Essays Tagged: "Forecasts"

Why Did the Polls Get it Wrong in 1992 in Brittain?

credibility and has always been trusted, both by the public, and political parties. The way polling forecasts can affect the way people vote is very dramatic, this is because they can be a 'self fulfi ...

(5 pages) 44 0 4.8 Dec/1996

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Management functions.

se studies, that I've reviewed, planning proved it more effective when it was more long-term. Sales forecasts that evaluate an entire year are generally considered more useful those that only seek to ...

(6 pages) 398 2 4.4 May/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

A research plan for a strategic pitch on an ISP account (by an advertising agency).

dded value services to its users.Current SituationRevenues from the 'premium' services have not met forecasts. PCCW is uncertain of the reasons for this failure. And would like to understand if it is ... dded value services to its users.Current SituationRevenues from the 'premium' services have not met forecasts. PCCW is uncertain of the reasons for this failure. And would like to understand if it is ...

(7 pages) 136 0 3.7 Aug/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

Human Resource Management Roles and Responsibilities.

ment, and screening of prospective employees, the study of training needs, preparing human resource forecasts, the development of compensation systems, and an understanding of the laws that effect the ...

(4 pages) 954 1 4.0 Dec/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Human Resource Management

What does the earth-warming-up mean for the winter-sport Industrial Economics this century?

ll examine the observations, the predictions of different scientists, and the consequences of these forecasts. With regards to all the elements, we will be able to know clearly what the Earth warming- ...

(6 pages) 34 0 5.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Social and Technological History of Television

a of social studies analyzing its existence in our society and they consist of a range of opinions, forecasts, critiques and praises. This is a practice to be encouraged because of its undeniable forc ...

(18 pages) 203 0 5.0 May/2004

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies

Airport extension in the south east of England. Pros and Cons of building a new airport at Cliffe

ment for Transport, 2002) and Gatwick and Stansted are also operating close to capacity limits.With forecasts predicting demand to treble until 2030 the government published a consultation document, " ... would be best. My personal favourite would be a floating airport on the sea.References:Air Traffic Forecasts for the United Kingdom 2000 ( www.aviation.dft.gov.uk/atfuk2000)Department of Transport (w ...

(10 pages) 81 0 4.3 May/2004

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

Case Study: Dell computer (1994)

s, Dell ordered its components in advance and carried a large amount of component inventory. If its forecasts were wrong, Dell had major write-downs.Then Dell began to implement a new business model. ...

(6 pages) 458 0 5.0 May/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Marketing Case Study identifying possible promotions towards the devolopment of a new Salsa.

as found a viable market opportunity within the Salsa industry. Using current marketing conditions, forecasts, and a highly customized attack strategy, Roscoe Foods can quickly brand itself as a leadi ...

(3 pages) 57 0 3.7 Feb/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

A Study of the Operations Management at HOLLY FARM- an icecream manufacturing company. We were required to find the feasibility of expanding teh facilities and production processes.

lian's Business Strategy2.1 Gillian's Aims and Objectives2.1.1 Sales ForecastAccording to Gillian's forecasts, while there will be an increase in farm shop sales by 50%, there will be a decline in ret ... es by 50%, there will be a decline in retail shops sales by 13.3% in 2004 (Table 1). However, these forecasts are unlikely to come true. Firstly, its retail shops sales has increased by 75% on average ...

(15 pages) 385 2 4.4 Mar/2005

Subjects: Social Science Essays

Functions of Management

arts the early stages of budgeting. We will prepare a budget for the next fiscal year. We use sales forecasts, which drive our direct and indirect costs. From the sales figures, we also budget for our ...

(3 pages) 139 0 4.3 May/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Economic Indicator Forecast

exchange rate. Will discuss each economic indicator and compare and contrast two different 18-month forecasts for each. The differences between the forecasts will be analyzed and the reasons why we be ... in most parts of the nation, supply has caught up with demand" (De Rooy, 2005)In comparing the two forecasts for the same time period we can see that the predictions are very close. There is only a d ...

(9 pages) 987 1 4.7 Jul/2005

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Economic Indicator Forecasts: Housing Industry

hes our team found, would only offer a forecast that goes out six months. As we looked for extended forecasts; those that offered an 18-month period with more detailed reports, we found that most requ ... ses directly involved within the housing industry.Personal IncomeWe found two reports that provided forecasts for 2006 regarding personal income. The first of these comes from the Economist Intelligen ...

(6 pages) 411 0 4.2 Jul/2005

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Economics

graphs illustrating the historic and forecasted trends. A comparison and contrasts between 18 month forecasts for each will be discussed. A review and reconciliation of the differences of forecasts wi ... es for both the Dow Jones Industrial and NASDAQ to fall from there current prices in eighteen monthsForecasts and RecommendationsOne key to continued growth for automakers will be developing strategic ...

(17 pages) 1028 0 5.0 Jul/2005

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Corporation and confidence: discussion.

the company is gettingfrom the use of its assets. They're more indicative of market perceptions and forecaststhan an objective snapshot of a corporation's success.It is important for a corporation to ...

(1 pages) 1151 0 5.0 Sep/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Why is it important for a corporation to maintain the confidence of the stockholder?

the company is gettingfrom the use of its assets. They're more indicative of market perceptions and forecaststhan an objective snapshot of a corporation's success.It is important for a corporation to ...

(2 pages) 44 0 0.0 Oct/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Markets & Exchanges

How budgets contribute to planning, control and motivation in an organisation.

of a company from planning to motivation. Planning plays an essential role within a businessAll forecasts will be in monetary values rather than volume.A budget is used as a means to exert con ...

(1 pages) 81 0 2.0 Jan/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Economic Analysis of the Home Building Industry

How do forecasts and economic indicators help one determine strategic initiatives and the direction in whic ... ng starts. Herein one will read in-depth knowledge about how the above economic indicators and some forecasts for them might affect the home building industry. Lastly, the reader will see the authors' ... estic Product (GDP) in addition to other economic indicators are used in determining interest rates.Forecasts for Economic IndicatorsThis paper serves to analyze two separate 18-month forecasts for th ...

(17 pages) 590 0 3.7 May/2006

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Ink B Plan Part 2

u have just described, your market research, and industry data, if available.You may want to do two forecasts: 1) a "best guess", which is what you really expect, and 2) a "worst case" low estimate th ... rcent of the total of all other start-up expenses.Explain your research and how you arrived at your forecasts of expenses. Give sources, amounts, and terms of proposed loans. Also explain in detail ho ...

(8 pages) 47 0 0.0 Jun/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Why is Human Resource Planning important in an organisation?

lid, 1993). Rather than a reactive and ad-hoc approach, H.R.P. apprehends a proactive slant whereby forecasts are made on labour surpluses or shortages using statistical or judgmental methods. Forecas ... ganisation may focus on adopting an innovative culture requiring external candidates but however HR forecasts a climb in economic activity thus reducing the talent pool. Here, the organisation require ...

(10 pages) 760 2 3.5 Sep/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Human Resource Management