INTRODUCTION Programme management, according to CCTA( 1999), is ‘the co-ordinated management of a portfolio of projects that change organisations to achieve benefits that are of strategic importance’. Due to its complex nature, the corporate relocation of Xenus University was managed in line with programme management principles. This report critically evaluates the strategy, plan and organisational[…]
Piaget used his stage theory to describe children’s cognitive development, seeing them as inherently active creatures, motivated from within to explore and interact with their world: “The Piagetian child is a self-regulating, organised whole as he strives to maintain equilibrium both within himself and with the environment” (Miller, 2011, p. 68). Some of the criticisms[…]
For many years the CIPD has been emphasizing the need for all organisations to invest heavily in the training and development. The logic is self-evident – every organisation needs skilled and capable staff. But when an organisation is facing budgetary challenges, training is often the first area to come under pressure. Accordingly you are required[…]
Overview This paper takes a Feminist Critical Disability Studies perspective towards post-humanist philosophy. The essence of this research inquiry is to reflect upon how dominant societal representations of constructed categories pervade conceptions of identity – both socially and personally. The focus of inquiry is upon the identity of disabled women. This analysis is facilitated through[…]
Historical government apathy toward the world of sport and the way sports governing bodies have historically developed, i.e., independent and self-governing, means that neither their decisions nor the procedures employed in arriving at them are amenable to Judicial Review. Discuss the extent to which the above statement is true in the light of current law.[…]
Abstract This paper presents an overview of anti-friction bearing technology for jet engines with an insight into the physics involved in bearing operations. Major issues affecting the lubricant performance have been discussed. Also presented is a quantitative assessment of parameters, viscosity, temperature and pressure, affecting system performance. Several methods to predict the performance of tribological[…]
The Obama administration has generally been reluctant to involve itself in the brutal Syrian civil war, at least overtly. However, following allegations that forces loyal to President Bashar Assad employed chemical weapons in Ghouta, killing anywhere between 300 and 1700 people, President Obama has come under pressure to act on his red line. Limited surgical[…]
Introduction Qualitative research is that form of research which seeks to ‘understand and represent other people’s experiences’ (Elliott, Fischer & Rennie, 1999) by gathering and analysing non-numeric data and includes methods such as interviews, focus groups and participant observation. In response to the question, I contend that there are three possible interpretations: a) that qualitative[…]
Structure and Role in Detoxification One of the fundamental molecules mammalian organisms exploit at the cellular level to protect against potentially toxic exogenous and endogenous compounds is glutathione (γ- glutamyl-cysteinyl-glycine, or GSH). It is an abundant tripeptide primarily concentrated in the liver at levels of 5mM or more, though it can be found in most[…]
Introduction This paper examines Nintendo Corporation, a Japanese multinational consumer electronics firm head quartered in Japan. The firm is considered as the largest video game company by revenue since it was founded approximately 125 years ago (1889). The name Nintendo can be roughly translated from Japanese to English as “leave luck to heaven” (Liao, 2010).[…]
I would like to start by telling you a story. “It was a dark and stormy night, we sat by the calcined wall. And it was said to the Tale-Teller, ‘tell us a tale’. And the tale ran thus:… ‘It was a dark and stormy night, we sat by the calcined wall. And it was[…]
1. Introduction Previous studies such as Gabberty and Thomas (2007) and Debrabander and Edstrom (1977) suggest that use of information systems adds value, brings productivity, improves performance, and results in enhancing the efficiency and performance of the organisation. Goulielmos (2002) argues that the use of information systems is one of the most important factors that[…]
The growth of the boundary layer The bypass transition process can be deciphered by undertaking a study of the three main regions concerned with bypass transition [2]: 1) The buffeted laminar boundary layer 2) Region of intermittent turbulent spot formation 3) Fully turbulent boundary layer The buffeted laminar boundary layer has most of the characteristics[…]
1. Introduction 1.1 An intriguing phenomenon Every week in the Indian slums, approximately 50,000 children are born into lives of poverty, neglect, abuse, violence, poor sanitation and overall deprivation (Union Government, 2011). Most people expect them to fail and crumble under the pressure of these adverse circumstances. Yet, every year a handful of these very[…]
The acquisition of numerical systems and the subsequent mathematical applications of these can be seen as one of humanity’s greatest achievements. Numbers allow us to record observations, explain natural phenomena and develop advanced technologies. Mathematics is the only field in which perfect, indisputable proof can be obtained. Darwinian evolution could be false, reality could be[…]
‘There are two kinds of journalism. There is the journalism that is trying to tell the truth and there is the journalism that treats the news as show business.’ (Max Hastings). Do you agree? Discuss on the basis of the literature read so far. Introduction “A gifted man who isn’t interested in money is very[…]
Animal laboratory studies have been proven useful in biological knowledge acquisition (Hanson et al., 1976) and as experimental analogies or precursors to human testing (Kitamura et al., 1978; Gomez et al., 2002). Their latter use has been of great significance to both human medicine, e.g. surgical and pharmaceutical treatment, and human testing/monitoring, e.g. physiological and[…]
Discuss the view that the corporate governance systems worldwide are inevitably converging towards a model based on shareholder primacy and dispersed ownership. The past decade has seen a rapid development in corporate governance systems worldwide. The result of disastrous corporate scandals has been hitting effective corporate governance systems worldwide, from Anglo-Saxon countries like USA and[…]
Introduction Acting as a glutamate-gated ion channels N-methyl D-aspartate receptors (NMDARs) play an important role in excitatory synaptic transmission. They are widely expressed in the central nervous system and have a key role in synaptic plasticity. NMDAR channels, if blocked, result in the inhibition of cellular mechanisms like long-term potentiation (LTP) and long-term depression (LTD)[…]
1. Introduction: The evolution of information technologies had mixed impacts on the business world, which helped increase opportunities for organisations and helped them gain more customers with good potential (Winston, 2012). One of the biggest benefits of the information technology was in the management of the information inside and outside the organisation. In short, newly[…]
Shareholder Class Rights The Companies Act 2006[1] (CA 2006) replaced Companies Act 1985[2] and it provides a significant amount of protection for shareholders. The main features of a share include a right to dividends which are declared on the shares, a right to vote at general meetings (unless the share is non-voting), rights of membership[…]
RESEARCH PROPOSAL – To what extent does the academic view of CSR compare with its practical application in private sector organisations? Introduction The objective of the study is to determine the correspondence between Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policies and practices reported in the academic literature, with the documented practices of a group of multinational organisations.[…]
Introduction This research looks at various forms of trust and how trust can be developed within virtual organisations. Background The rapid development of information technology over the last decade (Holland & Lockett, 1999) and the increase in the number of online communities (Ridings, Gefen & Arinze, 2002) has driven down business coordination costs by promoting[…]
Introduction Several factors, it has been claimed, have aggravated the current volatility in the markets. These factors include the discounted price of money, which led to an excessive flow of money in the market, the failure to correctly price assets that were traded and correctly assess the ability of borrowers (or mortgage owners) to pay[…]
Introduction This paper discusses the role of marketing in the contemporary environment. Being market-oriented, companies achieve a high level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, get competitive advantage, improve financial performance, secure long-term sustainable development and create superior shareholder value. Marketing is the “management process responsible for identifying, anticipating and satisfying customer requirements profitably”[1], but the[…]
Introduction More recently inclusion and inclusive education policy have experienced a revival in the vocabulary of post-compulsory education. In the vocabulary inclusion and inclusivity have been used to describe a philosophical thought in which equality of access and participation in the entire range of mainstream education and training are sought for, hitherto, marginalised groups and[…]
Abstract: A wireless sensor network (WSN) differs from the conventional communication networks in terms of architecture and deployment. Dynamic in nature, the WSNs have added dimensions; the further exploration in a hard-to-reach environments and the complexity of network management. WSNs are emerging rapidly and have already demanded keen interest from researchers. As a relatively new[…]
INTRODUCTION Since the 1970s stochastic interest rate models have played a central role in finance, both in research and in practical applications. These models were immediately implemented by practitioners to accurately price financial securities, like interest rate derivatives. Their pricing, however, was mathematically far more demanding than equity pricing, due to the fact that the[…]
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[…]
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[…]