Evaluating Concepts-Based vs. Rules-Based Approaches to Standard Setting INTRODUCTION In its new project on Codification and Simplification‚ the FASB indicates its intent to evaluate the feasibility of issuing concepts-based standards rather than issuing detailed‚ rule-based standards with exceptions and alternatives.[ 1] Related to this project‚ members of the FASB board and staff asked the Financial Accounting Standards Committee of the American Accounting Association (hereafter‚ the Committee)
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“Nowadays the concept of culture in anthropology and sociology is regarded as a fundamental element in the humanities.” (Chase‚ 1948: 59; cited in Encyclopaedia Britannica‚ 2007: The culture concept in anthropology) Today culture is one of the most discussed concepts all around the world. It has a crucial role in human relations. Its understanding is the kernel of the new multiculturalism policy of different countries around the globe. And in this understanding the social sciences has a
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Name: SHINELLE S. CUNNINGHAM Question: Explain with examples the following concepts and values. a. Fairness and Equity b. Power and Authority c. Individualism and Collectivism d. Rights and Responsibilities e. Integrity and Trust Most definitions of industrial relations imply a certain shortcoming or inadequacy. For instance‚ Michael Salmon’s suggestion‚ after much examination of the submissions of others‚ that “it is possible” to define industrial relations
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Student ID No : : Strategic Marketing 1309254 How necessary is it for marketers Assignment Title: to adapt the concept of sustainability and in what ways could it be implemented as part of the overall marketing strategy? Submission date: Word Count : 22/10/2012 2989 words Marketing Assignment: Sustainability How necessary is it for marketers to adapt the concept of sustainability and in what ways could it be implemented as a part of the overall marketing strategy? Abstract Companies
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Laura Balmer “Politics is a many sided concept only to be understood if viewed from various angles”. Discuss. Every day we will experience the activities and ideas of politics around us‚ despite not knowing its definition. When the majority consider politics they instantly think of government‚ laws‚ debates and scandal. However‚ the real question of what politics is has been pondered for thousands of years by many profound names‚ one of the many reasons why Aristotle referred to
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A Homeless Concept. An essay about the uncanny. Table of Contents Introduction 3 The Origin Definition: Unheimliche 4 Freud’s point of view 5 The Analysis The works of Emily Stainer 6 The works of Penny Siopis 8 Conclusion 10 Works cited 11 Introduction This essay is an attempt to interpret the aesthetic phenomenon of uncanniness. Things‚ people‚ impressions
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Assessment item 1 The Concept of Leadership Value: 30% Due date: Variable Return date: - Length: 1‚500 words Submission method options Alternative submission method Task This is an online task. Students will be placed in small groups. Each student must post a response to the three questions given. Students are encouraged to comment on other postings. The task comprises a discussion where you will respond to at least three questions. The questions will be posted online on the MGT367 Interact
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Concept‚ Sources and Type of Risk Toga B. Simatupang SE‚ MM‚ CPLHI‚ CICA‚ RFP PPAK Univ. Trisakti – Risk Management Origin of Risk • Arabic word : Risq “anything that has given to you (by GOD) and from which you draw profit” • Latin word : Riscum “unfavourable event” • French word: Risque “nothing venture nothing gained” • English word : Risk chance of negative outcome unexpected outcome chance of bad consequences hazard‚ loss‚ etc Definition of Risk “the
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MARKETING CONCEPTS Following are the six concepts of marketing • Production concept • Product concept • Selling concept • Marketing concept • Societal marketing concept • Holistic marketing concept THE PRODUCTION CONCEPT: DEFINITION BY KOTLER: “It is the idea that customers will favor products that are available and highly affordable and that the organization should therefore focus on improving production and distribution efficiency.” EXPLANATION: This concept is the
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Q1. Discuss and define the concept of ‘entrepreneurship’. The entrepreneur is our visionary‚ the creator in each of us. We’re born with that quality and it defines our lives as we respond to what we see‚ hear‚ feel‚ and experience. It is developed‚ nurtured‚ and given space to flourish or is squelched‚ thwarted‚ without air or stimulation‚ and dies. Michael Gerber The term ’entrepreneur’ has been around since the seventeenth-century‚ it originates from France‚ where the phrase “entreprendre” was
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