Phenomenon Case Studies Samples For Students

Colony collapse disorder refers to a phenomenon which entails a sharp, unusual decline in the number of bees in a colony. This phenomenon has raised great concerns in the USA in the recent past given that honey bees are a significant part of the US economy. Honey bees are involved in pollination therefore contributing to about one third of the US diet. Several causes have been identified as triggers of the phenomenon; most of which are under investigation. Among the causes identified are: genetically modified foods, pathogens, pesticides and antibiotics. Pesticides in particular are deemed to be a leading cause since pesticides such as ...

1. The case study approach is used for the purpose of studying a single unit, such as an organization, or of a set of units, which are distinct from each other. The case study method is used if the objective of the study is to answer questions like how or why or if there’s a need to provide an in-depth description, explanation, or exploration of a phenomenon where data can either be qualitatively or quantitatively collected and analyzed. In addition, the case study approach is appropriate if the researcher has little or no control over the events of the study. Furthermore, it ...

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When I was moving from Saudi Arabia to the United States, I was full of expectations and excitement, as I have learnt the American culture and I was glad to experience it in person. While I am happy to be here and continue to encounter with the American culture, however, the reaction of certain people and social situations I have experienced made me concerned about the state of social development in the U.S. I realized that in spite of being frustrated and discouraged to seek social contact, I will have to implement different patterns of behavior and manifest new ...

INTRODUCTION

In the modern global business world people interact within organizations to achieve a variety of targets. Organizational behavior helps realize how people influence each other in companies. Given this fact, organizations are examining ways to treat employees respectfully and to support them at work creating a stressless workplace, motivating staff and maintaining competitive advantages among their rivals (Schermerhorn et al 26). Additionally, realizing organizational behavior managers receive perfect insights into the problems of individual differences, values and diversity, which have become increasingly popular and important in the recent years. With the increasing value of diversity in the workplace, organizations need to ...

Background

According to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (2019) in 2018, the total number of offenses committed by young offenders was 728, 280. The major crimes committed by young offenders include simple assault (125,030), drug abuse violations (90,670), and disorderly conduct (57, 760). The most significant crime committed by young offenders was violent crimes (46,140). Although the overall crimes committed by the young individuals dropped by 10 percent from the 2017 calendar year to the 2018 fiscal period, these crimes still baffle the relevant authorities and the public. The major question that accompanies the ...

Role of Marketers and Parents

The KGOY (or kids getting old younger) phenomenon is a situation wherein a young children pretend to be much older than their age and try to look mature. Researchers have mixed findings about whether this phenomenon was brought about by marketers or not. However, research has shown that marketers actually have a market segment defined as KGOY. That means they develop advertising and marketing campaigns precisely to tap and develop this market. The segment is fairly detailed and even has sub-segments as age group. The Barbie doll is one example of a toy that encourages young girls to aspire not only to become ...

The purpose is to explain the definitions of the different environment resources, including renewable, non-renewable, and continuous resources.

Text Type: Description
Expected Text Structure:
General statement- provides a general and simplified statement introducing or identifying the phenomenon and gives an introduction to core concepts that will be addressed
Sequenced statements- provide evidence that supports the writer's position based on explaining the phenomenon in relation to the subject of the text.

Concluding statement- highlights the major points used to support author’s ideas about the topic.

Expected Language Features:
Explanation text is meant to establish that the phenomenon is present and then there is an explanation on how this came to be. The text involves a clear sequencing and clarity so that it is easy to follow for the readers. Explanation texts have ...

Abstract

This case study examines the problem of deviation of normal relationships in families of persons with alcohol dependence. The case given for analysis describes rather typical situation of families with excessively drinking husbands. The case study aims at formulating the overall strategy of finding the way out for the members of such families. Particular attention is given to providing social support for the victims of the excessive drinking as psychological disorder. Special psychological phenomenon of "codependency" is defined throughout the research. This phenomenon is reflected in the psychological characteristics of wives and children, indicating the formation of dependent behavior ...

As cited by Dimovski and Brooks, underpricing refers to transfer of wealth from the issuing firm to the investors in the IPO. (Brooks, 2010) The issue of IPO being launched at a price substantially less than their market value on the first day of listing, is a global phenomenon now. The issue is now widely documented as academic researchers are performing a plethora of research work to evaluate the IPO underpricing. Even though the issue of IPO under pricing is internationally pervasive, however, in the recent years, researchers are getting more inclined in evaluating the IPO pricing in emerging ...

Pathophysiology

One of the most important parts of achieving the goal of being able to meet the patient’s entire healthcare (i.e. nursing) needs is to ensure that the underlying disease’s pathophysiology is well understood by all the stakeholder groups. These groups, in this case, would include the medical and healthcare practitioners, patients, and their respective family members. It would be a lot easier to instruct a patient to have a patient undergo a prescribed healthcare routine once he understands the nature of his condition, why each procedure is being done, and how they collectively contribute to the end-goal ...

Qualitative research methods such as case studies, comparative and historical approaches have gained popularity and relevance as research methods within the field of social research such as international relations. This prominence has mainly been attributed to the unique features and advantages that these methods enjoy over other research methods in the study of complex social phenomena, events, groups, relations and communities within specific contexts (Becker, Bryman & Ferguson, 2012). Further, the capability of some of these research methodologies, such as case studies, to provide researchers with the ability or possibility of developing theories, evaluating programs and developing appropriate interventions has ...

At 22 years of age, Mr. Polk believed that money would solve all his problems. To CFSB’s Control Management System, such belief would pose a major challenge in the control of Mr. Polk’s behavior while working in the company. One of the main functions of a Control Management System is to motivate employees to make decisions and take actions that are consistent with the organizational objectives. The control system must, therefore, guide the employees to focus all their energy towards accomplishing the organization’s goals despite the fact that they may be tempted to make decisions or take actions ...

The crash of Air France 447 is considered the biggest disaster ever to hit Air France and Airbus since the beginning of their venture into this industry. All of the 228 passengers and crew of the flight were killed in this accident (Palmer, 2013). Due to the delay in the recovery of the black box from the ocean bed, the investigations and final report, published by BEA, took nearly three years for completion (Jonathan, 2011). The final investigation revealed that the accident occurred due to the inconsistent data indicated by the FMC (Flight Management Computer System) regarding the fluid ...

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Curriculum. Curriculum is develop in compliance with the national standards and created together by the vice principle and approved the head of the school. The subjects taught in the educational facility are standard as well, as the school does not specialize on any specific subjects.
Leadership. The management of the school uses the traditional supervision techniques that usually resemble authoritarian leadership, as initiative is often overlooked and the communication is hierarchal rather than mutually benefitting. In order to improve student learning, the educators supposed to use motivation and pressure, which often resemble operant conditioning methods.
Development. Professional ...

A phenomenon in supply chain by which the rates of orders vary as they move from one echelon of a supply chain hierarchy to the other is referred to as the bullwhip effect (Rong, Shen & Snyder, 2008). The variability for demand accelerates as one move from a lower supply chain level to the upper one. This continual change in the customer demand over the different levels of supply chain causes the variation in the price and amount of orders which are placed in the higher hierarchy of the SC. As a result of these variations, an organization’s supply ...

Everyone is acquainted to the notion of a teenager. In the American culture, there is the concept of a teenager, which determines the socio-demographic group of people aging from 13 to 20 years. This period of life is quite difficult for the teenagers as they are tempted by the desire to commit forbidden things and even break the law. The reasons for this may be numerous as the social group of teenagers is a complicated notion that demands special attention both from the parents and the state government. Every year juvenile delinquency increases largely and there should be observed ...

Describe and discuss different entry strategies that Arla Foods has implemented in emerging and less-developed markets. Present advantages and disadvantages for each strategy identified.
Multinational wants to enter new markets, reach new consumer segments, and create new revenue streams. Globalization as a phenomenon has been the key trend and with a borderless economy in terms of the business environment, going global or internationalization as a phenomenon is a vital element of Arla Foods way forward in terms of stamping a global presence.
Arla Foods is operating in the European Union and many of the emerging or less developed markets, ...

Management and Leadership

Part 1: Theory and reviewSection 1: Introduction
There are two major views regarding contemporary management and leadership. The first is the personality perspective. In this perspective, the major influence of the leader is shaped by his power to influence other individuals towards achieving some goals. Therefore, the leader uses special traits that serve as bait and amalgamation for these individuals to work towards some common objectives. The other view is the behavioral aspect. In this case, the leader selects some tools that are directive, participative, and achievement oriented. The basis for selecting these tools is the needs of ...

In the emerging markets today, state capitalism has become prevalent. As a result, managers are facing challenges when devising means to live with this phenomenon, solve and understand the issues it brings, and finding opportunities that would foster business relationship environments. In trying to understand the issue of state capitalism and state-owned enterprise reform in emerging markets, this paper will conduct a detailed analysis featuring opportunities and constraints of the investment models mentioned (Klimina, 2013). Recently, states have resumed control and influence of the economy and the activities herein. This can be attributed to the just concluded 2008-2009 global financial crisis ...

The article, “99.9% of proper grammar is absolute” of David Wertheimer analyses how our speaking through writing has deprived over the years in comparison to the convention style of written language. The advent of the developed world and advancement in technology has played a major role to the negative aspect of written language.
The discovery and use of new generation technology such as instant messaging, emailing, and texting has brought so many changes in our written language. In the contemporary world, major aspects of any individual revolve around time. It is not surprisingly possible on how people are ...

Issues that are pertinent to this case are on aspects of relevant of technology in business. Impacts of certain actions taken in the business are also fundamental concepts. When Richards Davis drives to the place where they had established a construction site, he is upset. The gloomy nature that he assumes can be appreciated to the view that the construction impacts on him. It is clear that, the job was not done appropriately as per his expectations. In order to curb the above phenomenon, the following can be done: Richard and his partner should engage subcontractors that are of high ...

1. Argue why it is useful or is no longer useful to have the "tele" in telemedicine? (~150 words).
Access to health care has been greatly improved with telemedicine, especially in rural areas and underdeveloped countries (Cisco, 2011; Voice of America, 2010). Although the cost of setting up the equipment is large, the patients receive medical care from a distance with a fraction of travel costs (Voice of America, 2010). Technology helps physicians to virtually be present assisting local practitioners and treating patients. This phenomenon has increased the quality of life of patients especially in areas located kilometers away from ...

Wannasri Sriphatsaraphikhup

Strayer University
ENG215: Research and Writing
Revision of Part One A: Problem exists
Introduction
The increasing use of cell phones on our roads has become a major issue, not only for those who use them while driving, but for others who use the road as well. Cellphones are a major distraction, and many deaths have been reported largely due to its use while driving. Texting while driving is a common phenomenon, as it takes the risk of being detected by law officers away, and while it has become an alarmingly growing trend, it has also become one of ...

Enron

Executive Summary
Introduction
Accounting and Finance are two important things from the standpoint of an organization and both of these concepts found exceptionally wonderful as far as operating an organization is concerned (Warren, p.119). Organizations usually have number of departments under one roof and every department is held responsible to play its part for the economic prosperity of the company. Accounting is the name of recording and interpreting the day to day transaction of an organization, while finance is the name of utilizing the funds of a company at an appropriate place from where the likelihood of earning ...

Introduction

Educational research is undertaken to generate knowledge. Its five objectives are “exploration” “description,” “ explanation,” “prediction,” and “influence” (Johnson & Christensen, nd). Among the many areas of educational research are quantitative research, qualitative research, mixed methods, and action research. These four areas will be discussed in this paper as well as the research process, and specific applications of these methodologies.

The Research Process

There are seven basic steps involved in conducting a research. These are (1) identifying the research problem, (2) review of literature, (3) specifying a purposes, (4) developing research questions, (5) collecting data, (6) analysis and interpretation of data, and (7) reporting the research ...

- How would Xerox define diversity? How has its definition changed over the years?
Xerox is one organization which values and respects diversity. It treats diversity as a means to include all strata of people in its organization rather than going by numbers or just concentrating on gender and race. Xerox believes that a diverse workforce facilitates innovation and has incorporate diversity in its workforce policy.
Post the race riots of 1960, the first Chairman of Xerox, Mr. Joseph C. Wilson incorporate a policy which employed a diverse workforce including individuals from minority groups and women. Gradually the diversity policy of ...

Q.1:
Explain to John why it is important to look beyond the “bottom line”.

Bottom line in business is the amount of profit that is deduced after the deduction of all expenses and taxes, this phenomenon helps the investor to determine promptly the current status of the business. JJ and Son are realizing a healthy bottom line for the past four years, yet for John it is important to understand that it is high time to start looking beyond the bottom line. In today’s business world, when the companies have to face so much economic pressures with tighter ...

This paper limits itself to the discussion of plagiarism and its unethical nature in research. The concept is discussed from the scientific article Eret, E., & Gokmenoglu, T. (2010). Plagiarism in higher education: a case study with prospective academician . Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, 3303–3307. Issues covered entail its contribution in affecting the credible of scientific research and concludes by suggesting measures aimed at controlling plagiarism.

Plagiarism is used to refer to “literary theft” where one person wrongfully takes the words or ideas of another and using them as one’s own. There are several other definitions that different scholars ...