USS Gilliam (APA-57), named for Gilliam County in Oregon, was the lead ship in the her class of attack transports serving in the United States Navy during World War II. She was launched 28 March 1944 under a Maritime Commission contract by the Consolidated Steel Corporation, Wilmington, California; sponsored by Mrs. A. O. Williams of Wilmington; acquired 31 July 1944; and commissioned 1 August 1944, Comdr. H. B. Olsen in command.
The best title for this selection is:
A short history of the USS Gilliam | |
The pride of Gilliam County Oregon | |
H. B. Olsen`s first command | |
The launch of the USS Gilliam |
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a master`s degree in business administration, which attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines. The MBA designation originated in the United States, emerging from the late 19th century as the country industrialized and companies sought out scientific approaches to management.
The core courses in the MBA program are designed to introduce students to the various areas of business such as accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, operations management, etc. Students in MBA programs have the option of taking general business courses throughout the program or can select an area of concentration and focus approximately one-fourth of their studies in this subject.
According to this paragraph, which of these is true:
The MBA resulted from a push to manage by `gut feeling`. | |
An MBA area of concentration occupies approximately one-fourth of a student`s studies. | |
MBA core courses occupy one-fourth of a student`s studies. | |
The MBA is primarily earned by electrical engineers. |
The South Shore Estuary is an estuary located along the south shore of Long Island, between the mainland and the outer barrier islands, in eastern New York state. It stretches for over 70 miles (110 km) from West Bay in Nassau County to the Shinnecock Bay in Suffolk County.
According to this passage where is the South Shore Estuary located?
Off the coast of Long Island | |
West Nassau County | |
Eastern New York state | |
The south shore of Manhattan |