Abstract This paper attempts to deconstruct and expose the inherent patriarchal ideologies in Freud's psychoanalysis of his famous patient, "Dora". The basis of Freud's psychoanalytic theories revolved around sexuality, and his account of her "madness" condemns her sexuality and dismisses all feminine sexuality. This is a feminist critique of Freud's theories, in general, and specifically, in regards to his comments on the case of "Dora", which attempt to expose the unconscious assumptions that Freud saw in everyone else but himself. The contention of this paper is thus that the society and culture and gender of an individual directly influences his or her perception and interpretation of another individual, and thus Freud, as a privileged, white man in a patriarchal society, could never hope to help or analyse "Dora" accurately.
From the Paper "For Dr Sigmund Freud the case analysis of "Dora" signified the possibility of proclaiming a marriage between dream analysis and psychoanalysis to the psychoanalytic community (Freud, 1901/1905: 44ff.). Yet it was never the woman in analysis who was of importance for either Freud or the psychoanalytic community. Ida Bauer was never important and nor was her Symbolic representation, Dora. Indeed all the women within Dora's case are characterised as ?nothing,? no woman is important (Gallop, 1985: 216). It might be argued that we can never truly know the content of Ida's "nothingness" because Dora was Freud's invention, his interpretation, biases and desires postured onto her feminine form (Geargear, 1985: 177). However we need not know Ida's real life story as Freud's narration of her is more indicative of Ida's status as a woman within a patriarchal society than any autobiographical account could ever have been. Thus Dora becomes a fluid character who need not claim a "real" identity or to be set in an historical moment for she exceeds Ida and is instead the transcendent woman; her hysteria is every woman's hysteria."
Abstract This paper explains that L.L. Bean experienced a slight decline in growth because of increasing competition and other market forces, which requires more research about the existing business to decide the proper strategies. The author points out that L.L. Bean's emphasis on customer service sets it apart from some other catalog companies and helps in its marketing. The paper stresses that inventory management is a key issue that must be addressed because goods now are shipped ready for the direct channel and not for the retail channel; therefore, a dual flow system in which the goods are sent ready-for-sale to retail centers would eliminate time and costs for a considerable savings of about $.95 a unit.
Table of Contents
The Problem
L.L. Bean Overview
Background
Retail Clothing Industry - Overview
L.L. Bean's Strategies
Case Situation
Alternatives
Evaluation
Implementation
From the Paper "L.L. Bean dedicated to the sale of outdoor wear, clothing for hunters, campers, and those who want to commune with the great outdoors. The company is known for is outerwear, sportswear, house wares, footwear, camping and hiking gear, fishing gear, and the Maine hunting shoe that served as the company's first big success. The company sells through retail outlets and has five retail and sixteen factory outlets in the United States, as well as nine additional stores in Japan. The main means of selling, however, is through its more than 200 million catalogs sent out each year. The company also has an online presence in both English and Japanese, bringing the catalog into the computer age for the company founded in 1912."
A review of the article "Implications of Racial and Gender Differences in Patterns of Adolescent Risk Behavior for HIV and Other Sexually Transmitted Diseases" by Bauer, Cho, Hallfors, Halpern, Iritani and Waller.
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Abstract This paper analyzes a scholarly research study regarding HIV, STDs and American adolescents. The points attended to are: the community and community health issue described by the article, the reason for selecting this community and issue, description of the issue, background factors which contribute to the issue, local data available, possible community health nursing interventions and teaching strategies and any links to Orem's nursing model that might better describe or remedy this problem.
From the Paper "In their scholarly research study, "Implications of racial and gender differences in patterns of adolescent risk behavior for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases," authors Bauer, Cho, Hallfors, Halpern, Iritani, and Waller set out to examine the prevalence, intensity, scope, and causes of HIV-contraction and spread, as well as that of other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), among the high-risk adolescent demographic. This cross-section of today's society is chosen for the study, as their risk factors are many and dangerous, and as the authors note: "few studies have systematically investigated risk behavior patterns by subgroup, particularly with nationally representative data" (Bauer et al., 2004, p. 239). This is the drive and rationale for selecting to perform this study, as the children are our future and research and care needs to be undertaken in order for safer and healthier choices to be made by and for them."
Abstract This paper takes a look at the history of China's national economy, based on the perspective of PT Bauer's theory of economic attainment and achievement. It then goes on to review and discuss China's current economic situation focusing on China's emerging markets and transitional economic position. The paper further discusses the role of the Bank of China in this economy.
From the Paper "Today, in China, the state has managed to change its policies in providing funding to various state-owned enterprises, from appropriations to loans, and this has had the result that the original free appropriation relationship that existed between state-owned enterprises and banks broke completely. This in turn meant that they were replaced by credit relations on commercial terms, and this means that loans for the domestic banks would serve as the most important channels and the main marks for the marketization of capital in China. The proportion taken up by domestic loans therefore may be partially used to measure the marketization of the capital of China. Upon an intensive study, it was revealed that the loans for the state policy banks, witnessed from either the absolute quantity or the relative quantity, showed a reducing trend since 1997. This also means that while there has been a sharp growth in the loans from commercial banks, which attained 92 percent in 2001, they also occupied an absolutely dominating position. This means a remarkably high degree of marketization of capital in China. Therefore, it can be stated that marketization in China has today reached much higher levels than ever before. (Comprehensive analysis on marketization of capital in China)"
Abstract The paper explores Kurt and John Bauer's proposal of establishing an online business to provide a news and information service for the Eastern European financial markets. The paper analyzes the basic elements of the business opportunity utilizing the QuickScreen method and looks at a brief fund-raising strategy and company valuation method. The paper evaluates whether Kurt should pursue this opportunity or accept an offer with another company.
Outline:
Evaluation of the Online Business Opportunity
Fund-Raising and Valuation
Recommendation and Conclusion
From the Paper "As can be seen from the summary of the analysis, the opportunity looks to be solid in most respects. Specifically, the market potential, the relatively low costs, and the relatively fast return on investment make this an opportunity to consider very seriously. The potential rewards justify the risk in terms of financial outlays - even with the possibility that ad revenues from online sites could dry up quickly in a volatile market. The company would likely provide (at minimum) a suitable return on investment in little time, with an upside to provide great returns with good management, good marketing, and a little luck."
Abstract In this article, the writer examines the similarities and differences between the three main types of e-business models prevalent on the Internet today. The writer explains that there are different e-business business models and then relates that these include business-to-business (B2B) like Intel, business-to-consumer (B2C) like Eddie Bauer, and consumer-to-consumer (C2C) like eBay. Each example website is evaluated in terms of target audience, functionality, and capability characteristic and unique to each model. After assessment, recommendations for each example company are provided. The paper also identifies and assesses the differences and similarities between these e-business models.
From the Paper "Regarding the methods in which these businesses reach their target audience, although Intel offers lengthy and thoroughly detailed product information, it does not offer any products for sale directly from their main website, thus no shopping cart, pre-order, wish list, or order status. Rather, the website provides a tool in which the customer can choose the right product for their needs through a selectable question and answer method, and provides links to suggested online retailers. It stands to reason that these online retailers have an ongoing relationship with Intel as they provide links to their websites. Intel must not have a department in which to do this. These characteristics signify the likelihood that Intel's main focus in on B2B marketing and sales. "
