Abstract This paper focuses on the important issue of "identity and niche market", which affects the performance of every firm regardless of its size or structure. It is important to understand that having an identity plays a major role in defining the niche market and this also gives a company sense of direction. This paper studies the issue with reference to Kmart and its current situation.
From the Paper "The topic that I have chosen for my paper is the "Importance of having an identity and developing a niche market". It is important to understand that while we often study numerous issues related to companies and their performance, the significance of identity and niche market is often downplayed. But having an identity plays an extremely important role in the success of any firm and in recent times we have seen some truly large firms collapsing because they failed to find a permanent place in the minds of their customers. In this connection we shall study the case of KMART because this is a very pertinent example of how identity crisis can lead to downfall of even some very large companies."
Abstract The demographic transition model represents an attempt to develop a coherent synthesis of world population history over the course of recent centuries. As this paper will demonstrate, this conceptual model suffers from the drawback of all generalizations in that it fails to explain a variety of local or individual demographic divergences from the expected norm. However, while this failing is acceptable in that it is common to all generalizations and thus may be compensated for, a discussion of its relevance to the understanding modern population will demonstrate that there are so many exceptions to its conceptual rule that it becomes useless as an analytical tool in any respect.
Abstract The following assignment discusses demographics and diversity in Canada. The paper tracks a number of demographic changes, ranging from the role of immigrants and population growth to aboriginal populations. The paper includes graphs and charts to support the research.
From the Paper "Canada as a country is going through massive demographic changes. Canada is a multicultural country. For example, in The Regional Geography of Canada Robert M. Bone notes, "Canada has become a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural society" (Bone 190). Was Canada always a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural society? Or did changes in governmental policies encourage a wide range of immigrants to come to Canada? The answer appears to be that Canada has evolved into a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural society."
Abstract This paper addresses demographic changes regarding the aging of the population and its impact on nursing practice. Included in the paper is a review of three journal articles. The paper also takes a look at the implications all this has for the health care of older Americans.
From the Paper "According to Carol Gavan, in an article in Holistic Nursing Practice, over the next thirty years America will see a dramatic increase in the number of older adults in the United States. This increase in the size of the older U S population will have significant implications for the health care system as well as changes in family..."
Tags:demographic changes, aging of the population and the impact on nursing practice, geriatric, health care gap, nursing, medical school, stereotypes, senility, rigid patients, nursing home
Abstract The following fourth year social studies assignment discusses demographics in Greater Toronto Area (GTA) settlements. The writer obtained data from five settlements, and used this data for the thesis.
From the Paper There are essentially three types of human settlements. They are urban, suburban and rural areas (Ponting). Although the demographics vary within each of these settlement types, a number of patterns do emerge. The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is an excellent place to study urban, suburban and rural settlements. For this paper the demographic patterns in five different settlements will be examined. These are Toronto, Aurora, Richmond Hill, Newmarket and Bradford. Each of these settlements has differences and similarities with surrounding settlements. However, there are greater similarities between suburban settlements then between urban and suburban settlements.
Abstract This paper examines how the main focus of niche diplomacy, as its name implies, is that of selecting specific "niches", which a nation's foreign policy will follow. It gives an overview of niche diplomacy; its definition, importance and examples of this diplomacy from history around the world. It uses the Canadian diplomacy as a case study and reviews argumentative essays around this topic, mainly the collection of argumentative essays titled "International Relations In The Post Cold War Era" by Evan H. Potter.
From the Paper "Smith then points out three limitations of niche diplomacy. These limitations are: Firstly, the vagueness of niche criteria combined with the lack of a clear method of niche inception, as well as there being no clear definition of when a niche ceases to exist; secondly, that there is an elitist element at the hart of niche diplomacy; and thirdly, that the policy of niche diplomacy with its over-focus on economics legitimizes what Smith defines as, "balance sheet diplomacy" (Smith 172). Smith then suggests that these limitations contribute significantly to the widening of the commitment-credibility gap, which niche diplomacy is supposed to narrow."
Abstract This paper examines the U.S. women's designer shoes niche, identifying major designers and characterizing the niche's place in the market. It discusses why designer shoes are not just footwear but a status symbol. The paper looks at prominent shoe designers.
From the Paper "Women's designer shoes-the top brands in the country-have found a highly profitable niche in the U S market. For the purposes of this paper only non-athletic non-casual designer shoes will be considered ..."
Abstract This paper explains that, from the beginning of 21st century, the Demographic Transition Model, which uses population age structure, has become a more important factor than the traditional use of total population. The author points out that demographic transitions have significant impact on the age-distribution of the populations of the countries. Four ratios are important to this measurement: (i) Child Dependency Ratio; (ii) Old Dependency Ratio; (iii) Overall Dependency ratio and (iv) Ratio of Working Age Population to non-working-age population (between 15 & 64 years of age). The paper states that the quality of the working age population is more important than the sheer numbers; hence, without substantial achievement in the areas of health and education, the quality of the working-age population may decline and consequently, the growth will be adversely affected despite having larger proportion of working age population. Many Charts and Tables.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Demographic Transition Model
Population Neutralism
Mortality Rates
Fertility Rates
Population Rise
Demographic Dividend
Dependency Ratios
Dependency Ratios in Japan
Dependency Ratios in China
Dependency Ratios in India
Dependency Ratios in Africa
Economic Impacts of Demographic Changes and vice versa
Base-Level Position of Population, Rate of Fertility and Mortality
Education
Openness of the Economy
Other factors
Policy Environment
From the Paper "By shifting the age-structure of a population, a country's demographic transition can contribute to significant changes in its economy. Those changes occur because people's economic behavior -savings and investment- tends to vary predictably over their life-times . This is also called life-cycle theory model. Once age structure dynamics are introduced into an economic growth model, the countries obey the common principles of economic growth . These so called 'predictable ways' of shift in economic behavior have already been summarized in the beginning of the paper too (Page 3). Let us summarize the same. Let us assume that we have an economy that is growing at 2 or 3% per year. Let us call it the steady-state growth. The demographic burden transition creates a youth demographic burden initially. That baby boom drags down measured economic growth a bit, but when they reach the working-age, we have the accounting and behavioral effects-more savers and more workers and also higher labor force participation rates and more people earning to save because they think that they have to live longer. That leads to a bump in economic growth. But this bump abates when people reach older age."
Abstract This paper will examine Foot's notion that demographics is virtually everything (2/3rds of everything, anyway). While it would probably be impossible to actually determine what percentage of "everything" demographics would be able to analyze and explain, it is possible to determine how significant it is. Furthermore, while mere demographic figures may not explain everything, the changing demographics may indeed, explain a great deal. The focus in this paper will be on health care.
Abstract This paper explains that regional differences between populations are being diminished rapidly by virtue of worldwide internet access to both information and goods, thus creating demographics in global parameters called geo-demographics. The author points out that geo-demographics can help in planning profitable marketing strategies for anything from ideas to soft drinks, but geo-demographics also can be used to control social life through the ideological conception of a global identity and social space. This paper relates that one of the unique findings concerning international consumer behavior, supporting Hofstede's work in the 1990s concerning national characteristics, is that consumers in different countries may have more in common with one another than consumers in the same country.
From the Paper "Few would deny that the diffusion of ideas and technology has impacted global commerce. Just recalling the fall of the Soviet Union, based on the dissemination of ideas and arguably enhanced by the rising use of technology from broadcast to (at the time) limited use of the Internet among research facilities, makes clear the extent of the diffusion of ideas on global commerce. Before the fall of the Soviet Union, the reunification of Germany, the independence of the Baltic States and other geopolitical upheavals (probably fostered by technologically superior communications), those vast populations were not markets for the commercial goods and services of the rest of the nations of the world."
Tags: homogenizing, marketing, identity, privacy, country
Abstract This paper is a research into the current trends in HIV and AIDS in America, with the main focus on the demographics of people who are newly infected with the disease. Areas that are discussed include infection rates among various racial and age groups. The author also focuses on the growing sexual subculture with gay and bisexual minorities called the 'down low', which is changing the face of HIV and AIDS as many unsuspecting women are now getting HIV and AIDS from their husbands and boyfriends. Statistics are also provided to reinforce the fact that HIV and AIDS is changing its demographic path. Suggestions are also provided to help eliminate this impeding HIV and AIDS crisis.
From the Paper "HIV and AIDS have also increased in the Latino population. Approximately 40,000 people are infected with the HIV virus each year in the United States. 19 percent of these new cases are Latinos, even though they only comprise 13 percent of the population. HIV is the fourth leading cause of death for Latinos aged 25 to 44 in 2002. One factor that plays a role in this increase is that many people in the Latino community are in the United States illegally and are afraid to come forward for treatment and testing for fear of deportation. As a result of this fear, they are not as informed of the preventative measures that need to be taken to avoid being infected with HIV and AIDS. Another reason for this increase is the number of Latino men who are in prison and engaging in risky sexual activity while behind bars. They in turn infect their girlfriends or wives when they are released from prison. (Smith, 2004)."
Abstract In today's sports, business, academic and other professional environments, conventional wisdom suggests that demographic and cultural diversity contribute positively to enhanced performance by groups or teams. Recent research suggests, however, that while diverse skills and abilities may in fact enhance group or team performance, demographic diversity (e.g. differences among team or group members in language, cultural, referential, or social background) may detract from it. This paper explores factors that make a group into a winning team, as well as analyzes both positive and negative effects of demographic characteristics and cultural diversity, on group and team behavior and performance.
From the Paper "As demonstrated, then, within research; current events, and popular culture alike, demographic and/or cultural diversity either may or may not enhance a team's or a group's performance, depending on the group or team itself; its members; its management and/or other influences; and its shared values, goals, and philosophies. Diversity of skill and ability, research shows, is in general more likely to enhance group or team performance than is cultural diversity."
Abstract The paper provides a history of Thailand as well as statistics of its demographic make-up. It shows that, while Thailand's economy is one of the fastest growing in the world, 12% of the population live below the poverty line and over 50% are involved in agriculture. The paper examines the challenges of economic advancement with its demographic make-up faced by Thailand, such as alleviating disparity between regions, investing in skilled and creative workers and on the other hand protecting the culture of the people and the natural environment.
From the Paper "But is Sciolino right her assumption, at least what is expressed in her article that most of the effects of demographics are negative? Its true that Thailand has experienced many social, political and economic changes due to changes in its demographics. For example, Thailand's reproductive revolution has been the catalyst for economic changes. This and other trends of globalization and modernization have transformed Thai society. Women are shying away from having several children to having fewer or none. This is a critical period for Thailand and a culture shift that could have positive effects on the population and the economy."
Abstract This paper focuses on two current fields of demographics and health care. The first is the rising frequency of obesity within the population and how increasing frequency of obesity is likely to affect the statistics pertaining to diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. The second area of demographics research is that of smoking, where a strictly environmental activity is likely to replace heart disease as the primary cause of death within the next two decades.
Abstract This paper is written about demographic transition model of population history. This paper shall try to weigh up whether the population ramification is adjudged on the basis of a particular model of tracing and predicting population growth and its history, called the 'Demographic Transition Model' (DTM). Along the way, the applicability of this model's general guidelines as it functioned in Europe in the 1750s, vis-a-vis as it has been functioning in the developing world since the 1950s will be given consideration.
