European Union and Federalism
Essay - 4 pages - European union
In 1948, federalists formulated a project of United States of Europe at a Congress in La Haye. But they were defeated by unionists who wanted mere intergovernmental cooperation between European states. Nowadays, this continues to be a recurrent debate: is the European Union (EU) a federal...
International logistics and procurement (2010-2011)
Internship report - 15 pages - Logistics
Definition of procurement: It can be defined as the purchase of goods or services at the optimum possible cost, in the correct amount and quality. These goods/services are also purchased at the correct time and location by signing a contract. Definition of logistics: It is to get the right...
To what extent have the national foreign policies undermined EU-Chinese relations?
Internship report - 8 pages - European union
EU diplomatic relations with China were established in 1975 and are governed by the 1985 EU-China Trade and Cooperation Agreement and seven other legally binding agreements. This rapprochement between the two powers culminated in the setting up in 1988 of a delegation by the EC Commission...
ELB International Trading & Sourcing Company, China June/ July 2008
Internship report - 14 pages - International marketing
China, 'The monster', 'The dragon of Asia', many names can define the perfectly economic, demographic, and geopolitic weight of this country in the world. Newly on the front of the international media stage due to the Olympic Games, China also speaks about it's economic...
Rapport de stage: Association V-Glob Volontaire-globalisation (Placement report)
Internship report - 15 pages - International relations
Attracted by humanitarian work since a very long time, I seized the opportunity given to me during my third year of 'applied foreign languages' studies to do a work placement in a non-profit organisation in a third world country. I had been unable to find a placement during term time, as...
Brexit and the implications of the border in the politics of Northern Ireland and the Republic: pushing a unification too quickly or too hard a separation?
Dissertation - 10 pages - International relations
In Northern Ireland, separation has been part of the history of the nation since its conquest of the Normans in 1169, as it paved the way for the later British involvement in Ireland. Today, the thorny issue that threatens the country is Brexit and its implications on the dividing border and...
Learning and improvement approach in traditional construction management models
Text commentary - 2 pages - Management
The documents studied in this paper can be provided on request. Both articles analysed in this paper are linked to the engineering manufacturing area, particularly in construction, and more specifically to the acknowledgment that there is a lack of learning and improvement approach in traditional...
What are the main obstacles to the EU being considered a major global actor?
Essay - 8 pages - International relations
"If I had to sum up the objective of this presidency in one sentence, I would say that we must move from a Europe of cooperation within our borders to a powerful Europe in the world, fully sovereign, free of its choices and master of its destiny." In a press conference on December 9, 2021,...
Opposition to the apartheid
Case study - 3 pages - Educational studies
It was founded in 1912, was composed of the chiefs who had acquired importance during the tribal resistance to European domination, by the year 1943 remained harmonious relations with whites, always in the line that the tribal chiefs wanted. This year he adopts the claims and statements of...
Game theory - Can Game Theory Predict Unique Game Outcome
Case study - 2 pages - Educational studies
oligopolistic markets. Game theory illustrates that the cooperation between two players, and not competition, yields a more beneficial outcomes to both players. Mainly, games such as Battle of Sexes, Prisoners Dilemma, and so on have been investigated by researchers. However, there have...
ABC COAL - Talent Management Plan
Case study - 5 pages - Management
Strategic issues are critical challenges that affect the general performance of an organization. In connection to this, strategic planning is concerned with determining the future of an organization, achieving the set goals and working towards them. ABC Coal is one of the biggest companies in our...
Socialism : Brief study
Case study - 3 pages - Educational studies
The socialist thought, in its origins, linked to the ideas and proposals for social reform Robert Ower, Saint-Simon and Charles Fourier; aims a society where there is no private ownership of the means of production and it eliminates the differences between social classes and plans the economy,...
Che Guevara, success or failure
Essay - 3 pages - Political science
Failure is an inevitable part of life. In the same breath, success is not necessarily foreseeable. In order to attain success, one must fail and learn from that failure. One of the greatest cases of this is illustrated by the Revolution that took place in Cuba. Fidel Castro, in cooperation...
Why has the UN Charter remained a central plank of international order, even though it was formulated in wartime by only a few of the victorious powers? - published: 29/09/2010
Essay - 6 pages - International relations
If we had had this Charter a few years ago-and above all, the will to use it- millions, now dead, would be alive. If we should falter in the future in our will to use it, millions, now living, will surely die.' (Truman) This statement delivered by Truman reveals the ambitions of the Charter...
Occidental intelligences facing Middle East's quest for nuclear weapons: the case of Israel Vs. the case of Iran
Essay - 10 pages - International relations
The nuclear bomb is much more than a common weapon, it can determine the balance of the powers, it is a crucial point for understanding the international strategic relations: the nuclear bomb represents the possibility for a country to be wiped off the map. Between 1950 and 1990, it is important...
How did HRM allow Alcatel to adapt to changes posed by the changing market?
Thesis - 9 pages - Management
We were on the lookout for a company that was willing to provide us with the information for our investigation file. We had a consultant in our midst, who put us in contact with several companies like Bouygues, Dassault and Alcatel. We wrote several letters explaining the purpose of our approach...
Recycling in South Africa
Thesis - 16 pages - Ecology & environment
As part of my third year at the business school of Rennes in South Africa, I had the opportunity to do an international internship for a period of 10 weeks. This course's main objective was to test my ability to adapt. Indeed, during this internship, I had to adapt to a different culture, and...
Privatization in Russia
Case study - 5 pages - Business strategy
Privatization is at the heart of structural reforms for the primary purpose of changing the structures of corporate governance in order to get them to behave efficiently and ensure their future on a long-term competitive basis [1] . Privatization in Russia was taken up in the 90s and...
The aftermath of the French influence in Africa?
Thesis - 8 pages - Political science
In the year 1960, France tried to play an active role in the Third world to affirm itself vis-a-vis the two large powers that clashed during the Cold war. Deprived of the major part of its colonial empire, it has assets which will enable it to bond well with the recently decolonized countries....
Marketing strategies of the traditional low cost airlines
Thesis - 30 pages - Services marketing
The airline sector has evolved in recent years, with low-cost airline companies offering tickets at unbeatable prices. Many traditional companies are thus forced to compete with these prices in order to remain competitive in the market. These low cost tariffs are offered by the low cost airlines...
Marketing of the services: The case of Club Mediterranean
Case study - 12 pages - Services marketing
Club Mediterranean was at the helm of creating one of the first holiday packages that was "all inclusive" and offered people to live at their own pace in heavenly places. For the last 50 years, it was the leader and a benchmark in this market. This structure, established in 1950, had been...
French language as a tool for trade facilitation in West Africa
Essay - 7 pages - Economy general
The French language is important for trade relations. In the case of ECOWAS, no study has been undertaken to establish this to facilitate trade. ECOWAS is one of the economic blocs in West Africa which was founded on May 28, 1975, in order to promote cooperation and integration among West...
Dolce&Gabbana and its communication strategies
Case study - 11 pages - Management
Dolce&Gabbana sells ready made clothes and is a brand based in Legnano, Milan. It was launched in 1985 by two designers, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. In 1980, both were working in the same workshop in Venice. By 1982, they began working together to carve a niche for themselves in the...
The truth behind surveillance monitoring: An employee perspective
Essay - 3 pages - Management
Imagine that your employer is watching you eight hours a day and constantly checking ‘What you are doing?' throughout the day. Does your boss have the right to do so? Or do you have privacy rights? Through modern technology and advancement in the field of surveillance monitoring, it is...
Is the political and cultural organization of Lebanon an inherited process of decolonization?
Essay - 6 pages - International relations
At the end of the First World War, the breakup of the Ottoman Empire left the Middle East disrupted, destabilized, and therefore potentially dangerous, especially in the view of Western powers. After the horror of this war, the desire for a lasting and definitive peace was stronger than ever, and...
The American diplomacy around the protocol of Kyoto
Essay - 15 pages - Ecology & environment
During the past forty years, the issue of global warming has gradually been established as the priority of environmental debates to become a major issue in our society for the twenty-first century. The proliferation of conferences, books, and films on this subject reflect the growing interest....
What is the future for Euro?
Essay - 5 pages - European union
In 2009, the euro was the official currency of 330 million users, located in 16 countries in Europe, and accounted for about 16% of global GDP. The single currency of the Euro zone is now the second most important currency in the world, and enjoys a broad consensus about its effectiveness. The...
The introduction of Islamic banking in France: A research on the potential market for retail Islamic banking
Dissertation - 37 pages - Finance
This study provides an assessment on the current problems and progresses made in France for the introduction of Islamic banking into its economy and contains an evaluation and an analysis of the potential market for Islamic retail banks in France. The research is divided into two distinct...
International expansion of the Essilor Group
Case study - 2 pages - Business strategy
Essilor has a portfolio of strong brands. Varilux deals with progressive lenses that currently dominate the world market. The glasses represent about 95% of the activity of Essilor and the rest can be classified in other categories, including optical instruments and various other products that...
Analysis of Breitling in air navigation
Case study - 30 pages - Services marketing
The launch of the Breitling Navitimer a genuine wrist instrument is being offered which is also the instrumental symbol of the brand. Ingenious and efficient, this chronograph has"computer aviation," a circular slide rule that is capable of performing all calculations related to air navigation....
