.... off. Greenspan had a positive outlook for the economy for the rest of 1995. He states "the economy, as hoped has moved onto a trajectory that could be maintained--one less steep than in 1994, when the rate of growth was clearly unsustainable, but one that nevertheless would imply continued significant growth and incomes." (Greenspan, 1996, Speech) Towards the end of the year, the economy showed signs of slowing. Fearing a prolonged slowdown or even a recession in the economy, and with inflationary expectations waning, Chairman Greenspan and the Federal Reserve cut rates again in December. (Greenspan, 1996, Speech) There are, of course .....

.... The measurement company, which has not yet been named, will comprise Hewlett-Packard’s test-and-measurement components, chemical analysis and medical businesses.� The guidelines for the split is based on financial analysis gathered over the last two accounting years. The company’s stock price growth has lagged behind the overall stock market with in this time period and HP stated “that revenue growth was weak and reported softness in some of its business.� The buzz on Wall Street is one of enthusiasm over the planned split. Hewlett-Packard stock was up $6.37 ½ to $72.25/share in NYSE trading after the announcement. “He .....

.... basis. This form of revenue raising only raised about one-fourth of what it asked for in one year. Realizing that this type of government would not work for the union, and facing many rebellions because of taxes and depreciating paper note value, the U.S. began on a task that would remain a difficult one for the next 40 years. They set out on a task to create a Constitution which would provide the nation with wealth, and the ability to protect it's people. The public debt was very high, and Alexander Hamilton set out to rid the nation of this debt. With a duty on domestically produced whiskey, avid alcoholics revolted. The Whiskey Reb .....

.... upper class men and women had an idea to help the common worker. Theses people where the progressives. Changing the way of business back then was not an easy task, for the most part their was a laissez-faire system or a hands- off approach to the way of business. The main theory states that if government would not mess with them by making laws, the strongest business will succeed and bring wealth into the whole country. True the strongest business did bring in wealth to the country, but the problem was, the working conditions. Some workers had to work in conditions that most of us can never think of. Working in dark, damp and cold buildings .....

.... with a Master’s Degree can earn anywhere from $35,000 to over $40,000. A chemical engineer with a doctorate can earn $45,000 to well over $60,000. "To be successful in chemical engineering, one must be curious and persevering" (Finney IV 13). The person must be flexible in order to adapt to each phase encountered. They must also be ambitious. Honesty is another very important trait. They must be cooperative since they are a member of a team. In order to get a job as a chemical engineer, a person should have at least a Bachelor’s Degree. The degree should be in chemical engineering. The degree is acquired by four years of stud .....

.... allow exchange rate to be determined. There are three types of exchange rates, fixed, flexible and managed exchange rate. In a fixed exchange rate regime, national governments agree to maintain the convertibility of their currency at a fixed exchange rate. A currency is convertible if the government acting through the central bank, agrees to buy or sell as much of the currency people wish to trade at the fixed exchange rate. Most central banks act as the government's banker, the Banks' bank, lender of last resort and issuer of notes as well as supervising the banking system and operating monetary policy. Monetary policy re .....

.... for the health and well being of the student athlete but is contingent on the budget aspect. The most dismal field for an athletic trainer seeking employment is in the college level. Athletic trainers most certainly need advanced degrees as well as certification of the National Athletic Trainers Association. Most Athletic trainers in this level have accepted employment while in college or attending that particular university. The college level for the athletic trainer position has not increased over the past few years- due impart to the hiring of the student trainers leaving no openings for the athletic trainer who is seeking full .....

.... a ruthless campaign of removing all opposition to the Communist rule. During this period called the "Great Purge" Stalin systemically executed anyone who stood in his path. Millions of people were arrested and either harassed or killed. Stalin then decided to concentrate on improving military strength and building on improving the Soviet economy, rather than follow Lenin's revolutionary goal of dominating the world. In order to obtain the immense amount of money needed to maintain his militia, he began a series of five year programs which would force the average farmer to meet a quota by the end of the harvest and then have the state su .....

.... is an ancient Chinese saying that states "may you live in interesting times". This epigram is in no doubt a reflection of today's business world. The business world of about forty years ago did not regard the issue of change management, due to the fact that the existence of change in the business world was not as prominent as it is today. Those businesses operated in a relatively stable environment meaning that there was a certain level of predictability, making change a disregarded issue. However with new forces coming into play during the late nineteen sixties such as global competition, technological advances and changes in consumeri .....

.... to achieve, is to involve the lowest level of employees in the decision-making process while making them responsible for the results of their decisions. There have been many documented examples of anxiety, mistrust and complacency in employees when this wave of "new-and-improved, successful management strategies" have been suddenly thrown upon them. Change of any kind will usually inspire resistance, especially when you are talking about extracting power from management to place in the hands of "subordinates." There are obvious methods to achieving the results that the stakeholders of an organization demand through empowerment. Incre .....