A review of the literature is an essential part of an academic research project. A review is a careful examination of a body of literature pointing to a good research and writing which is guided by a relevant literature. In view of this‚ this paper discusses the importance of conducting a literature review. Literature review is a written and systematic summary of the research which is conducted on a particular topic. It summarizes the background and context of the research. Literature review analyzes
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Using SMS Texting to Encourage Democratic Participation by Youth Citizens: a Case Study of a Project in an English Local Authority David Griffin‚ Philippa Trevorrow and Edward Halpin Leeds Metropolitan University‚ UK d.griffin@leedsmet.ac.uk p.trevorrow@leedsmet.ac.uk e.halpin@leedsmet.ac.uk Abstract: Public administrations across Europe take the view that using digital media for consultation with citizens will help to increase their democratic participation. In the UK‚ the Government has encouraged
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Role of Human Resource Function in Improving Business Performance Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1 2. Discussion 1 3. Literature Review 3 3.1. Technological Advancement 4 3.2. Work-force Diversity 5 3.3. Sustainability and Human Resource Management 6 3.4. Recruitment and Selection 7 3.5. Employee Retention 8 4. Conclusion 9 References 10 Role of Human Resource Function in Improving Business Performance 1. Introduction Human resource (HR) function is one of the key aspects in every organisation
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PROPOSAL FOR AN ONLINE VEHICLE RENTAL SYSTEM A DISSERTATION PROPOSAL SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFULLMENT OF THE UNIT ( PROJECT‚ UNIT CODE) BIT 2221. JUNE 2012 ABSTRACT This project is being considered in order to reduce and totally eliminate loss of customers to competitors‚ and save the company from folding up. The current system is manual and it is time consuming. It is also cost ineffective‚ and average return is low and diminishing. Currently‚ customers can call or walk-in in order
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Literature Review: Literature portrays logistics and MIS practices from a variety of different perspectives with a common goal of ultimately improving performance and competitiveness. 1. Analysis of financial and MIS excellence of BRAC Bank Joydeep Sinha Roy‚ BRAC university 2. Course teacher instructions and lectures over the semesters. 3. Course book entitled Management Information Systems ( Managing the digital firm) written by Laudon and Laudon. While there is plenty of published
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1) Project Aim – The aim of this project is to analyze emerging business opportunities of the “Cloud Computing” business. 2) Purpose- The purpose of the project is to help inform BT’s corporate strategy teams about emerging opportunities for Group Investment. BT would like to understand how different value chains will form around specific socio-economic and technology trends. This will enable BT management to understand in a systematic way which markets and specific propositions BT might
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PROBLEM STATEMENT: This RAILWAY RESERVATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM should be able to manage all the reservation related functions. The system should be distributed in nature. This system is divided into five zones. NORTH ZONE SOUTH ZONE EAST ZONE WEST ZONE CENTRAL ZONE Each zone should have same functionalities. Each zone will stores the information about train name‚ train schedules‚ availability. The administrator should be able to enter any change related to the train information like change in train
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ONLINE AUCTIONING SYSTEM _______________ A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of San Diego State University _______________ In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Science in Computer Science _______________ by Shanthi Potla Summer 2011 iii Copyright © 2011 by Shanthi Potla All Rights Reserved iv DEDICATION To all. v ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS Online Autioning System by Shanthi Potla Master of Science in Computer Science San Diego State University‚ 2011 The online
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SOWK 562 – Summer 2014 Assignment #3: Intervention Literature Review July 20‚ 2014 Dr. Hsin-Yi Hsiao Intervention Description There are two distinct service models for persons experiencing homelessness that also have issues with mental illness and/or addictions‚ the treatment first model or the Housing First model. Housing First models utilize a supported housing approach in which consumers start with permanent‚ independent apartments and providers work with consumers regardless of their symptoms
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------------------------------------------------- REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE PROSTITUTION Prostitution is defined as an act or practice of rendering sexual service in exchange for immediate payment in terms of money or other valuables. It is one of the branches of the sex industry. It is estimated that the annual revenue generated from global prostitution industry is over $100 billion. It is a very old and universal phenomenon‚ and even oftentimes referred to as “the world’s oldest profession
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