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C/HR/1229. Literature review. An examination of absenteeism in the workplace

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2050
DATE:
2012
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This review of literature discusses absenteeism, and begins by providing a definition of the concept. The problems that absenteeism can cause are discussed, and the paper also evaluates the concept of presenteeism. The way in which work related stress, health issues, management styles, gender, and cultural aspects affect absenteeism is also examined. The ways in which absenteeism can be managed is discussed, and the paper then looks at a range of different theories on the topic.

 

KEYWORDS: Literature review, absenteeism, presenteeism, work related stress, health issues, management styles, gender!,

 

C/B/4392. Literature review. How Does Unethical Behaviour Affect Brand Image?

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3000
DATE:
2012
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39.99 GBP

This literature review assesses the way in which unethical behaviour affects brand image. The paper begins by introducing background information on the subject, and follows with a scholarly literature review as well as a review of the mainstream literature.

 

KEYWORDS: Literature review, unethical behaviour, brand image,

 

C/LI/119. Literature review. An examination of the statement “Some idea of a child or childhood motivates writers and determines both the form and content of what they write”

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2250
DATE:
2012
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29.99 GBP

This paper looks at the statement “Some idea of a child or childhood motivates writers and determines both the form and content of what they write” by Peter Hunt. The paper discusses the following novels “Northern Lights” by P. Pullman (Pullman 1995), “Mortal Engines” by P. Reeve (Reeve 2001), and “Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry” by M. Taylor (Taylor 1976). These novels are examined individually to ascertain whether or not Peter Hunt’s statement can be viewed as valid.

 

KEYWORDS: Northern Lights, Mortal Engines, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, P. Pullman, P. Reeve, M. Taylor, Peter Hunt,

 

C/EC/315. E-Commerce and impacts of Web 2.0: dissertation chapters

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4000
DATE:
2012
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49.99 GBP

The paper presents four chapters from a dissertation on the topic of E-Commerce and the impacts of Web 2.0 technology, including the Introduction, a review of literature on e-commerce laws and regulations towards online contracts, a description of the research methodology, and a study of electronic payment systems.

 

KEYWORDS: E-Commerce, Web 2.0, dissertation chapters, electronic payment,

 

C/N/647. Literature review. Obesity in children and adolescents in ethnic minorities and preventative measures

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7150
DATE:
2011
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79.99 GBP

This literature review discusses childhood obesity, and focuses on children from ethnic minorities in the UK. The aims and objectives of the study are provided, along with the research methods and study design. Obesity in reference to age, gender and ethnicity is discussed, as is the way in which the government responds to issues regarding obesity. The ways in which children, parents and schools contribute to the tackling of obesity is discussed, and the paper concludes by discussing areas for future research.

 

KEYWORDS: Literature review, childhood obesity, ethnic minorities, age, gender, ethnicity,

 

C/E/816. Literature review. Examination of the regulations to support free trade in the telecommunications industry.

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4850
DATE:
2010
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49.99 GBP

This literature review, examines regulations to support free trade, and pays specific reference to the telecommunications industry. The background to the industry is provided, and the paper also assesses the regulations in the telecommunications industry. The economic principles of the free market are examined, and this is followed by a discussion regarding the competition regulation. Difficulties in the telecommunications industry in relation to free trade are identified, and the paper suggests recommendations for the industry and policy makers.

 

KEYWORDS: Literature review, regulations, free trade, telecommunications industry, competition regulation!,

 

C/N/639. Literature Review. An examination of the structure of the influenza A virus

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1100
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This review of literature focuses on the Influenza A virus, and begins by providing background information on it. The structure of the virus is discussed, along with drug targets. The virus nucleoprotein is discussed, and the paper then examines the cellular CRM1 polypeptide, signaling cascades, RNA interference, and gene expressions. The literature surrounding the subject is analysed before conclusions are made.

 

KEYWORDS: Literature review, influenza A virus, nucleoprotein, CRM1 polypeptide, signaling cascades, RNA, gene expressions,

 

C/B/4241. Theoretical underpinnings of corporate social responsibility: literature review

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4650
DATE:
2011
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49.99 GBP

The paper looks at the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) providing its definitions, explaining the importance of accountability as an element of CSR, discussing various approaches to CSR, and exploring the relationship between organisational CSR and stakeholders. The role of stakeholders’ engagement in CSR is considered with regard to environmental sustainability and ethical business practices.

 

KEYWORDS: corporate social responsibility, CSR, literature review, accountability, environmental sustainability, ethical business,

 

C/P/471. Literature review. UK Immigration Policy and Conservative Vision for Britain

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8050
DATE:
2011
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89.99 GBP

The paper presents a literary review for the dissertation entitled “Proposed Change to UK Immigration Policy and Conservative Vision for Britain”. The review touches on the immigration in the UK over the past decade and the changes in the regulatory system of foreigners’ entry to the country. Comparisons are made between UK immigration models of the Thatcher Conservative government, Blair Labour government, New Labour government of Gordon Brown and the coalition government of Liberal Democrats and Conservatives.

 

KEYWORDS: Literature review, UK Immigration Policy, Conservative Vision for Britain,

 

C/M/2385. Customer relationship management in banking industry: literature review

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3050
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

The paper examines the use of customer relationship management (CRM) in the banking industry defining the CRM concept, and establishing CRM links with information technology (IT), knowledge management (KM) and total quality management (TQM).

 

KEYWORDS: Customer relationship management, CRM, banking, literature review,

 

C/HR/1149. Literature Review. Evaluation of motivation in the workplace

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This literature review focuses on motivation in the workplace, and aims to evaluate a wide range of theories on the subject. Some of the theories examined include Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, The ERG theory, Herzberg’s theory, Vroom’s expectancy theory, the Job Design Theory, the Self-Determination Theory, and the Genos Employee Motivation Assessment. The paper reviews a variety of literature on all of the theories discussed before conclusions are made.

 

KEYWORDS: Literature Review, motivation, workplace, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, The ERG theory, Herzberg’s theory, Vroom’s expectancy theory, Job Design Theory, Self-Determination Theory, the Genos Employee Motivation Assessment,

 

C/H/77. Literature review. The role of the Royal Navy in the Indian Ocean

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1650
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper reviews literature based on the role of the Royal Navy in the Indian Ocean. The literature reviewed includes “Brendon, P (2008) The Decline and fall of the British Empire 1781-1997, Vintage, London”, “Hill, J.R and Rant, B (1995) The Oxford illustrative history of the Royal Navy, Oxford University Press, Oxford”, and “Winks, R.W and Low, A.M (1999) The Oxford History of the British Empire: Historiography, Oxford University Press, Oxford”. The paper concludes by summarising the findings from the analysis.

 

KEYWORDS: Literature review, Royal Navy, Indian Ocean, Brendon, P (2008) The Decline and fall of the British Empire 1781-1997, Vintage, London, Hill, J.R and Rant, B (1995) The Oxford illustrative history of the Royal Navy, Oxford University Press, Oxford, Winks, R.W and Low, A.M (1999) The Oxford History of the British Empire: Historiography, Oxford University Press, Oxford,

 

S/S/325. Literature review. Critical analysis of the concept of ‘cop culture'

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2750
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This literature review examines the concept of ‘cop (police) culture’ (police culture), and aims to examine the recent critiques it has received. The paper begins by detailing definitions of the concept and the relevance it has to the study of police. Cop culture is examined in reference to social contexts, racism, political perspectives, morals, and conservatism.

 

KEYWORDS: Literature review, cop culture, police culture, society, racism, politics, morals, conservatism,

 

C/P/465. Effectiveness of UN Security Council in 20th Century: Literature Review

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1950
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the role of the United Nations (UN) Security Council offering a review of the book “UN Security Council: form Cold War to the 21st century” by David Malone, the chapter “Peace Operations” in “The UN Security Council: practice and promise” by Edward C. Luck, and the article “Assessing the Effectiveness of the UN Security Council’s Anti-terrorism Measures: The Quest for Legitimacy and Cohesion” by Andrea Bianchi. Conclusions are made about the successes and pitfalls of the UN Security Council.

 

KEYWORDS: UN Security Council, Literature Review,

 

S/P/577. Literature review. An examination of the impact of 9/11 on tourism behaviour

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2500
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper reviews a variety of literature on the impact of 9/11 on the behaviour of tourists. Patterns of tourist behaviour are discussed, along with their relation to risk perception. The paper follows this with a review of the effects of 9/11 on tourist behaviour. The ways in which the impact of terrorism can be managed are highlighted before conclusions are made.

 

KEYWORDS: Literature review, terrorism, 9/11, tourism, terrorism management, tourism behaviour,

 

C/HR/1128. Literature Review. An evaluation of employee engagement and commitment

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This literature review focuses on employee engagement and commitment, and begins by presenting a variety of definitions and information on the topic. The paper discusses the way in which employee engagement can be seen as a significant HR functionality, as well as evaluating the WIFI (well-being, information, fairness, and involvement) model. Employee engagement is discussed in reference to First Direct, Hallmark, and Microsoft. The benefits of employee engagement are discussed, and the paper assesses the importance of the manager-employee relationship. Different barriers to employee engagement are discussed, and recommendations for promoting healthy employee engagement are outlined before conclusions are made.

 

KEYWORDS: literature review, employee engagement, employee engagement commitment, WIFI, well-being, information, fairness, and involvement, First Direct, Hallmark, Microsoft, manager-employee relationship!,

 

C/HR/1123. Literature review. An examination of the development of e-HRM

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2450
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This literature review examines the concept of e-HRM, and aims to discuss its development. The paper begins by outlining existing HRM models, and assesses how e-HRM has grown from these models. The evolution of IT and technology is assessed in relation to e-HRM, and the paper also analyses the effects of the implementation of the concept. A wide variety of literature and theoretical view points are evaluated, and the paper also discusses the issues that future research should focus on. The importance of e-HRM in relation to organisational change and behaviour is examined, and the paper also assesses the expansion of organisations on a global level.

 

KEYWORDS: Literature review, e-HRM, HRM, IT, technology, organisational change, organisational behaviour, web based HRM,

 

C/M/2303. Review of literature. An examination of contemporary management and leadership development

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2150
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This review of literature is based on contemporary management and leadership development. The paper aims to examine what implications these concepts can have on employees and employers. Past management and leadership development (MLD) trends are examined, along with the most current ones. The different driving forces for MLD are assessed, along with the future of the concept.

 

KEYWORDS: Literature review, management and leadership development, MLD,

 

C/FC/252. Literature review. An examination of the online presence of the fashion industry. Case study Next PLC

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2350
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This literature review focuses on the online presence of the fashion industry, and focuses on Next PLC. The background to the company is assessed, and the importance of the online retail sector is discussed. Customer’s preference to the online channel to the offline channel is assessed, and the factors that affect this preference are also discussed. The challenges that arise during the usage of offline and online channels are evaluated before conclusions are made.

 

KEYWORDS: Literature review, fashion industry, Next PLC, online retail sector!,

 

C/F/1260. Literature review. An evaluation of risk, return and the CAPM theory

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1700
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This literature review focuses on the topic of risk and return, as well as the concept of the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM). The paper provides the background to CAPM, and illustrates how it was first introduced. The advantages and criticisms of this tool are outlined, and the paper also highlights different researcher’s views on the subject.

 

KEYWORDS: Literature review, risk and return, CAPM, capital asset pricing model!,

 

C/N/605. Literature review. Hand washing and nursing practice

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1850
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This literature review focuses on hand washing and nursing practice, and aims to examine the most effective interventions for increasing compliance to hand washing. The paper reviews a wide range of literature some of which include, Compliance and Efficacy of Hand Rubbing during In-Hospital Practice (Karabay et al., 2005), Controlled Trial Measuring the Effect of a Feedback Intervention on Hand Hygiene Compliance in a Step-Down Unit (Marra et al., 2008), and Positive Deviance: A New Strategy for Improving Hand Hygiene Compliance (Marra et al., 2010). The paper summarises the findings from the review of literature before conclusions are made.

 

KEYWORDS: Literature review, hand washing, nursing practice, Compliance and Efficacy of Hand Rubbing during In-Hospital Practice, Controlled Trial Measuring the Effect of a Feedback Intervention on Hand Hygiene Compliance in a Step-Down Unit, Positive Deviance: A New Strategy for Improving Hand Hygiene Compliance,

 

C/N/604. Literature review. An examination of legally incapacitated adults and end of life care decisions

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550
DATE:
2011
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9.99 GBP

This literature review aims to examine the decisions that need to be made on behalf of legally incapacitated adults when it comes to end of life care decisions. The paper reviews a number of different literary texts in order to evaluate the subject.

 

KEYWORDS: legally incapacitated adults, end of life care,

 

C/M/2283. Theory of Customer Satisfaction: Literature Review

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3200
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

The paper presents a literature review of the dissertation on customer satisfaction (CS) in small and large retail outlets. A theoretical background is provided to the CS concept, customer service and SERQUAL model, the methods of enhancing CS, the factors that affect CS, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Customer Satisfaction, Literature Review, SERQUAL, customer service,

 

C/HR/1088. Literature review. The influence of job satisfaction on employee commitment

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2500
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This literature review examines the influence of job satisfaction on employee commitment. The paper pays specific interest to “A causal model of human capital antecedents and consequents in the financial services industry” by Bontis, N. & Serenko, A. (2009). The paper also examines the impact of employee/organisational commitment on work rates.

 

KEYWORDS: Literature review, job satisfaction, employee commitment, A causal model of human capital antecedents and consequents in the financial services industry, N. Bontis, A. Serenko,

 

C/OM/359. Literature review. An examination of the implementation of Total Quality Management

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3950
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

This is a literature review that focuses on total quality management (TQM), and begins by providing background information on the concept and its constructs. TQM implementation is examined, along with the benefits and challenges that the implementation can produce. The TQM implementation framework is outlined before conclusions are made.

 

KEYWORDS: Literature review, total quality management, TQM, implementation,