Essays on Overview

The article named ‘The Mentally Ill in the Criminal Justice System: An overview of historical causes and suggested remedies’ by Arthur J.Lurigio and Andrew Harris examines the number of persons with serious mental illness (PSMIs) that are present in the criminal justice system. According to statistical data, PSMIs are found in large numbers in the correctional facilities, making up to 15-20% of the prison population. The cost of keeping and processing the PSMIs in the criminal justice system is proportional to the safety and security of the general population. Such a large amount of PSMIs has led to drastic ...

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Introduction

The research topic is virtual reality on serious games in 2D. Virtual reality also referred to as virtual environment, refers to a computing technology that produces an artificial environment, which emulates the real world (Bennett 2014, p. 263). Serious games simulate reality in teaching and training environments (Crookall 2010, p. 898). The games play a role in enhancing the understanding of vital concepts, and the developing of cognitive skills. They are important pedagogic mediums since they are in a better position to encapsulate the imagination of learners than traditional teaching methods can. ...

Swatch Group is a conglomerate that is actively involved in the design, manufacture and sale of finished watches and watch components. The watch company is popular for running a number of entities that bring together a lot of revenue to the parent company. One of the possible niches that Swatch can explore is the smartwatch industry. This is an industry that some smartphone companies like Apple have exploited successfully and contain a significant market share. The purpose of this report is to conduct a critical analysis of the major environmental trends in order to deduce the opportunities and threats ...

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Introduction: The importance of the topic. Purpose, method and scope of the paper. A detailed outline of the topics to be covered in the final paper is described below:

Abstract: A self-contained short summary.

Chapter 1: Introduction Section 1.1: Background: Facts about Mars and about earlier missions.

Section 1.2: Goals and Objectives: Statement of goals and objectives

Chapter 2 : Mission Overview Section 2.1: Land site selection and Gale Crater: Criteria of selection and geological characteristics of gale Crater and Mount Sharp. Section 2.2: Technical Details: Details of science payload, spacecraft, rover, communication system, and rocket. Section 2.3: Mission Timeline: Shows the timeline of events from prelaunch.

Chapter 3 : Mission Detail

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The Award. Eligibility

The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award was established in the 1987 by the U.S. Congress in order to recognize the companies that managed to implement well-functioning quality management systems. An underlying aim of the Award is to raise awareness about quality management programs and promote their introduction by the U.S. companies. Importantly, the Award is part to the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program that is implemented by the National Institute of Standards and Technology that represents a part of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The Baldrige Program is public private-partnership that promotes companies’ performance excellence (NIST, 2016). The activities, run ...

Analysis of alcohol abuse from sociological perspective

Annotated Bibliography Kissin, B. (1983). The biology of alcoholism, Volume 6: The pathogenesis of alcoholism psychosocial factors. New York, NY: Plenum Press. The book of Benjamin Kissin (1983) examines the natural history of alcoholism. The author defines the reasons and factor that cause or can lead to the alcoholism. There are various factors that can contribute to the contemporary social issue, such as “moral turpitude, willfulness, and role modeling, urbanization, environmental, stress, oral personality, genetic predisposition, and biochemical defects. The source will be very valuable since it makes the connection between the poverty and alcoholism. causes of the alcoholism ...

Kansas City Metro Areas

General overview The majority of facilities supporting the homeless are shelters, thus they may have the waiting list. Moreover, there is an eligibility criterion and the list of requirements, i.e., a candidate shall prove employment search, or have dependents.

HOMELESS POPULATION

(816) 483-9927 http://sheffieldplace.org/, Executive Director Email: ST Eligibility Criterion: single mothers and homeless families. Homeless mother with up to five dependent children, or in the third trimester of pregnancy. Services provided include housing and transitional programs for mothers, children and families. The organization is linking the homeless with employers and housing. Services are suitable for urban immigrants and ethnic minority ...

Welch Allyn: Overview

Welch Allyn is a global manufacturer of medical diagnostic equipment and a leading provider of healthcare solutions ("Overview," n.d.). The company has a long history on innovative solutions for healthcare provider and patients at large. Welch Allyn has since continued to cater for medical practice needs by rolling out numerous patents including a classic, flagship invention of first direct-illuminating, hand-held ophthalmoscope in 2015 ("Overview"). If anything, Welch Allyn contributes to healthcare system by offering clinical and care solutions for practices, hospitals, clinics, community health centers and medical schools ("Overview"). Welch Allyn represents, or is part of, medical device industry. ...

Executive Summary

The purpose of the paper was to assess Canadian market for the ability of CBT, the UK-based supermarket chain, to enter it. Environmental analysis was made taking into account political situation in the country, economic overview, legal aspect and socio-cultural perspective. It was found that CBT is going to have more opportunities than threats. Competitive analysis showed that supermarket industry in Canada is monopolistically competitive. The characteristics of such market were properly described. In general, there are three main CBT’s competitors and numerous small, therefore, the company should enter Canadian market with some competitive advantages. In order to ...

Human Resource Management

Gap Incorporated.

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1.Company Overview and Introduction6 1.1 Company mission..6 1.2 Company vision.6 1.3 Sources of revenue.7 1.4 Industry information and Market share.7 1.5 Number of employees and their demographics..8 2.Problem Definition and Research Objectives..10 2.1 Problem.11 2.2 Decision statement12 2.3 Research objectives12 3.Business Case for Business Research14 4. Research Plan and Methodology.16 4.1 Quantitative vs. Qualitative Data17 4.2 Secondary Data Collection.19 4.3 Primary Data Collection Tools20 4.4.Sampling Approacp0 5.Survey22 5.1 Survey Design Rationale.22 5.2 Focus Group Questions Rationale24 6. Implementation and Communication Plan26 6.1 Implementation Plan26 6.2 Timeline..28 6.3Budget..29 6.4 Communication plan30 8. References.32 7. Appendices

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1.0. Introduction Current data released by OFGEM (Office of Gas and Electricity Market) shows that the prices of energy (both gas and electricity) are at persistent increase in the wake increasing market concentration in the industry (OFGEM, 2014). In such situation, the government has to intervene either through Demand Side or Supply Side Management to balance the situation. This paper sets out to analyse the current trends in the energy sector of the UK from every critical angle. It also aims to connect them to the economic concepts to come up with the most appropriate solution in the end. ...

Nurses play many roles in the delivery of patient care. One important nursing role is case management. However, consumers will not be able to optimize the health benefits of services from case managers if they do not understand this role and how to access related services. For this reason, access to information about case managers is paramount especially on the internet which has become a primary source of information for many consumers. However, it is important to appraise such information about case managers to determine the accuracy and ensure that patients have realistic expectations. The purpose of this paper ...

Business Report: Fantastic Food

Introduction

Histogram Median and Inter-quartile Correlation Coefficient staff head and weekly customers Staff health and Weekly Sales Staff head and Profitability “Fast Food Facts: Where We Are Now Overview The present presentation seeks to overview potential opportunity for Fantastic Fast Food to expand its customer base in the stronger market. Therefore, findings from short survey are discussed to seek potential opportunities to expand its outlets, size, location and restaurant chain to enhance its overall performance.

Descriptive

The survey data was taken for 20 outlets located in different localities in United Kingdom. The mean values show that the average staff headcount ...

The Clean Air Act (CAA) was introduced by the federal government to control air pollution throughout the United States and is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). While the CAA pertains the keeping the air clean for public health and the environment, the economic implications of the act are numerous. Some of the economic benefits connected to the act are increased public health, improved agricultural yields and reducing the greenhouse effect. In the Second Prospective Study done in March 2011 by the EPA to determine the true cost and benefits of the CAA, it was determined that the ...

Part 1

Chronic diseases are the leading cause of deaths occurring in the country as far as the current statistics are concerned. The most common chronic diseases include; stroke, heart disease, cancer, obesity, diabetes and arthritis (CDC, 2016). Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate that about 117 million people of the total adult population have at least one chronic disease (CDC, 2016). This statistic translates to one in every four adults having, at least, one chronic condition (CDC, 2016). In 2010, seven out of 10 disease-related death cases were as a result of chronic diseases (CDC, ...

Abstract

With the increased competition in the airline industry, especially in the low fare segment, Ryanair, the initiator if this segment in Europe, is faced with various pressures, coming from its competitors, external environment or industry trends. While the company has the resources to manage the challenges of the 21st century, which tops with the necessity to become a global brand, it also requires a sound strategy. This report starts with analysing the internal and external environment of Ryanair, in order to identify the strategic directions that it can pursue in its globalization approach and it further proposes a global ...

INDIVIDUAL MEMO: IDENTIFYING BEST PRACTICES FOR HOMELESS SERVICES IN A BUSINESS DISTRICT

Executive Summary The City Heights Business Association is interested in understanding the best practices for homeless services to deal with the relatively large population of homeless individuals in the business improvement district (City Heights Business Association, 2016). The organization has services available in the form of funding and partners, but the organization is very concerned about what the most important method for dealing with the problem of homelessness in the United States— and particularly in their district and surrounding districts— might be. This discussion is an overview of the various options that the City Heights Business Association might have ...

A Review Paper on Tribological and Mechanical Properties of Ternary Nitride based Coatings

Chauhan, K. V., & Rawal, S. K. (2014). A Review Paper on Tribological and Mechanical Properties of Ternary Nitride based Coatings. Procedia Technology, 14, 430-437. doi:10.1016/j.protcy.2014.08.055 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212017314000917 The paper reviews the nanotribological researches that are required to create basic understanding of the interracial phenomena on the lesser scale in the nanostructured polymers employed in the storage if magnetic systems and for other commercial applications. In many fields of the electromagnetic and coating applications such as the use in the automobile and the aircraft sectors, the wear and the friction of the moving parts is a critical aspect to be put ...

Business Cycle Theory

Annotated Bibliography Arnold, L. G. (2002). Business cycle theory. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Business cycle theory is a comprehensive overview that engages a wide range of schools of thought to explain the cycles in business and which use different mathematical techniques and methods. This book is a great resource for students and academics alike who wish to engage in a historical overview of business cycle theories primarily after Keynes, but also to understand and identify the main elements that delineated the schools before keys. The book presents the information in both its historical and analytical context and underscores similarities ...

Overview of Quantitative and Qualitative Article

Overview of a Quantitative Article

Sarna et al. (2014) article titled “Impact of a Smoking Cessation Educational Program on Nurses’ Interventions” aims to evaluate the effects of a short education program on smoking cessation on nursing interventions used with a smoker. The study also explored the effect of the behavior of smoking nurses on the outcomes of the education program. Sarna et al. (2014) research question explored the effects of nurses who smoke on the outcomes of educational programs that teach on issues of treatment of tobacco dependency. The research question was identified by noting a gap in the ...

Management Performance Analysis: Dillard’s Inc. – Chapter 2

Chapter 2 Situation Analysis - Dillard’s Inc. Each and every company that exists must have a situation; the prevailing terms and conditions under which a company operates in. Dillard’s Inc. is not an exception; it operates, which any given context (Harrison& John, 2010). Although the term situation is not properly understood by several investors, it is worth acknowledging it since it houses a firm and its operations; at times its favorable to the business or not. Ideally, a situational analysis is primarily based on the general position or rather the context under which a given firm is ...

Our solar system is a collection of some cosmic “neighbors” in space existing in a certain range. This extraordinary system of space bodies includes: a Sun, 8 planets with 140 moons, dwarf planets, comets, and asteroids. In the center of the Solar System, there is average in size and age, yellow star that people call it the Sun. Around it, for about five billion years, 8 planets and different celestial bodies have been circling in the eternal dance (Seasky.org. “The Solar System”). The size of the planets ranges from the small stone worlds to the giants consisting of ice ...

HIV or Human Immunodeficiency Virus is a communicable pathogen majorly responsible for the prevalence of AIDS or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome in a majority of the population. According to the report generated by WHO (2013), there were over 35 million people infected with HIV. When compared to the general populations, the virus is most common in gay and bisexual men, Caribbean and African communities, Aboriginal populations, women and people injecting illicit drugs . HIV is present in the semen, blood, breast milk or vaginal fluid of the infected individuals. While the likelihood of contracting HIV through the casual environment is ...

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The brand Mr. Coffee is the object of current investigation. Nowadays this brand belongs to the company Jarden Consumer Solutions.The last one is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jarden Corporation (Jarden CS, 2016). The brand Mr. Coffee has appeared in 1972. It has become quite popular among Americans since that time. But it cannot always be. A lot of competitors have appeared on the market. In this case, it needs to analyze the current strategy of the brand and find new perspective ways to further develop if it is possible. The system of core values, which characterize Mr. Coffee ...

In this age of globalized competition and digital media connecting with the world on a 24/7 basis, the companies that have been able to invent and re-invent are the ones that have able to grow and succeed. The celebrated Japanese automotive giant Toyota Industries Corporation is one such company that has strategized and positioned the product and services in view of the times and thus has been able to strengthen its position in the sector amidst strong competition. Toyota has diversified and expanded immensely since starting in 1926 with manufacturing automatic looms, into textile machinery, automobiles (vehicles, engines, car ...

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As we know, Toronto is the largest city in Canada and the administrative center of the province Ontario. The population of Toronto accounts more than 2,6 million people (Statcan.gc.ca, 2015). At the same time, Toronto together with the nearest cities of Mississauga, Brampton, Markham and some others forms agglomeration of the Greater Toronto Area. It is the most populous metropolitan area in Canada. The rapid growth of population in Toronto has started in the 1970s (Riverdaletoronto.com, 2016). It was connected with the outflow of the English-speaking population and business from province Quebec. Nowadays, Toronto is a multinational city ...

Abstract

This essay outlined a debatable question associated with humanity which is the greatest threat to global biodiversity. Biodiversity exists abundantly in the form of plants, animals, and organisms that is imperative to satisfy our basic needs. However, it is widely threatened over the years, and many organisms have gone into extinction due to various activities frequently driven by humans. Numerous species and ecosystems are being put to the threat of destruction with a higher rate of extinction. In fact, the technological advancement has transformed the world that leads to deforestation & habitat revolution, food demand, overexploitation, the introduction of invasive ...

The Electoral College is an integral part of the current election process of the United States. Created during the Constitutional Convention of 1787, the establishment of Electors and electors was developed through debate of the Virginia Plan, which proposed that Congress should elect the president. However, concerns of the president being controlled by Congress and fears over a small group of individuals being able to dictate who would hold office presented the need to change the plan. For this reason, the Electoral College, which attempts to proportionately divide state votes among delegates. While it has been contested that the ...

Chapter 1: Topic and Problem 4

Problem Statement 5 Purpose of the Study 5 Research Question and Hypothesis 5 Limitation of the Study 6 Chapter 2: Literature Review 7 Literature Review 7 Homework as an Efficient Assessment Tool 7 Homework as Negligible and Impractical Assessment Tool 9 Discussion of the Hypothesis 11 Chapter: Research Methodology 12 Research Methodology 12 Overview of the Research Methodology 12 Proposed Research Design 12 Sampling Technique 12 Research Design 12 Participants 12 Data Collection Method 13 Instrument 13 Procedures 14 Data Analysis 14

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Chapter 1 Traditional educational system (for all levels) requires after-school activities which are related to the lessons ...

I. Introduction Because of the intent of its purpose, this Advertising Strategy Brief will focus upon the salubrious qualities of the Muslim community, in terms of their sympathetic feelings towards Paris after the terror attacks of the city in November of 2015. The forthcoming details of this brief hopes to create an effective planning model and campaign, to mitigate the bad influence which is growing against Muslim society. Changing the perception of this group, under the task authorized by the Government, calls for a marketing strategy to address the negative media directed at Muslims perceived by the general public.

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Public Relations

Definitions Public relation is a term that has evolved over the years with varied interpretations based on its application and understanding. According to Hunt's definition, PR is the organization of communications amid a business and its community. Management, as used in the definition, indicates how a business is coordinated using the available information to achieve its desired goals. However, interaction or communication is employed in the definition to signify that the interchanged message should be well comprehended by an organized group working to achieve a single objective (Ledingham et al., 2015). The public will signify a group that is ...

The procedure of sports facility management is a tedious and lengthy subject. A proper understanding of the details of sports facility management can deliver an enjoyable experience to the managers. Facilities management is not limited to designing, planning, leasing, product management, space planning, capital management, property management, construction management, and real estate planning, acquisition and disposal. It is a much broader concept than the activities mentioned above. A sports facility manager must understand these disciplines to conduct the event in a successful manner. The essay deals with the role of a facility manager, the health, and safety legislation that ...

A Socio-Linguistic Study

Literature Review A Socio-Linguistic Study

Abstract

The enduring widespread political and public engagements in the Arab world have actually empowered many segments of the public in those regions. The debate on the impact of social media on various aspects of the Arab world as well as globally continues among the Arab policy makers. The incessant strong progress, acceptance and diversity of the usage of social media platforms across the entire Arab world in the recent years, specifically in 2012points to the fact that many well-known movements like the Arab Spring and extensive social media usage are sweeping the Arab world. ...

Summary and Outline for Business Proposal

The Heritage Sandwich Co. is a well known for its premium sandwiches made of finest local ingredients and best local bread. The proposal consists the business plan of the company that presents its business and financial overview. Along with that, it offers the future business perspective of the company. The proposal consists of an analysis for forecasting the future growth opportunities (Freed, Romano & Freed, 2011). The proposal does not contain any risk analysis that presents the uncertainties that may occur in the future while carrying on its operations.

Purpose of the proposal

The purpose of the proposal is to present the business prospect ...

The Globalization Effect

The Globalization Effect

Political and Economic Overview

Located on Africa’s southeastern coast, Mozambique is a picturesque country with abundant natural resources, a diverse population, a rich cultural heritage, and a troubled political history. The former European colony underwent a period of turbulent political and economic change during the latter half of the 20th century. As Guilengue (2015, para. 2) asserts, the phases began with a decade-long struggle to gain its independence from Portugal in 1975. Mozambique continued its political transformation, going from a one-party state system (1975-1992) to its current multiparty democratic system (Guilengue, 2015, para. 2). During this transitional period, the ...

Business Decision-Making

Business

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1.1 Market Research Plan for UK Launch 2 1.2 Research Methodology 3 2.1 Employee Salary Analysis and Calculation 5 3.1 Sales Projection 6 4.1 Management Information System 8

Conclusion 10

Executive Summary Effective decision making is considered as an important factor in identifying a specific problem, analyzing possible solutions, and evaluating possibilities in order to achieve a long-term goal. In this discussion, a case of a new product aiming to enter a new market is in the process of deciding whether to push the plan through or not based on the results of the market research. The product to be ...

Introduction

Globalization can be defined as the intensified way the people and governments of different people interact and the acceleration of these interactions (Ritzer, 2010). Normally, the focus is on the changes occurring in the political and economic spheres. However, it is now being recognized at large that globalization does have a significant impact on local culture. Culture can be understood broadly as the overall ways in which a society preserves, identifies, organizes, sustains, and expresses itself. The gist of this literature is to describe the consequences and benefits of globalization within the Sudan context. Additionally, it covers policies proposed ...

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Depression is a Mental Illness

Even today, the word ‘depression’ continues to mean the condition of feeling down or low. Very few understand this term in its medical context, which defines depression as a serious mental illness (Depression: Overview 2015). It is a health condition that demands imperative attention from doctors as well as loved ones of the patient in order to help him/her recover. Depressive disorders can exist in myriad forms. It can be classified as major depression, where the onset of depression is episodic (What is Depression? 2015). Persistent depressive disorder is more long-lasting. Its symptoms continue for more ...

Introduction

The several miscarriages of justice have been determined through the last years within the United Kingdom. However, current judicial system in the country is facing the radical question whether the justice system required the profound reformation. At first it should be said that miscarriage of justice represents the mishap and failure in achievement of certain goal. This failure exists in form of failure to attain the desired result which should be delivered by the state body having the judicial authority. The issue of efficiency in work of the Crown Prosecution Service in the prevention of the miscarriages in justice ...

In terrorism cases, it appears that complicity and vicarious liability are in fact less difficult for prosecutors to establish in terrorism cases. In the case of federal law, there is a certain procedure by which prosecutors determine both complicity and vicarious liability with respect to terrorism cases. There is a certain ease with the charge of complicity given the nature of the law. In the context of conspiracy, each person involved in the crime – no matter how big or small his or her attachment, may be associated and thereby deemed complicit and subject to federal indictment (Dempsi 2006). There ...

Company A: Apple Inc.

Overview of the Company Apple is company based in the United States and which deals in a wide variety of products and services including product designs, mobile communication, and manufacture of personal computers, sale of software and accessories, provision of networking solutions and sale of music players, digital content and applications. Some of the products provided by the company include iPad, Apple Watch, iPhone, Mac and operating systems. The company’s headquarters are in Cupertino, California.

Risks the Plan Describes and Covers

Technology Changes With the production technology advancing at a faster rate and speed, Apple faces the risk of its products becoming technologically irrelevant ...

One of the most common environmental pollution observed in many parts of the world is the formation of haze. This phenomenon is predominantly visible in those geographies where the air pollution is on the higher side, which may be multiple times more than what has been believed to be safe. Essentially, haze which appears as a blanket of smoke over a wide area occurs when the tiny invisible pollutants suspended in the air absorbs and scatters sunlight thereby reducing the clarity of our vision to a great extent . Air pollution, the primary factor behind haze can be either natural ...

Introduction

There is a requirement for the federal agencies to award contracts belonging to the government in relation to the several acquisition laws, as well as, regulations. If any party who is interested in securing a government contract holds that an agency has inherently violated the procurement laws, he may file a bidding protest with the Government Accountability Office. Such violations are comprised of improperly soliciting for a good or service and in awarding a contract. The office provides an expeditious and also an inexpensive way of resolving bid protests. The following article will, in essence, choose a contract decision ...

[Dissertation: Music]

Chapter 1: Introduction: Advances in technological innovation and affordability has revolutionised many aspects of modern society. Perhaps nowhere is this more observable within the entertainment industry than for electronic music. The later part of the 1980s witnessed a boom in the creation of a vast array of original sub-genres; where many pioneers developed and honed new techniques, making extensive usage of new technologies and affordable studio equipment on offer (source?). In the United Kingdom (UK) two such genres that were initially developed during this period were ‘Drum and Bass’ and ‘Jungle’. For these styles of music, an ...

Introduction

The maritime industry is an important portal to business, transport and communication as it connects the land through the seas and water (Kim, 2001, pg 95). There are a number of industries that depend entirely on the maritime industry since transport on water provides maximum efficiency on bulk cargo. It is the reason that the maritime industry has to be structured so as to deliver goods in time, in bulk and in the safest way and conditions possible. There are strategies laid down that affect the supply chain in the maritime industry. The strategies are to ensure that water ...

The prevalence of HIV/AIDS in San Juan cannot be ignored due to the dangers it poses to the public, the alarming rate at which new people are getting affected and the number of death being reported on a daily basis (CDC, 2011). Thus, this health promotion initiative proposal which its main objectives is to create public awareness on HIV/AIDS, getting people to go for testing and establishment of health facilities is essential to curb the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in San Juan. As of 2012, it is estimated that 19,067 people in San Juan were diagnosed to be living ...

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The Capital Structure of Chinese Companies

Introduction Several researches have been conducted to demonstrate the current structure of the Chinese markets, which appears to significantly vary across various industries (Morri and Beretta 2008). Apparently, in order to understand the intricacies of the capital structure in China, it is important to consider that capital structure is different in each industry. For instance, the property industry is different in the sense that the property industry has more collateral assets accompanied by larger that has higher leverage ratio (Liang, Li and Song 2014). On the other hand, the financial sector sets specific standards when ...

Industry Overview

In the present market, the automotive industry globally encompasses the prime manufacturers, Toyota, Volkswagen, GM, Honda, Ford, etc., all operating in the global competitive marketplace. Since the second half of the 1990s, it is understood that automobile industry’s globalization accelerated with the construction of highly significant overseas facilities and the establishment of acquisitions and mergers between the global automobile MNCs (Hiroaka, 2001 p.1). In the year 2015, sales of passenger cars globally reached 73.9 million vehicles and the total sales reached above 90 million. On the basis of current growth rate, the automobile industry is expected to grow ...

Insurance Business in Qatar: Opportunities and Challenges

Insurance Business in Qatar: Opportunities and Challenges

Introduction

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) (2014) stated that the global insurance industry has been performing well and registering growth since its recovery in 2012 after the financial crisis. The growth is more evident in the emerging countries in Asia and Latin America particularly in the life insurance sector (OECD, 2014). The same source also noted that the non-life insurance sector continue to be in the recovery state until 2013 adding the fact that calamities all over the world negatively impact the sector. Nevertheless, the motor vehicle insurance increase premiums ...

Purpose

The purpose of my final research paper is to examine a publicly traded company operating in the U.S. The company of my choice is Chipotle. The final research paper will analyze Chipotle by bringing out its various stakes. It first introduces the company, and then followed by a brief history of the company. An overview of the company will also be addressed. The study will also include a SWOT analysis of the company. Among the above discussions will also be a situational analysis of the company, its strategy, strategic alliances, and possibility of future growth and development. In all ...

Globalization is a concept which has gained significant popularity in the business arena. Every organization wishes to expand beyond its national borders so as to serve the global market as well as gain more revenues. So is the case with companies operating in the maritime industry. In order to grab more market share, build long term relationships in the industry and establish sound image at international level, shipping companies are making use of several strategies. Mergers, acquisitions and alliances are common strategic options employed by the maritime industry to achieve long term objectives (ClilT, 1990). In the given scenario, ...

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Evolution of the Project

My project involves the development of environmentally friendly and sustainable solution to supply electricity for rural and domestic use. The title is ‘Renewable Energy: Environmental-friendly Sustainable Solution.’ Solar and wind power are solutions to the problems identified since they are best for sustainable power generation with no pollution (SNERL, n.d.). The objective is to conduct a feasibility study to obtain a renewable substitute for the current electricity supply. Since TMA 01, there has been tremendous progress in m project. First of all, I wrote and submitted m proposal for review. It has since been returned with a ...

What I previously know/what I required to know

Mobile phones and other processing gadgets are helpful to support in education. I already know about the favorable circumstances and valuable utilization of smart gadgets such as cell phones, tablets, and iPod in class, and that these and primarily advanced mobile phones are utilized as a part of classroom by educators and students for different instructive purposes. I have seen that Mobile phones may empower an understudy to set up a presentation in class, take a fast shot of an article, and make features; web association empowered gadgets, for example, advanced cells and tablet are utilized to for call ...

Introduction

As the Risk Control Manager for an oil refinery, one is tasked to prepare a safety plan for refinishing the interior of a 200,000 gallon fuel tank. The scope of the work includes painting the interior of the fuel tank and welding some broken legs on the floating roof. The safety plan is hereby presented with the focus of information to include: confined space entry, ventilation, and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Policy or goals statement

The objective is to successfully undertake two (2) relevant tasks: (1) painting the interior of a 200,000 gallon fuel tank; and 92) welding some broken legs ...

Annotated Bibliography

Introduction For the research project on food production, social justice, and globalization, I will investigate the impacts of genetically modified maize crops on

South Africa’s environment and economy. I am interested in both the environmental implications of GM maize (such as decrease in biodiversity, chemical application, etc) but also the economic significance for subsistence farmers because of its potential increase in crop yields which could address hunger issues in the region. I chose maize rather than rice, corn, or soybean because it is one of the most researched GM crops in Africa, specifically southern Africa, and it ...

The Eugenics Movement

Davenport, Charles & Laughlin, Harry H. (1927). Eugenics Seeks to Improve the Natural, Physical, Mental and Tempermental Qualities of the Human Family. American Philosophical Society. Retrieved from http://www.eugenicsarchive.org/eugenics/image_header.pl?id=248&printable=1&detailed=0

This document is an overview of the intentions of the early American eugenics movement from the point of view of the Director and Assistant Director of the program in 1927. Although the front page of the document claims that humans cannot be used in scientific experiment, the rest of the document details the ways America should assess and promote things such as “what matings are fittest for society ...

Literature Review: Body Armor Overview

Literature Review: Body Armor Overview - Body Armor: Introduction - History

In modern times, security forces and military personnel use body armor to mitigate the likelihood of serious injury while engaged in their professional activities. However, the use of body armor is by no means a new phenomenon. From the earliest times that man developed weapons, he has also produced means of providing protection against weapons wielded by others, including the use of body armor. Early man used comparatively primitive methods, but as civilizations developed and techniques advanced, body armor evolved. Whilst the soldiers of ancient Greece ...

The first article that will be examined in this paper is Impact of Hospital Nursing Care on 30-Day Mortality for Acute Medical Patients by Tourangeau1, A.E., Doran, D.M., McGillis Hall, L., O’Brien Pallas, L. and Pringle, D.

Review of Data Analysis

Brief Statistic Summary

The study represents two regression models: multiple regression model and backward regression model. Some of the assumptions were met while some of them were not. The type of data can be considered appropriate for these statistical tests because the results of the tests supported the assumptions that were made at the beginning of the study (Bellolio, Serrano ...

Presenting complaints: This is a presentation of a 14 year old female known as Mary X. who presented with a right side abdominal pain of 6 hours duration (started since 10am). Reason for admission/ History of presenting complaints: Mary’s abdominal pain begins near the belly button with tenderness around the central abdomen. This pain with a dull consistency at onset later increased in severity as it moves towards the right lower abdominal region. The pathophysiology that is associated with this condition is that which is caused by the fecalith blocking the appendix in about 50-80 percent of cases while in the ...

Introduction

Advancing in the global economy implies adjusting to increased competition, which requires higher productivity. Yet, increased productivity occurs when the occupational environment offers safe and pleasant working conditions. Contrarily, working environment highly exposed to occupational risks and hazard that may cause accidents, illness and even death lose their competitiveness at the cause of absenteeism, employees’ insurance expenditures orpotential trials (Stranks, 2005).

Statistics conducted by International Labour Organization (ILO), the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations (UN) agree in their estimations that there are 279 million occupational accidents and 160 million diseases associated with the working ...