging from facial moisturizers to sunscreen, shower products, visage, hair care, body and deodorant (Malhotra et-al, 2006). However, the company has been going through number of challenges all over the world and the biggest challenge was faced in the markets of USA where the brand is less popular Continue reading...

“Issue #20: Is Now the Time for Reparations for African Americans?”

Introduction
The question of reparations to African Americans owing to slavery, lost opportunities, and state-enforced segregation has been long unresolved. The issue keeps emerging into the realms of national debate. The American psyche would not be healed till the time the question of reparations to African Americans is laid to rest, one way or the other.

Arguments for Reparations

Robert Allen, Adjunct Professor for African American Studies at the University of Berkeley, lends his voice in favor of reparations for African Americans. Allen is the editor of the Black Scholar journal and has written eight books covering the odyssey of the blacks Continue reading...

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The Labatt brewery was a well-established brewery in Ontaria, Canada, owned by John Labatt. The case study discusses Labatt’s expansion into Chicago, USA and consequently his retreat. In the first part of the case we discuss the various factors which led to Labatt’s decision to make an entry into the US market. The major push factor responsible for this decision was the incessant price-cutting of beer in the Canadian market which led to declining profits for Labatt. The major pull factors for Labatt were the market size in America and the potential profits & prestige Continue reading...

The Merger of American Airlines & U.S. Airways
1.0 Introduction
A few really important days are worth keeping in mind in connection with the birth of the world’s largest airline. These dates are as given under
This was the first phase only. The next step would cover synchronization of each company’s IT system and familiarity with each other’s different processes. However, even the most vocal supporters must have been relieved that day, as impediments were very much present and many a time victory was snatched from the jaws of defeat. (airlinegeeks.com, 4th March2014)
2.0 Issues and Impediments
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America, just like any other continent of the world is being faced with the social evil of Poverty. The current situation in this era of economic crisis and recession of 2008-2009 is worse than the Great Depression experienced in the 1930’s. This paper, therefore, discusses the challenges, concerns and various perspectives of poverty in America.
Poverty experienced by children is one of its kinds due to the hardships they go through. This is not just based on the lack of proper nutrition but also on the psychological and hormonal imbalance they go through. This consequently interferes to a Continue reading...

Introduction

Levi Strauss and company was established in 1853 by Levi Strauss and produced riveted jeans. Levi Strauss America (LSA) is the largest employing over eighteen thousand staff throughout the Latin States, United States, Canada and Mexico. The company has different marketing brands under its trademark namely: The Slates®, Levis® brand and the Dockers® brand (Downey, 2009).

Does LS&C act in a responsible manner while closing its North America production operations?

Levi Strauss and Company (LS&C) decided to close its North America production operations. The company acted in a responsible and justifiable way. They were RIGHT to close their operations as a result of the challenging productions process; high input costs and low returns Continue reading...

- America’s social capital reserve has continually been eroded.
- The erosion of America’s social capital is a matter of urgency and concern, and it does matter to the general society at large.
- Despite the detrimental effects that the erosion of social capital in America has brought, there still exist ways that can result in the replenishment of social capital.
In measuring the level of civic engagement in America, Dr. Putnam uses some variables that he believes can help in the explanation of the malady – erosion of social capital. Some of these variables that he uses include:
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The difference of understanding: The U.S team feels that there instructions are not properly followed. If the Indian team is described of a deadline, such is never fulfilled. On the contrary, Indian team argues that the instructions are not properly conveyed. So that they could understand and deliver.
The Turnover: The U.S time finds exhausting, the turnover at Indian chapter. It creates disturbances and confusion. The Indian team is finding it difficult to adjust with the U.S work values hence move as soon as the opportunity is available.
National culture and organization culture play a dominant role in this Continue reading...

American expatriates living in Europe face a great deal of trials and tribulations. The absence of their close family members and friends affects them emotionally as they go about their day to day lives. They always try to get avenues for online chats at the slightest opportunity. They also face socio-cultural challenges as their way of life is totally different from that of the natives. Their diet and general behaviour differs in so many ways and expatriates can take quite some time to fit in comfortably in the European culture. Language barrier is another common challenge faced which makes Continue reading...

There are two hypotheses on the migration of early humans in the New World or the Americas. These two hypotheses are the Land Route: Ice-Free Corridor and the Coastal Route hypothesis. According to the theory of Land Route Theory, humans migrated from Siberia to Alaska across a land bridge that were exposed before the start of the Ice Age. It was around 22 to 25 thousand years ago that humans crossed the Bering land where it served as a link to the New World. On the other hand, the Coastal Route hypothesis suggests that humans from East Asia must Continue reading...

Source of Diversity Present at Eli Lilly

Gender
Gender is one source of diversity at Eli Lilly. In the year 2006, Eli Lilly had more that forty one thousand employees within its ranks in all its global outlets. Out of the number of the employees working in the United States of America, 45.4 percent of them were of the female gender. Additionally, 45.1 percent of its entire global workforce is also made of the female gender. This amounts to close to half of the workforce from either gender.

Experience

Experience at the workplace is very important. It is one of the factors that employers consider when hiring. Continue reading...

Islamophobic Media in Case of Park51

The past decade has experienced an increased growth of disdain for Muslims in the west especially in America. It has been a period where the western people have not hesitated to voice their opinions and expressions about Islam. The growing disdain, especially in America has been due to the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York. However, the proposal for the construction of an Islamic center close to the site of 9/11 terrorist attack provoked anti-Muslims activists who created a notion that the proposal was a scheme by Muslims in America to conquer the hallowed Continue reading...

In chapter three of A People's History of the United States, author Howard Zinn makes it clear that the socioeconomic conditions of colonial America were anything but democratic. Zinn paints a picture of Indian uprisings, negro revolts, and white servant rebellions that betray our conventional understanding of the earliest events of American history.
At the beginning of the Revolutionary War in the 1770s, the colonies were highly-divided. Aristocratic, white landholders owned most of the wealth while poor whites, negro slaves, and Indians comprised the majority of the American populace. While the white elites usually had the backing of England Continue reading...

There are several issues that American Express faces in regard to the advertisement of the credit card. The American Express is concerned in capturing the attention of current and potential customers. It has engaged in the advertisement of the services especially on the advantages of using credit cards. The organization has sought celebrities to be in the front lines from different dimensions (Palan, Morrow and Trapp 57). This tends to attract the potential customers to join the company’s services that are offered through the use of credit cards. The other issue regards the increased competition from other companies Continue reading...

Management

Sands Hotel and Casino is observed to be implementing both preventive and detective controls in its day to day operation. Preventive controls are its proactive measures that ensure compliance of various operations to set objectives and standard operating procedures of the company and that of the regulating institution. On the other hand, detective controls are aimed to spot any errors or deviation from standard (University of Vanderbilt, 2014). Below are its identified critical control activities and corresponding control type:

Potential Areas for Additional Control

In the article of the American University in Cairo (2011), it mentioned about corrective controls, which hinge on errors or Continue reading...

Ancient Egypt The Egyptian applies symbolic art that is highly developed to depict a complicated realistic mixture. Symbolism plays a part in establishing order. The hierarchical scale of a drawing depicts the importance in the society.
Cartouche: This is an oval with a horizontal line in one end to depict a royal name. A cartouche replaces the earlier serekh. It uses the horizontal line for the name to fit.
Gothe style The French in 12 A.D apply this style of medieval art that encompasses sophistication due to the use of figurative, illumination of manuscripts, and fresco.
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Dr. A.B.C
The purpose of this case study is to explore the reasons behind the growth and advancement, of a corporation in aviation industry that has successfully evolved, in spite of technological advancements and challenges since 1937.
Air Canada is a case in example how a fully government owned company can go on to become the best airlines in North America, and a force to reckon with in the whole of the world. From humble beginning in 1937, with a fleet of Lockheed L-10A, it now has the most modern fleet in North America. I would like to stress, Continue reading...

The United States has through its history faced threats to its peaceful existence, even before the declaration of independence was signed. Acts of terrorism within the United States present a threat to the peaceful existence of the citizens of the United States even in the present day. The worst terrorist attack on United States soil occurred in September 2001 when coordinated attacks destroyed the twin world trade centre in New York, an attempted attack on the Pentagon and another failed attack, all carried out by the Al Qaeda terrorist group by hijacking commercial airplanes. Previously, terrorist attacks were recorded Continue reading...

Question 1

American express issues its cards directly to their customers and also deals directly with the businesses that accept its cards. This is as opposed to Visa and MasterCard that issue their cards through banks and also uses the services of banks such as Chase Bank and Bank of America to deal with the merchants. This strategy has given American Express a unique opportunity to be able to deal with customers’ complaints as they have access to the transactions and also to the merchants that offer their cardholders services, something that Visa and MasterCard cannot do since they have no Continue reading...

Since early 1990s, there have been issues relating to water problems, conflicts, and compromises over water. Projects have been established to make appropriate documents relating the issues, problems and solutions to the west conflicts and settlements over water. This research currently will offer on various ways the government handling the problem of water rights of Native Americans tribes in Arizona. These tribes include the Hopi, Navajo, and the Pima tribes in Arizona. The group participates on Federal Negotiation team as activities intensify and more progress made for these teams. Thus, it is the drive of this project to digitize Continue reading...

A beast winter storm carrying lashings of wind and rain and to the extent that 18 in of snow to the East Coast has disturbed adventures for voyagers heading to Thanksgiving meals. Many flights were postponed and hundreds were crossed out the nation over on Wednesday, and today, as of recently almost 40 flights have been wiped out, as per Flightstats. On Wednesday, NASA discharged a frightening picture consumed from room indicating the sprawling storm moving from the Midwest as its untidy blend of snow, sprinkle and wailing winds headed to the East.
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Equality, fairness and justice form the hallmark of a democratic society. Indeed, the creation of equal rights in the Bill of rights was a bold step towards the achievement of the goals of the founders of the nation, who wanted citizens to enjoy the hard won freedom and liberty. However, it could be argued that the Six Amendment was written under the veil of ignorance. This is because a majority of the independent states still allowed slavery and women were not allowed to vote, let alone lead. Women were seen as domestic managers and inferior to men. The level Continue reading...