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What is Kaizen?

The practice of Kaizen means that everyone involved with a company can regularly make small improvements to their work. It is believed that if everyone makes small changes, the overall results are positive for the company. The Kaizen philosophy means searching for a way to do something better.\nKaizen was first implemented in Japan after World War II as a business practice, but now the concept is applied to all aspects of life by those who believe in Kaizen. Personal Kaizen sets aside time for reflection on the things in life that are not going well and looks for ways to improve them.

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What were some of King Tut's greatest achievements?

King Tut, originally named Tutankhamun, was born circa 1341 BCE. His father, Akhenaten, was pharaoh of Egypt and had forbidden the worship of many gods. Akhenaten only favored the worshiping of one god, Aten. According to Biography.com, it seemed his intent was to reduce the power of the priests and shift the economy to a new regime run by military commanders and local government administrators.\nAfter Akhenaten's reign came to an end, King Tut became the new pharaoh. King Tut's reign only lasted around 10 years, and he disappeared from history until his tomb was discovered in 1922. ..

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Who renamed the Byzantine capital Istanbul?

Istanbul has had several names. When the Roman Emperor Constantine made Byzantium a new Roman capital, the city's name was changed to Constantinople in the Emperor's honor. According to the history department of the government of Istanbul, Turks and Armenians referred to the city as "Polis." In Greek, the phrase "into the city" translates to "cis tin Polin." The Turks pronounced this as "Istanbul." After the Turks conquered Constantinople under the leadership of Mehmed II, "Istanbul" became the standard pronunciation of the city's name.

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Who was the last president not to attend college?

While it is rare for presidents in the late 20th and early 21st centuries to be elected to the presidency without ever having attended college, it was relatively more common for the earliest presidents to have little or no formal higher education, including George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

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What was the relationship between the samurai and the daimyos?

Daimyos were firstly landowners, whose income, power and activities were closely monitored by the shogun, the commander-in-chief of the nation. Even the marriage and social circles of each daimyo required the shogun's approval, mainly in order to prevent plotting and conspiratorial arrangements between separate districts. Daimyos were also required to pay for repairs to their district's infrastructure, as a safeguard against them becoming too rich and influential. The daimyos were also responsible for paying the modest salaries of the samurai under their command.The feudal Japanese c..

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What was the significance of the Stamp Act Congress?

Up until this point, the British had primarily left the colonists to govern themselves and had only imposed non-direct taxes. The British government created the Stamp Act initially because it was difficult to tax the trade within the colonies. This tax would apply to all things that involved paper in some form such as legal documents, licenses, playing cards, newspapers, books, diplomas and pamphlets. The British symbol was also stamped on to each item to help reinforce the idea of British control in the colonists' minds.The Stamp Act was passed on March 22, 1765 by the British parliament..

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Why was coal important to the Industrial Revolution?

The primary use of coal during the Industrial Revolution was to power steam ships and steam engine trains, which were the primary means of transportation for people and goods, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Coal was also used to power engines in factories, which helped to increase productivity among American workers, Teaching History notes. According to the same source, coal mines became prevalent in Virginia, Pennsylvania and other locations in the northern United States in the 1830s. Coal mining became big business during the Industrial Revolution because of the large amounts of..

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How did California become a state?

In 1848, the United States and Mexico signed the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, ending a war. At that time, California had 7,500 residents. The Mexican government was likely unaware of what was held within the state or of the population growth it was about to see.\nCalifornia became a state in a very different way than most states in the westward expansion of the United States. To petition for statehood, it required 60,000 residents. Most states first became territories and then, over time, built the population required for application for statehood. In California, the discovery of gold, just ni..

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What are the strengths and weaknesses of Athenian democracy?

Prior to Athenian democracy, a few people would make decisions for the masses. This meant that they may not have represented mass opinion, whereas getting all males over the age of 18 involved in politics increased the likelihood of policies representing what people wanted. In addition, citizens had the chance to spend time acting as council representatives, which gave them power and direct involvement with decision making. As records were made available for public examination, there was a means of holding public officials to account.One of the biggest weaknesses of Athenian democracy was high..

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What is the Weimar Republic?

The crippling terms of the Treaty of Versailles, coupled with loss of land to other nations was a burden to the Weimar Republic. Despite Germany's industry, hyperinflation plagued the Republic, creating widespread unrest and dissatisfaction. This atmosphere was conducive to the rise of the Nazis. The Weimar Republic ended when its last president, Adolph Hitler, seized power. He and his Nazi party decreed that the German government could pass laws contrary to the Weimar constitution, initiating the age of Nazi Germany.

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