Frederick Taylor was a mechanical engineer who fixated on ef…
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Frederick Tаylоr wаs а mechanical engineer whо fixated оn efficiency. Which metaphor most closely reflects his views?
Deltа Cоrpоrаtiоn is а New York distributor of fireworks and frequently purchases fireworks for its own promotional events. To celebrate the opening of its 100th retail store, Delta planned a large fireworks display. On April 15, Dan, Delta’s CEO, contacted Pow Corporation—a California manufacturer and seller of fireworks for large-scale events —to inquire whether Pow had fireworks available for immediate shipment. Pow responded that it had 2,000 fireworks nearing expiration and offered to sell them to Delta at a discounted price of $2,000. Pow’s signed letter stated that the sale would be “as is” without any warranty and that the offer would remain open for 15 days if Delta accepted within that time frame. Two days later, Delta sent Pow the following purchase order: Pow must provide a one-year warranty on the fireworks. Any disputes arising from the transaction would be resolved through arbitration in California. Pow shipped the fireworks promptly without responding to Delta’s added conditions. Delta accepted the fireworks and used them 90 days later during its grand opening celebration. During the show, half of the fireworks failed to ignite causing shattered glass panels on the store’s front entrance, causing $15,000 in repairs. Delta also incurred $10,000 in lost revenue due to early closure of the event and reputational harm. Delta brings an action against Pow in New York demanding damages related to defective fireworks and property destruction. Discuss.