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C/F/1257. Dissertation. Competitive advantage of Russian banks in attracting FDI during financial turmoil

WORDS:
17000
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
179.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates the nature of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Russian Banks during the financial turmoil of 2008-2009. Literature is reviewed on FDI theory detailing economic, fiscal and monetary factors behind FDI decisions, describing FDI models, considering the link between FDI and WTO membership of the host country, explaining FDI relationship with key economic indicators, etc. A study is conducted of the investment policy of UralSib and Russian Standard Bank (RSB) using primary data collected from interviews with the managers of the two banks, and secondary data obtained from the banks’ annual reports, project summaries, etc. Conclusions are made about the dependence of foreign investment decisions on the overall business environment in the country that was unstable and uncertain in Russia during the studied period.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, competitive advantage, Russian banks, FDI, financial turmoil, UralSib, Russian Standard Bank, RSB,

 

C/F/1247. Proposal. Starbucks' strategies for enhancing their financial position after credit crunch

WORDS:
2200
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper proposes research into the strategies used by Starbucks to improve their financial position in the post-credit crunch period. The objectives and constrains of the research are outlined, literature is reviewed on the background, financial performance and new strategies of Starbucks. The design and methodology of the research are described, its practical and ethical issues are addressed, the timetable of the work is indicated.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, Starbucks, financial position, credit crunch,

 

C/F/1227. Proposal. Financial crisis and UK banking industry

WORDS:
3700
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper proposes to examine the impacts of the financial crisis on the UK banking industry explaining the rationale behind the choice of the topic, formulating the aims and objectives of the research, providing a review of literature on the causes and origins of the recent financial crisis and its effects on UK banking, describing the methodology of the proposed research, and addressing related ethical issues.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, financial crisis, UK banking industry,

 

C/F/1217. Dissertation. Causes and Effects of Financial Crisis: Comparative Analysis of US and Norwegian Economies

WORDS:
9650
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
99.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates the origins and consequences of the global financial crisis of 2008-2009 comparing its effects on the US and Norwegian economies. Literature is reviewed on the types of financial crises, their causes and effects, the economy of the USA and Norway, the theory of economics including economic indicators, and relevant theories including the world systems theory, Minsky theory, theory of games, debt deflation theory, etc. Comparative case study is conducted to establish the impacts of the crisis on the two studied economies. Conclusions are made about the economic situation in the USA and Norway before and after the crisis.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, financial crisis, US economy, Norwegian economy,

 

C/F/1200. Proposal. An evaluation of the determinants of Firm Performance in the Finnish Manufacturing Industry

WORDS:
1550
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This is a proposal for a study based on firm performance in the Finnish manufacturing industry in relation to financial issues. The proposal begins by explaining the motivation and purpose of the study, and follows this with an evaluation of the research questions. The questions are “what are the deterministic factors of a firm’s performance in the Finnish Manufacturing Industry”? “Do internal factors such as leverage structures more influential to a firm’s performance than external factors in a globalised world”? The proposal then discusses the research methodology and philosophy.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, firm performance, Finland, Finnish manufacturing industry, leverage structures!,

 

C/F/1178. Dissertation outline. Examination of the changes in auditing since the financial crisis

WORDS:
950
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

This dissertation outline examines the changes in the auditing field since the financial crisis in 2008. The paper outlines the objectives of the study, and follows by outlining the aspects regarding the proposed literature review. The plan for the research methodology is assessed, along with the results and discussion sections.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation outline, auditing, financial crisis, 2008,

 

C/F/1176. Proposal. An examination of the determinants of firm performance in the automotive industry during financial crisis

WORDS:
1000
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This is a proposal for a study based on examining the factors that determine firm performance in the automotive industry, and pays specific attention to the financial crisis. The plan for the review of literature is assessed, along with the proposed research methodology which uses qualitative methods.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, firm performance, automotive industry, financial crisis,

 

C/F/1170. Dissertation outline. Failure of corporate governance in financial institutions: cause of credit crisis?

WORDS:
570
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

The paper presents an outline of the dissertation on the failures of corporate governance in financial institutions aiming to establish whether these failures were the cause of the credit crisis. The aim and questions of the research are outlined, areas and sources of the literature review are indicated, research methodology is described. The paper has no references.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation outline, failure of corporate governance, financial institutions, credit crisis,

 

C/HR/1025. Dissertation. Employee satisfaction in UK financial services before and after recession

WORDS:
15500
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
159.99 GBP

The dissertation examines the current level of employees’ satisfaction in UK financial services organisations before and after the global financial crisis. Literature is reviewed on the theory of employee satisfaction, ES in financial services, the factors that influence employee retention, the issues of talent management, the link between ES and business performance, etc. The methodology of the research includes analysis of secondary data and primary data collected via semi structured interviews. Conclusions are made about post-crisis versus pre-crisis satisfaction levels in employees of financial organisations. Recommendations are suggested about the ways to address the decreasing satisfaction levels of the employees engaged in financial services.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, employee satisfaction, UK financial services, before and after recession,

 

C/F/1136. Proposal. To what extent has the economic crisis affected property development in the UK?

WORDS:
1050
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This proposal is for a study on UK property developers in the economic crisis. The study aims to evaluate the lessons they can learn from the crisis to create sustainable property developers in the future. The objectives are to evaluate property cycle theories in the context of property “booms” and “busts” in the UK since the 1970s, to examine the impact of the financial crisis on the property market in the UK, to identify sustainable property portfolios, and to investigate a cross section of property developers in the UK housing market and examine their practices prior to the financial crisis and the modifications to the portfolio during and after the financial crisis. The proposal also identifies aspects of the methodology.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, UK property developers, economic crisis, sustainable property developers, property market!,

 

C/F/1134. Proposal. The impact of the 2007 financial crisis on Islamic banks vs. non Islamic banks

WORDS:
2050
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This is a proposal for a study that aims to examine the impact of the financial crisis on Islamic banks, and aims to compare this impact with non-Islamic banks. The objectives are to examine if Islamic banks are better capitalised thus more secured than commercial banks and if Islamic banks are more profitable or produce higher returns for their investors than conventional banking institutions. The proposal outlines the plan and structure of the literature review and the methodology. The proposal then outlines the dissertation chapters.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, Islamic banking, banking, financial crisis!,

 

C/F/1122. Proposal. Role of corporate governance failure in international credit crisis

WORDS:
1100
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper proposes to examine whether the failing in corporate governance caused the international credit crisis. The questions and areas of the research are outlined, the main themes of the literature review on the causes and effects of the credit crisis are indicated, research methodology is described.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, corporate governance failure, international credit crisis,

 

C/B/3698. Dissertation. Impacts of financial crisis on British SME in catering industry

WORDS:
19700
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
199.99 GBP

The dissertation addresses the challenges faced by small and medium-size enterprises (SME) in the UK during the global financial and economic crisis. Literature is reviewed on the origins and impacts of the crisis and the effects of the crisis on UK SME in the catering industry. A study is conducted of three Oxfordshire restaurants, i.e. Paddyfields, Lan Kwai Fong and Mogford, to evaluate their pricing strategy, growth opportunities and financial performance during the credit crunch. Conclusions are made about the strategies and practices of the studied SME in the climate of economic downturn. Recommendations are suggested about the ways to enhance innovation and creativity, customer retention and loyalty, partnership development, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, financial crisis, British SME, catering industry, Paddyfields, Lan Kwai Fong, Mogford,

 

C/F/1074. Dissertation. Impact of Subprime Mortgage Crisis on Major UK Banks

WORDS:
14400
ADD-ONS:
Excel Data
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
149.99 GBP

The dissertation looks at the causes and consequences of the global credit crunch evaluating the effect of the crisis on the UK banking sector with the focus on Northern Rock, HSBC, Barclays, Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Banking Group. Literature is reviewed on the phenomena of economic business cycles and banking credit cycles, financial market fluctuations, origins of subprime mortgage crises, etc. The methods of the research include quantitative analysis of financial performance of UK largest banks over 2006-2008. Conclusions are made about the spread of the subprime mortgage crisis from the USA to the UK and the resulted performance of the UK banks.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Impact of Subprime Mortgage Crisis, UK Banks, Northern Rock, HSBC, Barclays, Royal Bank of Scotland, Lloyds Banking Group,

 

C/F/1073. Dissertation outline. Role of fair value accounting in economic crisis of 2007

WORDS:
530
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

The paper presents an outline of the dissertation seeking to establish whether fair accounting practices lead to the financial crisis in the European Union. The topics for the literature review are indicated, research methodology and data sources are briefly described. The paper has no references.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation outline, fair value accounting, economic crisis,

 

C/F/1065. Dissertation. Future Investment in Northern Rock

WORDS:
13800
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
139.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates the factors that are likely to be taken into account by private investors if the government looks to privatise Northern Rock (NR) in the future. Literature is reviewed on the background and current position of NR related to the credit crunch, investment theories are reviewed discussing investment decision-making towards NR. The methods of the research are based on secondary data and primary data obtained through interviews and questionnaires distributed among potential investors. Conclusions are made about the impact of Northern Rock’s plans on the decision to invest or not to invest in the company. Limitations of the research are outlined, suggestions are made about further research in the area.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Investment in Northern Rock, credit crunch,

 

C/F/1044. Dissertation. What influence did the US financial crisis have on the Russian real estate market collapse

WORDS:
14350
ADD-ONS:
Statistical Data
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
149.99 GBP

This dissertation examines the way in which the US financial crisis affected the Russian real estate market collapse. The study also examines other factors that may have contributed to the collapse and the way in which these influences relate to one another. The review of literature discusses topics like factors affecting the real estate market, the Russian real estate market, and gaps in the relevant literature. Aspects of the methodology are provided in detail, and data is collected through case study analysis and secondary data analysis. The dissertation analyses all of the results, and concludes by summarising all of the topics discussed. This study is supported by full statistical data.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, US financial crisis, Russian real estate market!,

 

C/B/3491. Dissertation. Effects of the global recession on operations management in the UK small and medium-sized enterprises

WORDS:
14700
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
149.99 GBP

This dissertation examines the way in which the global recession has affected operations management in small-medium sized enterprises (SME) in the UK. The study begins by providing the background to the study and to the topic, and aims to provide theoretical grounding to the phenomenon of operations management, to analyse the recent changes of operations management in UK-based small and medium-sized enterprises, and to give relevant recommendations to SMEs. The review of literature discusses topics like the evolution of operations management, operation systems, Porter’s value chain, operations mix, challenges for operation management, operations management and the global recession. The methodology discusses topics like the research approach, ethics, purpose, and philosophy, and data is collected through use of survey questionnaires. All of the research collected is analysed, and the study concludes with a summary of recommendations and limitations.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, global recession, operations management, small-medium sized enterprises, SME, operation systems, Porter’s value chain!,

 

C/F/1026. Dissertation. The causes of the credit crisis and the UK financial industry

WORDS:
10700
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
109.99 GBP

This dissertation examines the UK financial industry and aims to identify the causes of the global credit crisis. The dissertation begins by providing the background and history to the credit crunch, and highlights the papers aims and objectives. The review of literature examines topics like the causes of the credit crunch, the UK’s influence on the crisis, and the future of the global economy. The methodology is provided in detail stating that secondary data analysis and questionnaires will be the main form of data collection. The results are thoroughly examined, and conclusions are made regarding the UK’s contribution. The limitations of the study and recommendations for the future are provided.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, UK financial industry, credit crunch, global credit crisis, global economy!,

 

C/F/1025. Reflective report for the dissertation. The causes of the credit crisis and the UK financial industry

WORDS:
3000
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

This paper consists of a reflective report for a dissertation on the credit crunch. The paper examines aspects of the project like the selection of the research methods, the primary research process, and the scope of the research. The paper also reflects the secondary research process and the challenges that the project encountered. Conclusions are made regarding future improvements for the research process.

 

KEYWORDS: Reflective report, dissertation, credit crunch, research methods,

 

C/F/951. Proposal. Examination of the foreign exchange reserves in China during the financial crisis

WORDS:
2750
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This proposal presents research on the foreign exchange reserves in China during the financial crisis. The paper discusses strategies that will avert such issues in the future. The proposal presents details in the rationale and implications of the research, as well as the proposed topics for discussion in the literature review section. The paper aims to study the foreign exchange reserves in China before the crisis, to study the effect of Global Financial crisis on China, to the study the measures taken by the Chinese government for economic recovery, to find out the reasons behind the fall in foreign exchange reserves during the crisis, and to analyse the measures taken to resolve the issue of fall in reserves. The paper aims to fulfil these objectives by analyzing secondary literature. The data sources time plan and ethical considerations are all identified.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, foreign exchange reserves, financial crisis, China, economic recovery!,

 

C/F/947. Dissertation. Examination of the effect of the recession and macroeconomic changes on capital structure

WORDS:
17150
ADD-ONS:
Financial data
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
179.99 GBP

This dissertation aims to examine whether the recession and macroeconomic changes in the UK have had an impact on the capital structure of listed companies. The objectives are to discuss the theories that explain capital structure of companies, to assess empirical evidence that suggest what determines the capital structure of listed companies, to discuss how previous studies approached the exploration of the relationship between macroeconomic factors and capital structure of firms, and to investigate whether recent changes in the macroeconomic environment caused by the global financial crisis affected capital structure of listed companies in the UK. These aims are achieved through an extensive review of literature, which focuses on topics like capital structure theories and capital structure changes. The methodology section is discussed, and data is collected through access to a variety of online databases like the Thomson Datastream and thorough analysis of the 72 largest companies in the FTSE 100 share price index. This section also discusses the main variables of the project, like size of the company and stock market index. The paper performs many analyses including correlation, economic time series and regression. The paper concludes with recommendations for future research. This paper includes a detailed excel file that includes all of the statistical data for this research.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, recession, macroeconomic changes, capital structure, listed companies, global financial crisis, Thomson datastream, FTSE 100!,

 

S/F/271. Dissertation. Nigerian banking industry and global financial crisis

WORDS:
16200
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
169.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates the performance of the Nigerian banking industry before and during the global financial crises of 2007-2010. Literature is reviewed on the factors that determine banks' performance, the causes and effects of the global financial crisis, the evolution of the Nigerian banking industry, the response of the Nigerian financial authorities to the financial crisis, etc. The methodology of the research is based on the inductive approach to the analysis of secondary sources including financial analysis of the banks' ratios over the studied period. Conclusions are made about the effectiveness of pre-crisis reforms in Nigeria suggesting recommendations about better practices in the Nigerian banking sector.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Nigerian banking, financial crisis,

 

S/F/270. Dissertation. Are Section 106 agreements a burden to London developers during credit crunch?

WORDS:
13500
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
139.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates the current system of delivering affordable housing in London and its response to the credit crunch. Literature is reviewed on national housing policies, the impacts of the credit crunch on house building, agreements under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, existing obstacles to house development schemes, etc. The methods of the research are based on secondary sources including house building statistics, and primary data obtained form questionnaires, telephone interviews and e-mail correspondences with the planning and housing sector workers. Conclusions are made about the affordability of housing provisions during the past 15 months and the benefits provided by S106 agreements for London developers during the credit crunch.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, credit crunch, London housing, Town and Country Planning Act,

 

C/F/921. Proposal. The effective strategic management for online superstores during the recession

WORDS:
4100
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
49.99 GBP

This proposal presents a detailed plan for a dissertation on the effective strategic management for superstores partaking in online business in the UK during the recession. The proposal outlines in great detail the aims and objectives and the literature review, which presents research on market segmentation, buying behaviour, communication, and marketing strategies. The methodology is thoroughly explained, stating that questionnaires will be used as data collection. The proposal then goes on to describe the time scale and resources that the paper will use.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, effective, strategic management, superstores, online businesses, recession, market segmentation, buyer behaviour, communication, strategies,