Essays Tagged: "Case study"

The Differences and Similarities of Pneumonia and Tuberculosis

tation and effects.To explore the relationship between pneumonia and tuberculosis we will examine a case study. Joan is a 35 year old women who was feeling fine up till a few weeks ago when she develo ... coccus pneumoniae, causes bacterial pneumonia and can be prevented by a vaccine. In 20 - 30% of the cases the infection spreads to the blood stream (MedicineNet, 1997) which can lead to secondary infe ...

(10 pages) 110 1 3.6 Mar/1997

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Diseases

Legal Issues in Nursing for BSN. Case study

Running head Case 1Legal Issues Case StudyCase 2Nursing Situation:Cindy Black (fictitious name), a four-year-old ... escribed: Elixirof turpenhydrate with codeine one milliliter by mouth, Gantrinsin (sulfisoxazole) 10Case 3milliliters, and Quibron (theophylline-glycerol guaiacolate) 10 milliliters.Nurse Slighta Hand ... pronounced dead.Departure from professional standards of nursing care:In every nursing malpractice case the defendant nurse's conduct is measured against that of a reasonably prudent nurse under the ...

(5 pages) 327 0 4.6 Nov/1996

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law > Cases

Sporting With Life, Frankenstein and Science Today

anity, yet having the potential to destroy it. (185) Mary Shelly's Frankenstein provides a dramatic case study of what goes wrong when people sport with life and attempt to 'play God'. Victor's motiva ...

(9 pages) 150 0 5.0 Oct/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

This is a solution for Kanthal (Harvard Business Case Study)

Kanthal Case Study SolutionsINTRODUCTION:Kanthal is company that specializes in the production and sales of ... computed by dividing the total number of orders into total S&A costs (refer to Exhibit 4 in the case). Second, the manufacturing order costs for non-stocked items was calculated by dividing total ... :Kanthal should take measures to minimize costs that are associated with the non-stocked items. The case does not show any evidence of Kanthal attempting to reduce cost activities. If the company coul ...

(5 pages) 919 0 4.3 Jul/2002

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

7 pages on the use of Psychological Operations in the current Afghanistan situation (current as of Jan-Jul 02). I was writing to view my grasp on the subject after reading a related book.

PSYOPS Response PaperWar on Terrorism - the Ongoing Case Study of PSYOPS in AfghanistanJust as America utilizes Psychological Operations to influence th ... s and the civilians inhabiting the nearby villages, so too does the Terrorist. Although this is the case, the United States still has not emplaced a single modus operandi to engage in Psychological Op ...

(6 pages) 105 0 3.9 Sep/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers > Middle Eastern History

Internationalization of Accounting Standards for Consolidation

was the best paper that yearInternationalization of Accounting Standards for ConsolidationJapan: A Case StudyThe purpose of this paper will be to examine problems with internationalization of account ... relationship between the firms in these groups is based on cooperation not control as would be the case in the U.S.Each of these groups is centered around a bank and includes a trading company, a rea ...

(9 pages) 440 2 4.4 Nov/1996

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Accounting

Managing the Transition from Maturity to Decline: Diamond Power Corporation

life of a company -Managing the Transition from Maturity to Decline: Diamond Power CorporationThis case study, prepared by Richard C. Scameborn, follows the Diamond Power Specialty Company from its h ... d a lot of trouble as time goes on.There are three major problems that come up in the Diamond Power case. The most obvious problem the company encounters involves the handling of its lucrative parts i ...

(7 pages) 64 0 5.0 Dec/1996

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Explore the relationship between the various ways that decision making in organisations may be described and explained and the methodologies to support decision making.

rategic choice. This essay will mainly look at the relationship between the REM and OR and SSM. The case study on JB Casting will be used through out to illustrate the relationship between the theorie ... hat need to be taken when following the REM of decision making. To illustrate this model JB Casting case study can be used. Dawson argues that the problem needs to be defined. A problem that JB Castin ...

(7 pages) 773 0 4.7 Nov/2002

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Management Planning & Decision Making

Business: Strategy. Case study examining Motorola.

Note information in case is time sensitive, so some of the material may be outdated.MOTOROLACASE STUDYJune 19, 2002INTRO ... pliance around the world. They created the Motorola Ethics Renewal Process (MERP). As stated in the case study, the chief purpose of MERP was to "help Motorolians at all levels in all countries make e ... ring-based culture as a liability in a world they saw as increasingly driven by marketing.Also, the case mentions that some people view the company's top executives as insular and tradition bound. In ...

(15 pages) 1779 2 3.6 Nov/2002

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Critical Thinking and Decision Making. Let it pour: A critical thinking case study

Let it pour: A critical thinking case studyThere is growing problem that is facing all operations of the Faith Community Hospital. Fr ... sed during the problem-solving actions.When addressing the first major concern contained within the case study, the hospital needs to have the staff follow and uphold company policy. The organization ...

(5 pages) 3827 8 4.6 Dec/2002

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Life Course Case Study

IntroductionIn this assignment I conduct a life course case study of a seventy-four year old man, Mr. Gambina, in order to find out whether structure or ag ... y and MethodsMethodologyThere are two main kinds of research: quantitative and qualitative. In this case study I use qualitative research, also known as interpretive research, naturalistic research, p ... litative research is too dependent on the researcher's personal attributes and skills.MethodIn this case study the method I used is that of an intensive, or in-depth, interview. This is an unstructure ...

(13 pages) 427 1 4.8 Jan/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology

This is a case study about the artist Ken Unsworth

INSTALLATION ART: CASE STUDY'Installation art is an artwork that encompasses an extended space. It suggests that art l ...

(1 pages) 44 0 4.2 Feb/2003

Subjects: Art Essays > Artists

"And The Band Played On" - What Went Wrong

ginning.Prejudice factors were introduced very early on in the movie. When a female doctor brings a case study about a disease spreading in the population of homosexual men to the attention of Jim Cur ...

(4 pages) 63 0 3.2 Mar/2003

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

Communication and business

TABLE OF CONTENTS1. INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION22. CASE STUDY 1: REJECTED PLANS52.1 BRIEF SUMMARY52.2 COMMUNICATION BARRIERS IN THE CONVERSATION BETWEE ... ARRIERS IN THE CONVERSATION BETWEEN BOB AND PETERSON62.3 EXAMPLES OF EFFECTIVE BEHAVIOR BY ELLEN83. CASE 2:ALLIED INDUSTRIES93.1 BRIEF SUMMARY:93.2 WHAT WAS THE CAUSE OF THE COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN BE ... feeling or true thoughts than verbal messages. That's why it should be paid great attention.In any case verbal communication represents the great majority of interpersonal communication; therefore, w ...

(17 pages) 695 0 3.5 Apr/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Netto Case study.

1.0 Introduction1.1Terms of referenceThis report is the result of analysing the Netto case study. The report identifies the key points that have helped Netto become a successful discount ...

(8 pages) 211 0 3.4 Apr/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Organizational Behavior at Lewis and Lewis.

M. Martinez, Jr.December 15, 1996Decision MakingCase StudyOrganizational Behavior at Lewis & Lewis, P.C.Lewis & Lewis, P.C. is a small, Jack ... rian are the two who directly manage the personnel at Lewis & Lewis, but this is not always the case. According to staff interviews, it is very difficult to actually have either Phil or Brian reso ... n deciding these issues and because the firm is so small, it affects employee relationships. In one case, one part-time employee was receiving full time benefits while another part-time employee was n ...

(19 pages) 369 0 4.9 Apr/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

E commerce and its impact on business to business organisations supply chain.

hange (EDI)2.Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)3.Internet4.Intranets and ExtranetsEvidence of successA case study of a large manufacturing firm has been assessed and the following areas have been identif ... rtening of order cycle4.Eliminate stock control problems5.More personalised support serviceThe full case study is outlined in the report.Possible Future DevelopmentsThe following future developments h ...

(12 pages) 1387 0 4.4 Apr/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Describe a manager's morning using Fayol's and Mintzberg's theories.

hese management theories have been applied on human's daily activities and decision making. In this case study, Sam plays the role as a manager who plans, organizes, leads and controls the food servic ... on two management theories, Fayol and Mintzberg. These two theories will be used in analyzing this case study to help us understand Sam's morning and her job of getting things done through people. Ot ...

(6 pages) 214 0 4.3 May/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Intellectual Property Law in Australia.

Case study outlining the following:* Copyright law in Australia* Legislative requirements for regist ... d therefore does not allow for adequate protection of reverse engineering rights. According to this case, Dina must have reproduced or adapted Mondo Design's computer software in order to have infring ... tend to make a product that interoperates with that program, and not merely a substitute (Connectix Case ). There are quite apparent similarities in the Dina's program and the Mondo's computer program ...

(10 pages) 135 1 3.7 May/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays

Critical Thinking Case Study.

Critical Thinking Case Study:Let It Pour - My First Assignment as Executive AssistantThe mission of Faith Community Ho ...

(5 pages) 1154 3 3.9 May/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management