Strategic management of EDF - Electricité de France (in 2010)
Case study - 35 pages - Management
From production to distribution, Electricite de France (EDF) is one of the world's largest producers of electricity. Its story has naturally propelled the company as a leader on the French market through a monopoly related to nationalization. Indeed, the law of April 8, 1946 regarding the...
Cultural analysis of France
Essay - 18 pages - Sociology & social sciences
France is one of the 27 member States of the European Union. This means it enjoys the four fundamental freedoms within the European market: freedom of movement for people, money, services and goods. France is located in Western Europe, a developed area with all the necessary...
Hypermarket's struggle against the development of hard discount in France
Essay - 9 pages - Services marketing
This dissertation is directed towards the retail world of France. The study is undertaken for the final term of this academic year's research project. To make the topic of study as dynamic and interesting as possible, I have presented a suitable title for the dissertation. Hence, at the...
France telecom: The suicide crisis
Thesis - 17 pages - Management
France Telecom S.A. is one of the world's leading and largest telecommunications operators in the world. It is the main telecommunications company in France, and the third largest in Europe. The French Telecom/Orange Group is also a world leader in telecommunications services for...
Outline of "de Gaulle's "vision of France's international role and discuss the ways in which his foreign policy sought to realise this vision.
Thesis - 7 pages - Political science
General de Gaulle is one of the most distinguished political figures of the twentieth century. Often known as “l'homme du 18 Juin”, Charles de Gaulle was a hero of the French Resistance during the Nazi invasion of France, and later became the President of ‘l'Hexagone'. This...
Internship report at a pharmacy in France
Case study - 4 pages - Educational studies
A pharmacist is a healthcare professional with a mission of public service. The following paragraphs will give you a view into the life of a pharmacist. These details are compiled from an induction course conducted at the Central Pharmacy Boonefaes-Cadiou, located at Courrières. The goal of this...
Evaluate the impact of global recession on international trade and investment with respect to France
Essay - 6 pages - Economy general
In the last few years, the International Business has been hit by a global recession. Economists were talking about the current situation of some countries, companies or economic issues more or less close to a situation of recession. These comments were relayed by lots of public media and it...
How far did the fair value principle contribute to accelerate the credit crisis in France?
Dissertation - 46 pages - Finance
The IFRS or the International Financial Reporting Standards are one element of the globalization of the world economy. The stated objectives of the IASB or the International Accounting Standards Board are: (a) "to formulate and publish in the public interest, accounting standards to be observed...
Air France and KLM, Case study
Case study - 3 pages - Business strategy
To be competitive in the airline industry, companies need to be in control of cost control and management. Companies need to reduce their exposition to risk (fuel management) and control the efficiency of each type of plane they operate. As the industry requires high fixed costs, companies have...
Being black in France and in the United States : a comparison
Essay - 18 pages - Social, moral & civic education
"Penser et agir par nous-mêmes et pour nous-mêmes, en Nègres..., accéder à la modernité sans piétiner notre authenticité". That is how the famous thinker of the "Négritude", Leopold Sendar Senghor, described the challenge that fell on black people in the whole world at the dawn of the 21st...
Recruitment: Practices and issues in France
Thesis - 3 pages - Human resources
The recruitment, which aims to attract candidates with the qualifications and skills to fill available positions and vacancies, are framed by a specific regulation. While free enterprise allows free choice of employees, it remains so unless freedom is limited by hiring certain restrictions, such...
Strategic analysis of Microsoft France
Thesis - 7 pages - Business strategy
Today, the market share for Windows is 93% of the number of positions in the world, against 4% for Mac OS or Linux 1%. The Microsoft group, which sells the Windows operating system is the group known in the global market for computer software. Thus we will examine the strategy of this global...
Call centers in France
Thesis - 5 pages - Business strategy
Call centers are platforms for managing a large number of incoming and outgoing phone calls through the telephone, either using an operator or through an automated system. The call center may be constituted by an undertaking for its own needs, but it is most often operated by professionals whose...
The relationship between taxation and accounting in France
Course material - 4 pages - Accounting
The relationship between accounting and taxation is critical for determining the tax on the profits of French companies, but understanding this relationship is difficult because of constant changes taking place accounting policies. Accounting is defined as the systematic recording, reporting and...
The social aspects of corporate restructuring in France
Thesis - 6 pages - Business strategy
The company has a special reference in social law. It is the framework within which the employment relationship operates. The activities of the staff, management and capital components constitute business. The purpose of this article is to study the effect of the changes of these components on...
Family Law: Comparison France Vs. China
Essay - 20 pages - Other law subjects
During the last century, the Chinese government decided to abolish the old family system and establish a new family idea: the socialist family system (the Marriage Code of 1950). This marked a turning point in Chinese common law and the beginning of a new family way of thinking. With this new...
Air France-KLM Marketing Study: Becoming More Competitive in Front of The TGV
Case study - 11 pages - Services marketing
Today, AIRFRANCE-KLM is the largest airline company in the world in terms of total operating revenues and passenger-kilometers. The company's CEO is, since January 1st 2009, Pierre-Henri Gourgeon. With a turnover coming close to 24 billion Euros as on 31st March 2009 and having taken over 74...
The launch of Toyota green car in France: The Prius
Case study - 22 pages - Services marketing
The automobile market is facing a serious crisis, and Toyota must keep its share of the market and develop new products to reach new customers. The Toyota Prius is a fully hybrid electric car developed and manufactured by the Toyota Motor Corporation. It was sold first in Japan in 1997 and is...
Perceived service value: examples of Air France (French Airline Company), Xbox live service on X-Box 360 (American video game company) and Hotel SPA Dr. Irena Eris (Polish luxury leisure centre)
Essay - 4 pages - Services marketing
In this paper, we will examine the difference in perceived service value. The perception of the customer differs from one service to another and this difference is dependent on many factors. This paper will take the example of three service companies: Air France (French Airline Company),...
An analysis of how France could be branded to sustainability attract Chinese tourists
Case study - 37 pages - Services marketing
To underline the importance of the brand image for branding a destination, this report follows an analysis of France's images and stereotypes as a destination. Where it has been defined that France benefits from a largely positive and attractive image, it has been seen that some...
Integrated essay on the empire in the West, France and England as powerful states, the medieval period and Black Death in Europe
Thesis - 5 pages - Literature
Charlemagne's coronation as emperor at St. Peter's Basilica heralded a new era for the West and for the Byzantine Empire. Charlemagne became the strong leader at the helm and his missi dominici kept a watchful eye on territories that were far away. The governments of France and England...
Establishment of the Swedish organizational model in France
Thesis - 9 pages - Business strategy
IKEA, a growing multinational firm (present in 44 countries), is characterized in its presence abroad by a desire to maintain some organizational model to enhance one's home environment. With globalization and increasing competition, companies must renew their organization to become truly "human...
The Communication Strategy of Air France
Thesis - 14 pages - Business strategy
In 1933, Air Orient, Air Union,' Compagnie Generale Aerospostale', ‘Societe Generale de Transport Aerien' (ex Farman airlines) and ‘Compagnie Internationale de Navigation Aerienne' (CIDNA) merged together to form Air France. Air France was officially inaugurated at the Le...
The merger/acquisition of Air France-KLM
Thesis - 30 pages - Business strategy
The merger responds to a careful consideration of development opportunities. It must be justified by the creation of value. Air France and KLM agreed to merge in order to make a synergy primarily economic in nature. Indeed, the synergies in economy, business, by increasing their sizes,...
Strategy of Air France: Analysis and recommendations (2009)
Case study - 38 pages - Business strategy
Born on August 30, 1933 by the consolidation of major French airlines ‘Societe Generale Air Transport,' Air Union, the International Company for Air Navigation, Air East and ‘Compagnie Generale Aeropostale', Air France formed the largest French airline company. In January 2000,...
Investigating the key issues concerning child protection in the UK and France
Thesis - 5 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Social policy "is based upon a distinct empirical focus- the support and well-being through social action." (Alcock et al 1998). It draws upon the methods and understandings involved in many social science disciplines e.g. sociology, economics and politics and is founded in many areas of society...
Starbucks France governance: Competitive environment analysis
Thesis - 2 pages - Management
“Corporate governance is the set of processes, customs, policies, laws and institutions affecting the way a corporation is directed, administered or controlled.” It is made to control the decision-making power of executives so they do not have as a matter of priority their own...
Dangerous liaisons: On the love-hate affair between the US and France
Thesis - 6 pages - International relations
A quick look at the sheer number of French books written on the United States, whether it is on 9/11, Iraq, the environment, George W.Bush or any other foreign policy issue, shows how important is the United States for France. The opposite may not be so true. France is considered...
France under the Fifth Republic
Thesis - 7 pages - Modern history
The French Fourth Republic collapsed following the rise of the civil war in Algeria. Its lack of stability, which was a consequence of its parliamentary structure and the weaknesses of its parties, did not manage to survive this major crisis, and pointed out the need for a stronger executive...
Business tourism in France
Thesis - 13 pages - Business strategy
Working in a family business, named DESERTOURS™, we perform in a challenging and competitive market: tourism. With twenty years experience, DESERTOURS™ is the 4WD and motorcycle adventure travel leader in the French market. Our company offers trips around the world, including Morocco,...
