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:
| H. B. Olsen`s first command | |
| The launch of the USS Gilliam | |
| A short history of the USS Gilliam | |
| The pride of Gilliam County Oregon |
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:
| An MBA area of concentration occupies approximately one-fourth of a student`s studies. | |
| The MBA is primarily earned by electrical engineers. | |
| MBA core courses occupy one-fourth of a student`s studies. | |
| The MBA resulted from a push to manage by `gut feeling`. |
"In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king." - Desiderius Erasmus
What does this proverb mean?
| It would be easy for somone who can see to become king in a land of people who cannot see. | |
| It`s more advantageous to be able to see, even a little bit, than to be blind. | |
| Someone who can see will be able to take advantage of others who cannot see. | |
| Even someone with minor ability is considered special by those with no ability at all. |