Essays and Research Papers on Theses & Dissertations

This 36 page paper considers the basic ideas of Actor Network Theory (ANT). The theory is explored in the context of the UK National Health Service; The NHS. The writer identifies the drivers behind the use of ANT to implement electronic patient record systems, the political nature of implementation, the aims of implementation, the impact ...

This 75 page dissertation papers examines the labour market in Hong Kong. The paper begins by exploring the impact that global economic slowdown is having on the Hong Kong labour market, looking first at the economy globally and the problem of over-capacity and then at the specific impacts the global economy is having on Hong ...

This 57 page paper is a comprehensive dissertation style paper that examines the factors which need to be considered by a company proposing begin trading on the internet. The issues discussed in detail include a definition of e-commerce, advantages and disadvantages of e-commerce, security issues, legal factors, trade off’s and the general strategy. Real life ...

This 5 page paper is an outline for a research project with the hypothesis that billboards may act as a distraction to road users and be one of a range of causal factors in road traffic accidents. The paper includes justification of the research, and outline of the benefits, a time scale as well as ...

This 36 page paper considers the importance of visual acuity for optometrists how it may be measured and whether there should be a specific minimum level ensured through regulation. The paper examines the viability of having a minimum standard and the practicality of testing the keenness and clarity of vision in optometrists. The paper then ...

This 21 page paper considers e-commerce and the consumers. Undertaken as a comprehensive literature review. The paper includes an examination of the current status of e-commerce, including statistics and figures in the use of the internet, the growth of e-commerce and the users of the internet. Other issues discussed include the marketing mix, the ...

This 66-page paper, written in dissertation format, is a thorough analysis of how Dubai Rashid Hospital in the United Arab Emirates is positioned to anticipate change and reform in health care. The paper includes a thorough analysis of health care reforms both in the UAE and throughout the world as well as a literature review ...

This 36 page paper examines the franchise industry in the UK. The paper begins with some background and an industry analysis including statistics and trends for each of the major sectors. The paper then considers why franchises are so popular with franchisees and franchisors, looking at the workings of a franchise and how it compares ...

In this 40 page paper the UK organic dairy sector is examined. The development of the sector may be seen as a response for both environmental and consumer concerns. This market was once one that was buoyant providing a premium for organic farmers. However, the supply has now exceeds the demand. The result is that ...

This 43 page paper is an in-depth examination of the Gucci group. The paper begins with the history of the company under the guidance of Guccio Gucci and the way it developed after his death in 1953. The paper looks at the fall of the company and its recovery under Dominico De Sole and Tom ...

This 9 page paper presents the literature review for a thesis that intends to investigate school principal or administrative internship programs. The results reveal a lack of information regarding the effectiveness of internship program although anecdotal comments testify to the value of such programs. Sections include an overview of administrative intern programs, the challenges faced ...

This 20 page paper argues that an investment in tools and system that enhance employee motivation is a cost effective way of reducing waste and maximising the input from employees. Looking at the two schools of thought; economic man and social man, the paper outlines the theoretical approaches to motivation and then applies these to ...

This 31 page paper considers how a company may decide to enter a new market. The paper uses the example of Vodafone wanting to enter the GSM market in Nigeria. The paper begins with an examination of the different strategies open and how macro factors will influence the decision, such as the barriers to entry ...

This 60 page paper examines the process of Qatarization in Qatar. This is the process by which expatriate workers are being replaced by Qatari nationals. The paper looks at the reasons for the development of the scheme with the background of Qatar and Qatar Petroleum examined. The next section looks at the impact at corporate ...

This 26 page paper provides an overview of a study of existing polls on terrorism. Polls like those taken by Gallop, Newsweek, and CNN reflect varied views on terrorism and demonstrate the fact that many people in the United States do not share the same perspectives on the terrorist threat that have driven political ...

This 11 page paper is a literature review covering a range of sources that would be useful for a dissertation which examines How far representations of youth crime in Britain, through popular culture, influence the public's perceptions of young people in today's society. The paper starts by placing the occurrence of crime into a ...

This 37 page paper is an in-depth compnay report on the Taiwanese compnay Formosa Plastics Group, quoted on the Taiwan Stock Exchange. The paper begins by looking at the history and development of the country and the examines the current position, starting with a breakdown of the products made and the diversify of the company ...

This 50 page paper considers whether the privatisation of the Ports in the UK has been a success. The paper begins by identifying the goals of privatisation by looking at the political background to the policies origins in 1970’s and 1980’s. In order to judge the relative level of success, the meeting of targets is ...

This 8 page paper considers what is meant by ‘good research’, what makes good research and the different types of constraints faced by the various approaches to research and looks at whether or not there is a ‘best approach’ to research. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

This 59 page paper considers the challenges faced by e-commerce and internet trading to businesses in Hong Kong. E-commerce is now a popular way of trading. For a country such as Hong Kong where international trade is required to sustain the economy and services are the primary sector due to the lack of local natural ...

This 24 page paper examines the approach that Shell, the well known petroleum company takes towards green or environmentalist issues and sustainability. The paper starts with a consideration of the different models that can be used when assessing environmental or sustainable practices. These are examined with examples, such as the Brent Spa oil rig disposal. ...

This 32 page paper compares two companies that are both dominant players in the European low cost airline industry; Easyjet and Ryanair. Bucking the recent trends both have performed well, however, Ryanair has suffered due to the recent court case where it was found to have gained uncompetitive advantages when being given subsidies by a ...

This 80 page paper examines the Greek shipping market and the need for change in order for Greek shipping companies to survive. The Greek shipping industry is very different to the shipping industry in other countries, which has led to many of the current competitive advantages. However the environment is changing, and this paper ...

This 16 page paper considers how a research project should be undertaken, The example used is a hotel where there been a drop in the occupancy. The paper defines the goals of the research, shows what type research will be undertaken and how the results will be analysed and presented. The paper also includes a ...

This 5 page paper suggests twenty different potential research questions that suggestion areas to examine concerning competitive advantage and customer processes. The paper then looks at some of the literature concerning relevant models and consider souses of information that may be used to undertaken the research. The bibliography cites 11 sources.