“One of the popular reform efforts of the 1980s was the creating of so-called minimum competency tests or other exams that high school students were required to pass as a condition of graduating. Ohio’s legislature‚ for example‚ hoped to hold the state’s more accountable by creating an exit exam that all high school students in the state were required to pass. In practice‚ however‚ the exam’s standards were anything but rigorous. Although the exam was required of high school graduates‚ the tests
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is written by Jack Welch and‚ whether you love him or hate him‚ the guy has real experience in running a large corporation successfully. This is unlike so many other authors who can be somewhat academic. Welch began his career with the General Electric Company in 1960‚ and in 1981 became the company ’s eighth chairman and CEO. During his tenure‚ GE ’s market capitalization increased by $400 billion‚ making it the world ’s most valuable corporation. Jack retired in 2001 and he is currently the head
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During the 1960’s‚ America was dealing with a lot of different issues. The U.S.A. was in the midst of a world war and the civil rights movement was gaining momentum within the nation. A majority of the movement was being led by civil rights activists like Martin Luther King‚ later to be joined by influential figures in the world of sports. Americans had varying opinions on the role of athletes during the 1960’s‚ but most agreed on the fact that they should be patriotic and represent the unity of
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The roles of women in modern day society have undergone tremendous change since the emergence of the Women ’s Liberation Movement in the 1960 ’s. After decades of gradual progression‚ the assemblage of Australian women to unite under a common cause has led to liberation. Their resorts to often desperate measures has ensured unparalleled achievements. The Women ’s Liberation Movement was a direct result of Feminism.(1) Sparked by various feminist organisations at the time‚ the movement aimed to create
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GE’S Two-Decade Transformation: Jack Welch’s Leadership Jack Welch finally seemed happy at General Electric’s Annual Meeting in March 1999. Their operating margins were at an all-time high at 16.7% and their revenue exceeded $100 billion. The Financial Times named General Electric two years in a row the "Most Respected Company in the World." For any company this is a huge accomplishment and a great recognition. The Fortune poll voted them the country’s "Most Admired Company." The shareholders
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The 1980s saw a revamped economy and a huge change in society‚ unlike any that had been seen since the 1920s. The 1970s left a general feeling of unease‚ which the 80s sought to correct. Because of the new economy‚ the 1980s was a decade filled with luxury and indulgence. The generation following the “Baby Boomers” was dubbed “Generation X.” The 1980s saw “Generation X” turn into the “me” generation. The number of well-educated young people was rapidly growing‚ which allowed for good jobs‚ with
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What combination of factors resulted in rapid US industrial growth in the late 1800’s? In the late 1800’s the US overtook Great Britain as the world’s largest source of manufactured goods Abundant natural resources o The US was its own source of the raw materials necessary for industrialization o Coal‚ iron ore‚ copper‚ lead‚ timber‚ and oil Abundant labor supply o High immigration between 1865 & 1900 o
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What woud you do in life if money was not an objective! If money was not an objective I would love to travel the word. These days what we want to do in life is largely dictated by how much we would earn? Because in the end money does matter. But for this case‚ as money is not an issue I would really like to pursue my passion i.e travelling. Travelling is an appealing experience. It’s an ideal way to leave your current life behind to pursue a more relaxing or adventurous break‚ or to live
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Maars launches ERP product CHENNAI: Maars Software International Ltd has launched Maarsman Compact‚ a plug-in-play ERP product for small industries. The product is based on Maarsman‚ the company’s existing ERP solution. The new product is a ``simple and low-cost ERP solution for small industries’’. It requires no customisation‚ and can be implemented instantly‚ the company’s Managing Director‚ Mr. T. Varadharajan‚ said. Maarsman Compact‚ priced at Rs. 2.5 lakhs‚ comes with a bundle of Windows
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In ancient times‚ Venezuela was a paradise forindians. It had beautiful beaches‚ tropical forests‚ and gentle grassland of the Llanos. In 1498‚ the first European‚ by the name of Christopher Columbus‚ came to the country. He came during his third voyage of the new world. More explorers came the year after and then eventually the spanish established their first settlement‚ Nueva Cadiz‚ which was later destroyed by a tsunami. The colonies in Venezuela were much less important to the Spanish than the
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