Essays on Industry

Background Operational Excellence is the most consistent and reliable implementation of the business strategy than the competition, with lower operating costs and higher revenues compared to its rival. It is required more than ever in the rapidly changing business models powered by today’s technology, which allow organizations to undergo end-to-end business transformation. Operational excellence reports...

Summary Paper Drug and alcohol abuse in the construction industry has some of the highest rates of substance abuse and disorders in comparison to other industries in the U.S. Throughout our task force assignments I was able to research and collected information that sheds light on some of the social issues regarding drug and alcohol...

Literature survey The study aimed to examine the factor influence of consumers’ attitude towards purchasing fashion products online. The research model applying with respect of Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) is effectively used to achieve the purpose of this study. A total of 322 respondents were studied. The findings of the study were that female...

‘Touch has a memory.’ In today’s competitive environment, every business should and must exploit every sensory system of a customer in order to create an impact about their product and service. ‘Touch’ is one of the most important sensory systems that can be used to create positive perception of the product in the mind of...

Introduction The two buildings I have chosen for this assignment are the Leadenhall Building in London and the Sydney Opera House. Both buildings are iconic in their own right but have very different designs and structures. In this assignment, I will look at the construction materials used for each building in turn. Leadenhall Building, London...

The construction industry everywhere faces problems and challenges. However, in developing countries, these problems and challenges are present alongside a general situation of socio-economic stress, chronic resource shortages, institutional weaknesses and a general inability to deal with the key issues. There is also evidence that the problems have become greater in extent and severity in...

Abstract Every building exists within an environmental context upon which is not only acts on but also has an impact upon the building. Nowadays, a building is hard to be constructed as a microcosm due to the rise of complexity and interrelatedness. The people in charge of every building project must consider the impact it...

Impact Of Below-the-line Promotional Activities On Consumer’s Buying Behaviour At Shopping Malls In Pune City Abstract: Shopping Malls have been one of the most rapidly growing markets in the world for the last decade; to stay competitive, mall retailers use effective sales promotions tools and that become an important technique for marketers to stimulate client...

Case Study 2: K11 Art Mall Background Name: K11 Art Mall Location: Shanghai, China Category: Commercial Building/Shopping Mall Architects: Kokai Studios Local Architects Tong Ji Architecture Design Research Institute Area: 35,500 m2 Project Completed: 2013 LEED Consultant: ARUP Landscape Design: Hassell Façade Consultant: KWP & SEELE Water Feature: Harmonic Environments Inc. MEP Consultants: AECOM Client:...

I came about this topic because I am both a meat consumer and animal lover. Lately, it seems like there are many documentaries, articles, and just overall awareness about the conditions animals have to endure in factory farms before they make it to our bellies. It saddened me to know the deplorable conditions that animals...