In mid-2000, United Technologies Corporation (UTC) was two years into a supplier development integration program. The major focus of this initiative was to strengthen relationships with “key” suppliers to fully leverage the supply chain. The qualities sought in the relationships included long-term commitments, confidential information sharing, cooperative continuous improvement efforts, and sharing risks and rewards. Both the nature of these relationships and the associated behaviors were new for UTC and represented a significant challenge.
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Contemporaries use the word ‘inquisition’ as something to be avoided: the hot seat, the third degree, a challenging trial. Inquisition from the time of the Middle Ages into the Renaissance and beyond was of a different kind and a much harsher degree. Over 700 years, inquiries into personal orthodox beliefs by a variety of authorities led tens of thousands of people to be investigated before tribunals and punished, at times by death for beliefs that deviated from the accepted orthodox understanding at the time. Inquisitions grew from the soil of moral certainty and intolerance of heterodox (non-orthodox) views.
Continue readingThe new day and rebirth of learning that came with the Renaissance introduced a new generation of creative thought leaders and ground breakers. With the advent of new sources of learning recovered from the classical past; with the advantage of wide distribution of books and growing centers of learning in the universities in England, France, Germany, Italy, Bohemia and elsewhere; individuals of learning and standing exercised influence in an ever widening and significant manner.
Continue readingThe destruction of the 2nd Temple in Jerusalem marks a major shift in the history and character of Judaism. What characterizes Jewish practice before the destruction of the 2nd Temple, and what characterizes Jewish practice after the Temple’s destruction?
Continue reading Your HR director is interviewing Monique for an accounting position. During the interview, Monique is asked about her age, to what church she belongs to, and if she was or is married?
Identify and explain the type of unlawful action that took place.
Critique how this situation should be handled once you learn of it.
Describe the choreography of a traditional ballet. How do the dancers hold their bodies – what is their posture like overall? What is it like when they jump or leap, and how do they land back on the stage? What kinds of lines do they make with their arms/legs? When the dancers perform as a group, what is that like? How do these things differ or remain the same in the Rite of Spring?
Continue readingFrom the following terms, choose two: Orthodox Judaism, Hassidic Judaism, Reform Judaism, and Conservative Judaism. Briefly define these two terms, then explain their relationship to one another. How are they similar, and how are they different?
Continue readingDo research on government legislation aimed at preventing workplace discrimination and sexual harassment. Discuss various ways that aggrieved employees can prove their claims while still permitting the accused due process to defend against such accusations.
Continue readingYou are the president of the united states write an essay to explain how you would run the country so that its like a utopia. make it as real as possible.
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