Entries by Daphne Hanson

The Neolithic Revolution

The “Neolithic Revolution” saw the transition of human societies from subsistence based on hunting and gathering to one of agriculture and herding. How did this transition take place? What were some of the short AND long-term consequences (over 100s or 1000s of years) of this transition? What were some of the advantages that Neolithic societies […]

Evidence-Based Management (CEBMa)

Access and read the following resources: Center for Evidence-Based Management (CEBMa): “Evidence-Based Management: The Basic Principles (PDF)” SHRM-SIOP Science of HR Series: “Evidence-Based Strategies to Improve Workplace Decisions: Small Steps, Big Effects (PDF)” Optional: To learn more about evidence-based practice and decision making, visit the Center for Evidence-Based Management (CEBMa) website. This nonprofit organization provides extensive support […]

Run a mental health program

A professor of health and wellness at the local university could provide a wellness program for your firm. The program would include seminars in smoking cessation, weight loss, exercise, back problem management, and stress management. A local hospital could run a mental health program, focusing on events and behaviors related to mental health: substance abuse, […]

Role of the Christian tradition

Characterize the role of the Christian tradition, already notable in the Early Christian period, in the developing history of Byzantine art. When was it used? In what sorts of contexts? What were the issues surrounding the use of “icons” in the Early Byzantine?

King and Queen of Aragon

Why did he pester the king and Queen of Aragon and Castille ( what wasn’t yet Spain) for over ten years? What was he hoping to accomplish? And most importantly have you ever learned what he wanted to accomplish it?

The testimonies of Columbus

Compare and contrast the testimonies of Columbus, Cabeza de Vaca, Las Casas, and Vaz de Caminha (from your Primary Source Folder). What was each author’s purpose in writing these texts? What attitudes do they have about the people of the Americas and why