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Foam Cushions Make Outdoor Seating Comfortable and Elegant
Foam was originally used in the early 20th century. Scientists were impressed by the water proof rubber products that the Mayans had used. After much research, foam rubber was born. This man-made product was produced by treating natural rubber with chemicals. Today is very common to find many household items made of foam. Also, foam can be used as sound barriers. The Foam Factory has many shapes and sizes of sound barriers that can be used in commercial or residential spaces. The company also provides a lot of information about many other foam products on its website. Foam also revolutionized the way homes are insulated. Although spray foam was manufactured…
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The Rise and Fall of the CEO – By Samuel Phineas Upham
By Samuel Phineas Upham Can a CEO remain in office indefinitely? Or is there a shelf life to CEO tenure? In his essay “Political Dynamics and the Circulation of Power: CEO succession in the U.S. industrial Corporations, 1960-1990,” William Ocasio examines the various elements that affect CEO longevity. He showcases two models through which to understand CEO longevity, the model of the circulation of power and the model of the institutionalization of power. These models are very different from one another and offer a different take on power accumulation, CEO tenure, effects of time, and strategic maneuvering. The author makes predictions from each model and then tests them. Ocasio’s argument…