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Carnegie: A devil in the workplace but a good man where it counts

by Rovenna Yakubov Posted on September 28, 2010

Andrew Carnegie was a Scottish immigrant who came to America in relative poverty. His humble origins lay in factory work; however, he quickly gained promotions to messenger boy and ultimately telegraph operator at the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, where he made … Continue reading →

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The Giants of their Times

by Cindy Yin Posted on September 18, 2010

The midst of the Industrial Age gave rise to merciless competition in the business industry. To avoid losing the fight, it was an ongoing continuous battle to the top. Many small firms were devoured by the corporate giants who had … Continue reading →

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