...Sindhuja Muppa November 21, 2013 Writing Workshop Mythology “Myths are common stories at the root of our universal existence” (Seger). In the essay written by Scott Russell Sanders, "The Men We Carry in Our Minds" discusses Sander’s perspective on men in comparison to the impression that women carry in their minds. The essay, “Creating the Myth” by Linda Seger shows on how stories are based on our own life experiences. Sander’s argument about how the impressions of men or women are based on ones life experiences relates to Seger’s depiction of myths through the use of rhetorical questions and dialogue. Primarily, Sander uses rhetorical questions in order to discuss how ones life experiences illustrates stories of myths. Sander addresses about when he experienced a situation where he met women telling him men have plenty of joy and privileges. He writes, “and for the first time I met women who told me that men are guilty of having kept all the joys and privileges of the earth for themselves. I was baffled. What privileges? What joys?” (Sander 229). Sander is shocked to find out that women feel that way about men. It is an amusing statement to assume that men have certain stereotypical characteristics in society because it is not necessarily true that woman cannot do some things similar to men. Life responsibilities are equally made for everyone. Sander disagrees and pushes back to how much of a struggle men have to go through in life, equally as women. These questions enable...
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...course of documented human history, humans have always been fascinated with the idea of being able to live without fear of death. The human race has tried coping with the limitation of their control by creating and believing urban legends such as the fountain of youth and the philosopher’s stone which, in turn, allow for philosophical reflection on the human fascination with immortality. In opposition, humans have established means of coping with death by exposing the idea of a life after death through subsequent religious affiliations. The basis for religion is centered on the afterlife and living virtuously through life to be granted access to a prosperous life after death. Epictetus claims that humans have control over some properties of their self being, while also having no control over others. It is said that humans will have control over four basic emotions, these being: human desires, opinions, aversions, and impulses. These are all very true and most would agree with these claims of being able to easily control and manipulate these basic four emotions. On the contrary, it is said that humans do not have control over their bodies, public offices, possessions, and reputations. As humans, we crave the ability to be in control and have underlying obligations to be in control of ourselves indefinitely. It is to be believed that with control comes power, as evidenced by the ability to control aspects of our individual lives, in turn this would deliver us with an unlimited amount...
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...Internal Controls XACC/280 m m Internal controls are an integral part of a business operation because of the extreme importance of assets. Assets are basically an economically valued item owned by an individual or corporation, which most often has a direct conversion rate to cash. Examples are cash, securities, accounts receivable, in-stock product, business equipment, real-estate, cars, and other valuable property. Assets are business resources which could lead to being able to generate future services and benefits. Operational goals of profitability are achieved through a company’s assets. These are the resources and possessions which allow businesses and corporations to provide goods and services to generate profits. Assets can be current assets like cash, accounts receivable, inventory, and prepaid expenses that generate profits or gains within the current accounting period. They also can be long-term items such as property and business equipment. Since these assets are a businesses’ or corporations’ most valuable resources, they must be protected from theft and unauthorized use by creating, and implementing, a company “internal controls system.” Internal controls are procedures and protocols by which a company conducts internal monitoring. Through taking it upon itself to audit its own business dealings, a company increases the chance of success. Also, these controls systems ensure the liable parties invested in companies that their business are running...
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...Internal Controls Internal Controls are certain procedures that are put into place to help control the money in a business and keep track of all of the accounting, assigning different people within the workplace to keep track of things so everything turns out right in the end. The two primary goals to primary controls are to protect a company's assests and to keep all records within the business accurate and reliable. By following particular procedures wih the Sabarnes-Oxley Act this helps create a formalized standard list for all companies to follow to make sure that internal controls are being watched over closely. By contiunually making sure the controls are working and sending in outside auditors this helps with internal controls and with safeguarding a companies assets which all came from the Sabarnes-Oxley Act of 2002. Many corporations follow the Sabarnes-Oxley Act and some will not even do business with someone who does not followit because of how much they believe in it. If a company were to announce any deficiencies in internal controls they could definately see a fall in the price of stock because it could be a huge sign that something fishy is going on within the company and the accounting field. If something shows up that raises any eyebrows than people will back off of investing within the company just in case someone within the company has done something scandalous and to protect themselves. By remaining deficient in internal controls people will...
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...General & Application controls: 1 General controls: 1 Application controls: 1 Data Input: 1 Data Entry Procedures: 1 Authorized staff: 2 Documentation: 3 Satisfaction by end users and end user management: 3 End-user documentation: 4 Conclusion: 4 Introduction: In today’s business sector there are many threats that face business information systems such as malicious intent, both from internal and external sources, and this can be either intent to disrupt data entry or hacking into a system to create chaos. Disasters such as crippling power surges that shut down a system or ones that completely corrupts the database or issues that arise from Hardware or software failures or possibly from upgrading a system to a newer “better version”. To help combat these threats there are two basic types of controls; General controls, and Application controls. These controls help to control how the database is used, monitored and protected, as well as set in place firm documentation that outlines how the system is used and methods to ensure the proper use and maintenance of the system. General & Application controls: General controls: Monitors and secures the use of the system throughout the organization, protects data through consistent backups as well as ensuring procedures and standards are followed. Application controls: Risk - Data Input: Are Input controls in place help to ensure that all data that is being entered into applications are being inputted into the correct...
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...Brainwashing MIND CONTROL 10/9/14 7 pages Ryan Manuel CFB 3333 Fall 2014 Mind Control or brainwashing is a theory or claim that was ultimately discovered by Edward Hunter in the 1950’s within the time of the Cold War. By using the term "hsi-nao" the Chinese people and officials meant certain different techniques in dealing with adversaries, troops or platoons and the training of officials within the time of the Korean War. To the Western usage the term "brainwashing" spread in the 1950s through several publications depicting the treatment of American soldiers at Chinese prison camp during the Korean War 1950-1953. Mind control can also be described or defined as thought reform, thought control, or coercive persuasion. Mind Control can be defined also as a theoretical indoctrination process that results in a person’s inability to think on their own, and disrupt the beliefs and affiliations a person has with a certain religion or person. There are various different theories within the idea of brainwashing, but the main idea or reason behind the tactic of brainwashing is to be used within the field of battle. Mind control occurs when people ultimately have their minds controlled by a certain action wanted to take place or controlled by a certain group of people of higher being or higher stature whom are trying to conquer a certain object or rule a certain person. Mind control is a claim that has been tested and tested...
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...over gaming List of the controls Problem being addressed Locked cash boxes on the casino floor (A) Reduces potential theft of funds Daily counts by employees independent of of casino operations(A) Creates independence, reduces potential for covering up theft Constant observation and supervision of gaming area (A) Reduces risk of theft or errors from employees Timely analysis of results (A) Be able to verify serious issues in a quick manner Controls over Cash and Credit List of the controls Problem being addressed Employees issuing cash individually (i.e. cashiers) responsible for sum charged to them (A) Employees will be more careful and vigilant with money entrusted to them Strict procedures for transfer of cash or chips to and from game tables (A) Casino has record of of money moved within casino, less can fall through the cracks Strict controls on recording of receipts and amounts disbursed (A) Same as above Strict controls over issuance of credit as well as the limits (A) Only issue credit to people they know should be able to pay them back Controls over Cash and Credit List of the controls Problem being addressed Very tight security and supervision in count rooms (minimum 3 people in room until amount transferred and accepted) (A) Less chance of individual theft with several qualified people watching Control of Games List of the controls Problem being addressed Strict licensing...
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...“Struggle for control” Hemingway’s Margot and Faulkner’s Emily can both be contrasted for their motives of killing the men they once loved. In comparison, Margot and Emily were both similarly strong-willed characters in their own way. These two characters were not satisfied with the relationship they had with their husbands (Emily was not married). The unsatisfactory relationships they had ultimately led to the deaths of their partners. Margot and Emily desired the feeling of control, whether it is to have the power to control or the feeling of being controlled. Margot and Emily both needed to have a sense of control. Margot wanted to have the power in order to dominate her relationship with her husband. On the other hand, Emily was accustomed to the constant manipulation of her father. Each character had opposing motives and situations for killing their companion. Margo t’s reason for killing her husband Francis was the fact that he would soon gain control of their relationship. She did not want to lose dominance and control of their relationship. In the beginning of “The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber,” Margot was in charge and did whatever she pleased. For instance, she openly slept with other men and managed to blame it on her husband’s weakness. Once Margot felt that she was about to lose control, she decided to kill Francis so that she would not look vulnerable. In contrast, Emily’s motive for killing Homer was to meet her personal need for her ideal...
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...Chapter 6 Computer Assisted Audit Tools and Techniques •Application controls –Input controls –Processing controls –Output controls •Testing computer application controls –Black box approach –White box approach •Computer aided audit tools and techniques for testing controls Application Controls •Programmed procedures designed to deal with potential exposures that threaten specific applications, such as payroll, purchases, and cash disbursements systems. •Three categories: –Input controls –Processing controls –Output controls Input Controls •Designed to ensure that transactions are valid, accurate, and complete. •Broad classes: –Source document controls –Data coding controls –Batch controls –Validation controls –Input error correction –Generalized data input systems Source document controls •Techniques to prevent source document fraud (for example, an individual with access to purchase orders and receiving reports could fabricate a purchase transaction to a non-existent supplier) –Use pre-numbered source documents –Use source documents in sequence –Periodically audit source documents Data Coding Controls •Checks on integrity of data codes used in processing. •A customer’s account number, an inventory item number, and a chart of accounts number are all examples of data codes. Data Coding Controls •Three types of errors that can corrupt data codes and cause processing errors: –Transcription errors –Single transposition errors –Multiple...
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...worked to effectively achieve this purpose. (For example, through planning, organisation, leadership and control inside a family business). 2. What do you think is the most important management challenge they will face in the near future and how should they respond to this challenge? In answering these two questions, you are expected to provide: • The purpose behind the development of The Herb Farm • Introduction to the concepts of management, planning, organising, leading and controlling; o This might include consideration of management concepts like commercialisation, sustainability, succession planning in a family business, entrepreneurship, ecopreneurship, exporting, manufacturing, quality and competitors. • An analysis of the Herb Farm organisation, using the documents and web resources available. o Note: See the Assignments/Assignment 1: Group Presentation folder on blackboard for resources on The Herb Farm. Please make use of any additional resources you find but do not contact the owners or employees of The Herb Farm for assistance with this assignment!! _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 1. The purpose of the Herb Farm: - 'Green', natural products, using natural resources - An effective product; a product that will benefit your health - A trusted product “Organisations come into being to achieve a purpose” - organization = a social entity that is goal directed and deliberately structured...
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...MANAGEMENT: SUMMARY FOR FOUNDATIONS OF CONTROL NAME OF TUTORIAL LECTURER: ENCIK SATHISWARAN A/L UTHAMAPUTHRAN TUTORIAL GROUP: L1T3 NAME: CH'NG WEI MING MATRICES NUMBER: A13A0122 SUMMARY In chapter 14 for the fundamentals of management, the important thing that we will learn after studying is : explain the nature and importance of control; describe the three steps in the control process; discuss the types of controls organizations and managers use and discuss contemporary issues in control. For explain the nature and importance of control, control is the management function that involves monitoring activities to ensure that they're being accomplished as planned and correcting any significant deviations. The purpose of control is to ensure that activities are completed in ways that lead to accomplishment of organizational goals. Control is important because it's the only way that managers know whether organizational goals are being met and if not, the reasons why. The value of the control function can be seen in three specific areas which is planning, empowering employees, and protecting the workplace. As the final step in the management process, controlling provides the link back to planning. If manager didn't control, they'd have no way of knowing whether goals were being met. The second reason controlling is important is because of employee empowerment. An effective control system can provide information and...
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...The Control Paradox: Understanding and Working with Anorexia and Bulimia Catrina Brown, M.A., M.S.W. Anorexia and bulimia are metaphors of women’s psychological distress in the face of contradictory social expectations. Women now experience uncertainty in their social roles, with conflicting pressures to be successful in their careers and as wives and mothers. In order to feel good enough, women often feel they must be “superwoman.” In spite of changes in their social roles, women are still pressured to attain the social ideals of physical beauty. In an uncertain environment a woman with a shaky sense of self can at least hope to gain approval by being thin. Today, preoccupation with weight reflects a need to focus on the body for a tangible source of self-esteem and sense of control. Controlling the body has become a precarious substitute for real control in women’s lives. While giving voice to women’s protests, anorexia and bulimia fail to change the actual circumstances to deal with conflict. As such, anorexia and bulimia are veiled protests, ones that most often go unheard. Susie Orbach has said, “Women speak with their bodies”1. For many women the body is the arena to express dissatisfaction and unhappiness. It is the site of their struggles. Instead of transforming their real lives, their real problems, women attempt to transform their bodies. Women are promised success, happiness and control through attaining the ideal thin body. While many women feel more in control...
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...Internal Control Requirements Becoming a publically traded company is a big decision. LBJ would have to weigh the cost versus the benefit. Investors want accurate records of the company’s earnings and finances. There are certain rules that a publically traded company must adhere to in order to be in compliance with the Sabarnes Oxley Act or (SOX). For smaller companies with less than 125,000,000 in revenue becoming publically traded and compiling with SOX can be a significant obstacle. “A company must have a set of rules in place that act as internal controls to prevent fraud and detect it when it does occur. In addition to maintaining internal controls a company must also hire an independent auditor to attest that the internal controls are adequate and working. The company’s executives and board of directors must ensure that these controls are reliable and effective (Kimmel, 2013)”. Although it is not required, most publically traded companies have established a code of conduct and also an ethics board to review questionable actions and decisions made. When there is a system in place that gives guidance and management supports that system it is less likely that an employee will be able to commit fraud or other unethical activities. Fraud can occur when there is opportunity, a perceived need due to financial pressure, and rationalization, what I am doing isn’t wrong. Preventing fraud is a matter of having controls which prevent opportunity, maintaining control and promoting...
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...aAPPLICATION CONTROLS Application controls are programmed procedures designed to deal with potential exposures that threaten specific applications, such as payroll, purchases, and cash disbursements systems. Application controls fall into three broad categories: input controls, processing controls, and output controls. Input Controls Input controls at this stage are designed to ensure that these transactions are valid, accurate, and complete. Data input procedures can be either source document-triggered (batch) or direct input (real time). Source document input requires human involvement and is prone to clerical errors. Some types of errors that are entered on the source documents cannot be detected and corrected during the data input stage. Dealing with these problems may require tracing the transaction back to its source (such as contacting the customer) to correct the mistake. Direct input, on the other hand, employs real-time editing techniques to identify and correct errors immediately, thus significantly reducing the number of errors that enter the system. Classes of Input Control a. Source Document Controls. Careful control must be exercised over physical source documents in systems that use them to initiate transactions. Source document fraud can be used to remove assets from the organization. In the absence of other compensating controls to detect this type of fraud, the system would create an account payable and subsequently write a check in payment...
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...Self-Efficacy and Locus of Control……….……….. Name: Me Concept Paper No: 1 Course/Yr: BS Psychology 2 Date: 2 – 8 – 15 In the recent years of being a psychology major, I have learned many things including, but not limited to, the foundations and an overview of psychology, the various people that have contributed to this ever growing field of science, and of course, the schools of thought. One of these schools of thought is behaviorism, and among the many in this area are the two men, Albert Bandura, and Julian Rotter, who introduced the concepts of self-efficacy and the locus of control respectively. Self-efficacy refers to the person’s belief in herself, her capacity to do and accomplish things- her esteem, while the locus of control refers to what the person attributes something to, her failures, for example- was it because she herself did not try hard enough, or was it because something or someone else ruined it for her? Dwelling on these two concepts now, I believe they can both be summarized into a quote from a prayer by Reinhold Niebuhr, which goes… “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.” As a psychology major… a student, and I think it applies to everyone else as well, it all boils down to the simple line that I mentioned. Our choices, our decisions… it all depends upon what we choose to do. The self-efficacy and the locus of control are reflected in the quote...
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