What is a distinctive competency? A distinctive competency is a quality or trait that is exclusive to a business organization. It could also be a competency better in certain aspect(s) than the competencies of other organizations, consequently enabling the formulation of a unique value proposition in the function of the business. A distinctive competency is fundamental to producing an unassailable competitive advantage. The singularity tells this competency apart from all others, regardless of…
American history from 1900-1920 is referred to as the Progressive Era. It involved many reforms that changed America for the better. It also involved some attempts at reforms that didn’t quite fall through. In just twenty years, parts of America’s economy and government drastically changed such as the end of bad trusts and the fight for women’s suffrage. Others, such as child labor and racial acceptance, stayed unaffected despite reforming efforts. Modern day America definitely shows many…
Iris is a documentary film made by Albert maysles on the story an ageless woman that dress flamboyantly; the documentary is more than a fashion and a design icon. These films talks more about creativity represent a singular woman whose life has passion for fashion and art. Iris is one of the world best known fashion design innovator and educators which worked for woman’s wear daily before she now opening her interior design business, she also a celebrity that people recognize her in magazine as…
protein in the diet. Over 90 percent of large-scale industries are state-run, as opposed to less than 10% of agriculture. Public industries include the garment, steel, and textile industries, while most of the pharmaceuticals industry is owned by shareholders. Industry accounts for almost 14% of the gross domestic product, with textiles, construction, cement, and hydroelectric power constituting most of the production. Coffee is the most important…
Question: How the Industrial Revolution impacted American society? Introduction. In America, the transition from an agricultural to an Industrial Economy took more then a century to develop. The phase took place between the years 1790s through into the 1830s. The Industrial Revolution had already begun taking place in Britain during the mid 18th century but America was lagging behind its mother country; mostly due to the shortage of labor and abundance of land. Nevertheless the Industrial…
The new age of inventions that started the industrial revolution were monstrous machines that would impact the way of living. The spinning Jenny was a major machine at the time as it was a textile machine that would weave thread in less time then it took a person to do individually, the invention practically stated the industrial revolution as it began the start of mass production. Although the spinning jenny was a brilliant piece of machinery it could be upgraded and made better, the spinning…
Hip hop in harem Fashion is important in creating a unique style in everyday life. Sometimes, while we consider hot fashion trends before going out with friends, women have a variety of styles to choose from compared to men. But there are clothes that can be worn by both men and women and have a stunning effect. Have you heard about “Harem Pants?” It is a clothing style that gives men and women swag whenever they wear it. These pants are also known as a hip hop pants. Since it is…
Ward’s interview and Edward Baines. Dr.ward’s analysis says he is a medical professional who has seen numerous textile mills. His testimony proves the unhealthy nature of those factories compared to others. Edward Baines analysis said that he was a newspapers editor in 1830’s and was elected to parliament (political liberal). My first counterclaim said “Dr.Holmes…
Congress passed the Keating-Owen Act of 1916 because there were many concerns about children working for long periods. This law prohibited the cargo across state lines of goods made in manufacturing works which employed children under the age of 14, or children between 14 and 16 who worked more than eight hours a day, overnight, or more than six days/week. The background of this case is that children would work long hours in manufacturing works, mills, and manufacturing places of this kind.…
A focus in Financial Economics with an expansive liberal arts background, internship opportunities for professional development at the center of business, and a chance to network and learn abroad. This is why Columbia College interests me the most. Despite my inclination towards the mathematics and business aspects of a liberal arts education, I also aspire to expand my insights beyond the buttons of my TI-84 and into diverse cultures and natural sciences, both inside and outside of the…