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Linear Programming Case Studies, 2009.
This paper utilizes the statistical technique of linear programming in relation to two case studies of a restaurant business.
2,214 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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The paper applies the concepts of linear programming to two case studies regarding the same restaurant business. The first case-study attempts to determine how many meals a new restaurant should prepare each night in order to maximize its profitability from the venture. The second case study relates to changes in the business which may or may not increase profitability. The paper considers staffing requirements, dietary concerns of customers, and reduction of waste to reduce overheads. The paper also focuses on an analysis of the cost-effectiveness of advertising, the impact of reducing labor input and finally the impact of increasing the sale price of the dinners. The paper explores operations research in the restaurant industry and concludes with recommendations for the restaurant. Tables and a graph are included with the paper.
Outline:
Operations Research in the Restaurant Industry
Determining the Number of Meals to Prepare
Conclusions and Recommendations
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"The use of 'scientific management' in the restaurant sector is a concept which stemmed originally from Taylor's Principles of Scientific Management, published in 1911. This used scientific and mathematical techniques to demonstrate how the different service elements could measured, predicted and therefore tailored to requirements. It is the application of these techniques from the 1950s onwards which has seen the successful development of many of the fast-food chains, such as McDonalds. This concept was further developed by Sasser in 1976, who described the importance of these scientific techniques for balancing supply and demand (Chase & Apte, 2007)."
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Case Studies: Ford Motors, Cisco Systems and Apollo Hospital, 2004.
The paper presents three case studies involving three organizations: Ford Motors, Cisco Systems and Apollo Hospital.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 103.95
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The paper presents case studies on recent problems at each of these organizations: Ford Motors, Cisco Systems and Apollo Hospital. The author clarifies the situation. The paper includes an executive summary, analysis and recommendations.
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"Cisco Systems implemented an Oracle ERP system when it made the decision that its existing legacy software program was not reliable enough to handle existing operations and not sophisticated enough to allow Cisco to continue to expand and when management determined that every effort to fix the existing system was in effect putting one bandage on top of another. Ultimately the cost of the project exceeded ... million. The scope of the product expanded dramatically. The implementation team grew to more than ... people."
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Arbitration Case Studies, 2006.
A review of two arbitration case studies from the steward's perspective.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper reviews two case studies whereby the workplace is covered by a collective agreement. In In the first case the collective agreement is not followed, in the second case it is a question of whether the employee followed a specific article. This report attempts to provide an overview of each issue separately, however both have merit in terms of launching a grievance. It should also be noted that this report only covers what this steward deems to be of top importance to making the decision to move forward on this issue.
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Endogenous Depression: Two Case Studies, 2005.
A review of two case studies where the patient presents symptoms reflecting endogenous depression.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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This essay discusses two case studies and how they relate to two different theories of personality development. Allia's case is related to Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory, explaining her poor self-esteem as a result of the mixed messages that her family send her regarding her place in society. The case of Jake discusses his failure to adjust in relation to attachment theory.
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"By the time she was 13, Allia had been diagnosed with sufficient "endogenous depression" to warrant medication. Endogenous depression is related to internal, organic causes, with the potential of stemming from biochemical or genetic factors, rather than from external factors (exogenous depression). She did not present any biological causes during her therapy. Rather, it became apparent that her symptoms were related to her starting menses early, at the age of nine. She was given more responsibilities at home, discouraged from partaking in sports, and ostracized by other children. She felt that her parents treated her differently than they did her brothers, and judged her by different rules and standards."
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Two Police Organizational Case Studies, 2007.
This paper compares two police organizational case studies: "Easy-Money Department A" and "The Police Department".
2,340 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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This paper explains that each case study concerns a specific department, which is a "subsystem" within a larger entity, that displays "deviant organizational behavior". The author points out that an accurate analysis of feasible solutions needs to reference the harmful external forces and inadequate internal responses that characterize both cases. The paper concludes that the effect of the decentralization process was not the primary cause of the Maidstone Field Office problems but rather these problems were the result of an
institutional inertia that did not encourage effective work. The author suggests that the police officers themselves should have been empowered to find the solution to the problems, which might have included replacing the division commander with a more proactive officer who is aware of his or her leadership role.
From the Paper
"The Easy-Money section of the Maidstone Field Office, a revenue-
producing department of a governmental ministry, has been the only
section singled out and adversely affected by the organization's new
policy of decentralization. Although decision-making is still centralized in the Head Office, it is unclear whether the Territory Managers or the Production Head Managers are responsible for operations in this section. This has resulted in an internal stalemate because the Field Office Manager, Mr. Jones, and the Audit Supervisor, Mr. Smith, are unable to work together."
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Two Case Studies, 2005.
Discusses two business case studies.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses two case studies: AssetOne's merger with Taurus, and a manufacturing employee with resistance to change. In each case, response to change is negative. In the first case, the merger was handled badly, creating culture clash; in the second, there were multiple instances of resistance to change. The paper describes the situation in each case and recommends ways that they could have been handled better.
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"The merger between AssetOne and Taurus was very poorly handled. Thesecrecy with which negotiations and the merger were conducted left employees of both companies blindsided when the merger was finally announced only minutes before it ..."
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Business Ethics Case Studies, 2008.
Explores five business ethnics case studies as presented in O. C. Ferrell et. al.'s book "Business Ethics: Ethical Decision Making and Cases".
2,910 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 86.95
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This paper analyzes ethnics case studies about Nike, Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corporation, Texas Instruments, Starbucks and New Belgium Brewing Company from O. C. Ferrell et. al.'s book "Business Ethics: Ethical Decision Making and Cases". The paper presents the general background for each company, the potential ethical difficulty and to what degree there is an ethical problem at this corporation. If there is such a problem, the paper recommends a solution.
Table of Contents:
Nike
The Healthcare Company: Learning from Past Mistakes?
Texas Instruments Creates a Model Ethics and Compliance Program
Starbucks' Mission: Responsibility and Growth
New Belgium Brewing: Ethical and Environmental Responsibility
From the Paper
"Andrew Young, a former UN ambassador, was hired by Nike to visit and report conditions in its third-world countries. The report stated that (1) there were no infringements of health and labor codes of conduct and (2) the pay in Nike-controlled factories was substantially higher than the required minimum wage. In 1998 Marc Kasky, a self-styled corporate critic, responded to the conflict between Nike's claims and the content of the report by Earnest and Young filing a lawsuit against Nike "
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Social Work Case Studies, 2005.
A discussion of four social work case studies dealing with dysfunctional individuals.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This paper discusses four cases of dysfunctional individuals, including a pregnant teen, a young mother, a violent boy and his abused mother, and a man experiencing a mid-life career crisis. The paper offers assessments and interventions for each case.
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Critical Thinking Case Study, 2006.
This paper discusses in detail the case study entitled "Critical Thinking Case Study."
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 0 sources, $ 89.95
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In the paper, the relative merits of individual actions are reviewed and analyzed in relation to the business and ethical considerations. Further consideration and analysis is completed through concrete conclusions based on the earlier responses. Finally, a detailed Executive Summary is provided for leadership to review.
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"Kelly is a key figure in AcuScan as the Chief Engineer. As such, he rightfully expresses reservations about some of the assumptions other staff members are making, primarily Pat, but in so doing makes a few of his own: 1) On page 16 when Kelly says, "Product development just doesn't work that way" he is actually making the assumption that there isn't another way, 2) On page 17 Kelly states first, "we can't come up with all those features just like that," he is assuming that is the request, when in reality that is not necessarily what's being asked of him, 3) Also on page 17 Kelly says that Pat may not be familiar with "QC" making the professional insult and assumption Pat doesn't understand quality control."
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Case Study Methodologies, 2008.
Reviews literature to indicate the importance of the case study method of research.
4,630 words (approx. 18.5 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 119.95
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This paper explains that the case study method has attained routine status as a viable method for doing education research especially for investigating topics not easily covered by other methods. The author stresses that the primary concern is that many sources should be used for gathering data because, in collecting case study data, the main idea is to establish converging lines of evidence. The paper presents details on issues relating to the conducting of qualitative and qualitative case studies. Examples of this type of research are incorporated into the paper.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Theoretical Approach to Research Study and its methodologies
The Purpose of implementing a Case Study Approach
Yin's Approach to Case Study Research
Creswell's Approach to Research Design
George and Bennett Theory Development in Social Science
Conclusion
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"The work of Creswell (1994) proposes that advantages exist for a researcher combining methods for gaining a better understanding of the phenomena or concept being tested or explored. Full interpretation is more likely when combining qualitative and quantitative research. The pilot study is important according to Creswell (1994) in that data from the pilot study may be used to enhance the validity of survey/questionnaires and assist in refining these for the study. According to Creswell (2003) qualitative research is exploratory in nature and used by researchers in examining topics in which the variables and theory base are not known."
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Case Study: ?Raising Achievement Project?, 2005.
This paper is a case study performed in 103 primary Great Britain schools in collaboration with the "Raising Achievement Project", which was implemented over a five year period.
25,380 words (approx. 101.5 pages), 103 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This paper explains that the study focuses on the "talking", "conversation", "interaction", "collaboration", "listening", and "action engagement", which occur in the classroom and whole school environment, and examines the cognitive levels and meta cognitive aspects of students, seeking insight into the best practices, on the basis of the whole school environment. The author points out that there is a strong link between structured talk and purposeful talk among teachers and the development of thinking in relation to teaching and learning. The paper relates that the research used a qualitative rather than quantitative methodology, which allowed the research to be in its natural setting, in an open and responsive manner, permitting the researcher to get closer to the data sources and context of the data.
Table of Contents
Case Study Introduction
Emerging Questions
Main Goal of the Case Study
Methodology
Approach of the Case Study
Key Features of this Project
Focus of the Case Study
Structure of the In-Service Days of the Project
Teaching the "What?", "How?" and "Why?"
Emerging Questions
Outcomes of the Project
Evidence provided by OFSTED of 1998 L.E.A.
PHASE Two of the Case Study
Evidence Collected as Part of the Project Evaluation Process
Evidence from OFSTED Inspections of L.E.A. Schools
Quality of Provision
Key Questions
Central Hypothesis
Research Methodology
Research Design
Research Methods
Bloom's Taxonomy
Cognition
Creative Thinking
Critical Thinking
Infusion
Meta-cognition
Thinking Skills
Transfer
Data Analysis
Quantitative Methods of Analysis
Triangulation in Qualitative Research
Evidence and Analysis
Reflection Sheets
Literature Review
Important Questions for the Educator
Instructional Conversation Application in Proper Settings
The Teacher's Key in Instructional Conversation
"Teaching Thinking Skills" by Kathleen Cotton
Findings
Critical Thinking across the Curriculum
Learning Outcomes Suggested in Communication Curricular Goals
Higher Order Thinking Skills
Method One: Heuristic Problem-Solving Strategies
Method Two: The Meta-cognitive Approach
Method Three" Subject-based Strategies Cognitive Acceleration in Science and Maths
"Learning to Learn"
Self-Actualization? Cognitive Enhancing?
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"The focus of the Project Teacher was in the working with the teachers in the development of their teaching and learning skills in the classroom. Each of the 103 schools received seven visits, each for one-half of the school day. The visits were timed so as to allow the teachers time in between each visit to test strategies of teaching and further develop them in an independent manner. Not at any time was this project, a.k.a. case study considered to be a "quick-fix" support program. Indeed, this project was to provide teachers with practical support in the development of effective and strategic teaching methods as well as to allow time for reflection on their own individual methods of practice. Further, this project provided necessary support for those in senior management positions for the purpose of embedding the new strategy firmly within the institution and administration of each of the schools."
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Case Study: Nursing Management, 2008.
A case study extensively investigating the implications for nursing management relating to communication and staff welfare.
4,645 words (approx. 18.6 pages), 24 sources, APA, $ 120.95
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This paper discusses a case study that contains issues relating to communication as it relates to nursing staff welfare. The paper relates the facts of the case study and why the nurse involved was mad and upset. The paper then discusses the hidden relevance, hidden issues and the key competencies that were ignored in this particular case. Next, the paper discusses what can be done to address the lack of key competencies demonstrated by nursing supervisory leadership in the case and contends that it is clear that education and training is needed critically toward building the necessary expertise required by the nursing supervisors in order to avoid misunderstandings of the future. The paper concludes that education and training should be implemented in order to ensure that nursing leadership both understand and adheres to the responsibilities vested in the nursing supervisory and leadership roles.
Table of Contents:
Facts of the Case Study
Review of Case Issues
Relevance
Hidden Issues
Opinions
Review of the Experts
Presentation of Findings in this Case Study
Consequences
Solutions
Alternatives
Summary and Conclusion
From the Paper
"In attempting to establish a recourse for dealing with the lack of competencies demonstrated by nursing supervisory leadership in this case study it is clear that education and training is needed critically toward building the necessary expertise required by nursing supervisors in this organization in order to avoid misunderstandings of the future such as the misunderstanding between the nursing supervisors and Nurse Comrie in this case. Nurse Comrie's transfer or reassignment should have been handled quite differently."
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Micromanagement: A Case Study, 2007.
This paper provides a case study that illustrates the theories of micromanagement.
1,476 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper is based on a micromanagement case study, ultimately concluding with recommendations that were developed as a result of the evaluation of the case study. The paper attempts to provide the reader with a better understanding of the concepts of micromanagement. The paper discusses the CEO of a fictional company who is not succeeding and so takes control of much of the operational work, culminating in a conflict with the newly appointed marketing director. The paper examines the CEO's course of action to determine whether or not he is guilty of micromanagement.
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Abstract
The Case Study
Recommendations
From the Paper
"Such is the case in the hypothetical case study, consisting of real life situations from various organizations, blended together to emphasize key points in the world of business management. George Latour, the fictional CEO of the likewise fictional Retronics, finds himself in a dilemma; after 16 months in the role of CEO, he has achieved some growth in the area of sales, but overall, market share is slipping and competitors are slowly but surely eroding Retronics' bottom line, leading to George's being on the receiving end of substantial pressure from his board of directors."
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Public Relations: Tylenol Case Study, 2006.
This paper identifies the various publics involved in this public relations case study of Tylenol and attempts to differentiate between the internal and external publics.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper presents a public relations case study on Tylenol. The paper identifies the different publics involved in the case study as the American consumers who had grown to rely on the business and the product. These consumers were especially important in the Chicago area where the deaths linked to the use of Tylenol had occurred. Stakeholders and employees within the company that contributed to making the product or invested in the product over time are also identified as members of the varying publics in the case study. Additionally, the paper identifies the state and federal governments that were involved in the case because it involved illegal activity, as well as the local police and federal authorities that were attempting to investigate the matter as members of the different publics.
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Counseling Case Studies, 2008.
Discusses three separate case vignettes related to therapy and counseling.
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper discusses three separate counseling case studies and examines ethical dilemmas, real or imagined, within the context of situational circumstances in which the typical therapist might find him or herself during the course of ongoing counseling with clients. The paper relates that the outcome is that only one case, the one related to propinquity, offers any concrete professional ethics related dilemma while the other two cases can be effectively dealt with through appropriate counseling techniques.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Case Vignettes
Unanticipated Propinquity
Afsoneh
Kate
From the Paper
"Kate's experience and recounting of her divorce proceedings with her therapist reveal, to one degree or another, a certain degree of uncertainty avoidance on her part which implies that she is, at least in part, responsible for her husband's confusion regarding the divorce. Since Kate announced that she wanted a divorce, retained a law firm but continued to live with her husband and, essentially, to act in the same manner as before, it is reasonable to expect that her husband might be confused regarding the divorce itself."
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