Research Essay Examples

Abstract One of the difficulties when objectivity looking into defining the levels of fidelity required in training simulations is that simulators are frequently seen as replacements for training that previously would have been conducted on the real equipment. The perception therefore is that the simulation should be as close as possible to the “real deal” […]

An algorithm, according to the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, is a set of rules for solving a problem in a finite number of steps. One of the fundamental problems of computer science is sorting a set of items. The solutions to these problems are known as sorting algorithms and rather ironically, “the process of applying […]

Cultural Diamond in 3D? (Diamond in the Rough): Clarifying the Relationship between Media Studies and Cultural Sociology By Peter Brinson The nascent field of cultural sociology can be described as anything but unified. Its multidisciplinary roots and influences have left a lasting imprint on scholarly activity in this broad field of study: classical social theorists, […]

Management Information Systems are distinct from regular information systems in that they are used to analyze other information systems applied in operational activities in the organization. In a recent survey article in The Economist, John Browning (1990) wrote: “Information technology is no longer a business resource; it is the business environment. ” His statement is […]

Far East Asian Countries This paper gives a short overview of the observed behavioral pattern across some of the far east Asian countries. Understanding these behavioral patterns is important for doing effective communication with people/people groups from these countries. Effective communication holds one of the keys to establishing business and personal relationships in these countries. […]

This essay is going to analyse the use of focus groups as a research method in modern day social sciences. The disadvantages and the advantages will be discussed, and furthermore the use of focus groups as a research method against using other research methods will be evaluated. A case study will also be reviewed in […]

A highly debated argument in today’s society is animal research and testing. There is much controversy surrounding the issue not only within biology, but general ethics as well. Some people feel that animal research is ethical because it furthers human well-being, as well as provides mechanisms to cure disease. Other people, however, believe animal research […]

The Securities Brokerage industry comprises companies that primarily offer brokerage services for a commission or fee. These firms serve as intermediaries, linking buyers and sellers of various investment instruments such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and equity or index options. Some of these firms also provide additional services like investment banking and consultation. One […]

Introduction The report will concentrate on my assessment of successful and effective leadership through personal observation and also through an interview of an individual that I believe is successful and effective as a leader. The results will be considered and discussed with an emphasis on my perceptions of the leader’s leadership style, values and behaviours […]

Did you know that every person hiking along a recreational trail in a forest setting has a potential impact on wildlife? Not all wildlife reacts the same way to human disturbance. In fact, some species are so highly sensitive that any human activity along a trail can affect their territory selection, their reproductive success and […]

Motivational factors which affect an individual to volunteer at local/major sporting events DISCLAIMER: At the Service Industry Project Scheme (SIPS) subject is undertaken by a final year student from the University of Canberra, as part of their undergraduate degree. No liability will be accepted by the student, the staff or the university, for any outcomes […]

In this assignment I’m going to describe how the marketing research information is used in order to understand customers, competitors and the market environment in a company like Coca Cola. I’m also going to describe how the link between the principles of marketing are applied within the Coca Cola Company and the marketing research activities […]

Having viewed “The making of a Moonie” consider the extent to which ethical dilemmas would present themselves if you were to apply Eileen Barkers methods to a study of followers of Kabbalah in the U. K. Eileen Barker’s study on followers of the Unitarian church, The making of a Moonie was carried out over seven […]

Despite various attributions of addiction to factors like lack of willpower, poverty, moral weakness, mental illness, genetics, family socialization, anti-social personalities and societal issues in the past, there is still a debate over its actual cause. Although some experts regard it as a disease, there exists limited evidence supporting this perspective. The extent of drug […]

INTRODUCTION 1. 1. Introduction: The term ‘feminism’ has been a part of everyday language since the 1960s. It is invariably linked to the women’s movement and an attempt to advance the social standing of women. Feminism as a theory can be divided into four types : (i) Liberal feminism, which accepts the law and its […]

Professor of Management and Leadership at the State University of New York in Albany, and a board member of the Leadership Quarterly journal. He is a well-known scholar and author on leadership. Leadership in Organizations was first published in 1981. This fifth edition was published in 2002, and the formerly 19 chapters have been consolidated […]

Cultivation Theory Daniel Chandler Cultivation theory (sometimes referred to as the cultivation hypothesis or cultivation analysis) was an approach developed by Professor George Gerbner, dean of the Annenberg School of Communications at the University of Pennsylvania. He began the ‘Cultural Indicators’ research project in the mid-1960s, to study whether and how watching television may influence […]

D. U. Singer Hospital Products Corp. has done sufficient new product development at the research and development level to estimate a high likelihood of technical success for a product of assured commercial success: A long-term antiseptic. Management has instructed Singer’s Antiseptic Division to make a market entry at the earliest possible time: they have requested […]

At Devry University, explore career research and development while acquiring effective job search strategies that involve the identification of covert online information. Witness the application of these techniques through an exemplar document. After completing your education at DeVry University, you are currently in search of a job as a database administrator in Omaha, Nebraska. This […]

1. Introduction 1. 1 Background to the Study In larger Corporate companies the expenditure budgeted for on business travel more often that not one of the largest expenses. It has been widely suggested that this expense is by and large controllable. The only way for this to be effective is for management to employ a […]

The work of managers, of scientists, of engineers, of lawyers–the work that steers the course of society and its economic and governmental organizations–is largely work of making decisions and solving problems. It is work of choosing issues that require attention, setting goals, finding or designing suitable courses of action, and evaluating and choosing among alternative […]

Retail multinational learning: a case study of Tesco The Authors Mark Palmer, Aston Business School, Aston University, Birmingham, UK Acknowledgements I would like to thank Dr Barry Quinn at the University of Ulster for his thorough critiques of my ideas on an early draft of this work. This paper has developed out of doctoral work […]