Village Case Studies Samples For Students

Strategic Planning Process Issues

Steve Cantwell, the external consultant hired by Mueller-O’Keefe Home. His task was to assist Mueller-O’Keefe in developing a long-term plan for the house, which would plan further capital development and consider the possibility of including new services. Steve Cantwell’s analysis of the situation and the method of evaluation is consistent with the strategic planning process. Thus, he spent significant amount of time analyzing external market environment and the internal situation in Mueller-O’Keefe. His suggestions were made with consideration of the organizational capabilities and the alternatives available in the market.

However, the process used by Cantwell lacks a ...

Ottawa (City) v. Minto Communities Inc., 2009 Can LII 65802 (ON SCDC)

The City of Ottawa was the appellant, and the Minto Communities was the respondent. The Minto Community had applied to the City of Ottawa to amend the Manotick Secondary Plan that was part of the Official Plan of Ottawa city. The Council was against the amendment of the Plan, which led to the Minto Community filing for an appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board claiming the Planning Act stated that it was their right. The Board held in favor of the Community allowing the council to amend ...

Question 1

Microfinance’s have gained popularity among the many in the low-income category. Microfinance and microcredit facilities targets to provide poor people with small loans. The loan provided attracts low-interest rates and can be paid over a reasonable period without overburdening the poor to eradicating poverty. The services have been popularized by Nongovernmental organizations and social entrepreneurs between 1970s and 1980s.
In Bangladesh Grameen Bank was the first to be established in 1976. The microfinance was founded by Mohammad Yunus, who is an economics professor. The professor targeted to eliminate poverty from the local villager hence, the model adopted by ...

Law

Corey Stoughton, who is a Staff Attorney has stated in his speech made before the New York State Judiciary Committee during the state assembly that one of his proposals is to reform the courts and justice system in New York for the benefit of the people and the state. This is in accordance to the move of the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) which aims to promote and enhance the essential rights of the people pursuant to the Constitution of the state and the Bill of Rights under the U.S. Constitution (NY Civil Liberties Union, 2013). Stoughton raised the ...

Despite the numerous efforts of non-governmental organizations and local citizens aimed at the preservation of the Acheen Street Malay Mosque Village in George Town, local authorities continue to implement their vision of the area redevelopment. Draw up the comprehensive plan that describes all possible ways of increasing public awareness about this issue among the local population and global community. This plan will include every instrument available for PHT in such situation, thus allowing the Honorable Secretary to choose the most efficient tools of attracting attention to this problem.

Issues

The question whether to preserve the architectural heritage of the Acheen ...

The environment in which this ethical dilemma case is based on is in Nepal, in the slopes that rise towards the village of Muklinath. During the occurrence of the event, the author was in a party that was half way to the destination, at an 18000 foot pass that they had to traverse to reach the village. In his company were his anthropologist friend and three other different climbing parties of New Zealanders, Japanese, the Swiss and the porters and guides who were assisting them in their climb. In their climb towards the crest, the party encountered a half naked sadhu, ...

Lech has maintained the reputation of being the paradise of skiers because of its luxury winter resorts and summer holiday destinations. The place has the best integration of the architecture and the natural environment creating a carefully selected mix that promotes business and environmental, cultural and social conservation. It was awarded the most beautiful village in Europe among others because of its responsible tourism practices and vast supply of skiing terrains. With more than 110km of piste and other sporting facilities, Lech qualifies as a world-class tourism destination. It recognizes the World Tourism Organization Global Code of Ethics which endeavors to ...

Mike Davis has an experience of more than seven years in the field outdoor sporting goods; he has worked on the famous stores. Mike did not have any degree as he did not complete his higher education, but he attended some courses related to management from a local community college. Because of his knowledge and his efforts, he became able to secure the entry-level management position. Mike was an enthusiastic person despite enjoying his job he was used to seek for new opportunities. Mike has a dream that he could open his personal store where he can enjoy the ...

“Road threat to Nepal's top tourist area”, an article by Mr. Sanjaya Dhakal published in BBC News Asia discusses about the development of roads in the Annapurna region of Nepal which is one of the most important tourist attractions of Nepal known for its trekking areas. The road construction was welcomed by some villagers as it was thought to enhance transportation and alleviate poverty by facilitating development (Bezruchka and Lyons 189). But the trekkers as well as the people who made a living out of the tourism and trekking business of the area dislike the move. The trekkers believed that ...

Introduction

Nathaniel Hawthorne ranks among the world’s major authors. His proficiency in the art of literature, particularly short fiction is unmatched. Two of his most famous works are Young Goodman Brown and The Minister’s Black Veil. In these two short fictional stories, Hawthorne portrays a romantic view of sin and people. Like many other romantic literature pieces, the setting of the stories is dark and gloomy. Religion plays a huge role in both stories. History reveals that the American nation was partly founded through the ideals of religion. From its inception, religion has helped to shape and define the modern ...

Introduction

Mount Kembla inhabits a significant place in the mining history of New South Wales due to uncertainty that occurred in the past. The past of mount Kembla is associated with the infamous explosion that takes the lives of ninety six residents in 1902.
The mountain is situated in about eleven kilometers west of Wollongong and spreads to southern part of Farnborough Heights. Figtree is located in the east while mount Keira is located to the north. In 1770, the mountain was discovered by Captain James Cook who referred to the mountain as “a round hill”, due to the fact that ...

UPSE v. Dept. of Health & ors. 2010 PESC 29

The Prince Edward Island Union of Public Sector Employees (UPSE) sought to make a claim of gender discrimination against the Prince Edward Island Department of Health on the basis that they advertised jobs and specifically stated that applicants must be male only. The Board of Arbitration found that this specification was, in context, understandable as the roles were for people who collect urine samples from men in which they are required to stand behind the subjects during the sample being given. The Board ruled that the ‘men only’ specification was to preserve the dignity of the male sample givers. However, ...

Vision of a Model Research Center

Rachel’s style of leadership in ICCR is definitely a transformational one given that the research center was her idea and all other employees seem to be following her vision. One of the assumptions of this kind of leadership is that it believes that people tend to follow those who inspire them. This is evidenced in Rachel’s leadership as she even has women in her organization looking up to her as a role model. Rachel is also a transformational leader as can be seen by the fact that she believes in injecting energy and enthusiasm into ICCR; this is why she ...