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    1. Why is there a course on theory development and analysis? The PhD in Nursing Science students are expected to be independent thinkers with demonstrated abilities to articulate‚ investigate‚ analyze and interpret on original research in order to contribute to generate knowledge in nursing science. Throughout a course on theory development and analysis can build a solid foundation for research to guide PhD students in the entire process of research studies‚ including understanding a particular

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    What is Organization Theory? theorist /’ Ιər Ιst/ n. a holder or inventor of a theory or theories. theorize/’ ΙəraΙz/ v. intr. (also -ise) evolve or indulge in theories. theorizer n. theory /’ ΙərΙ / n. (pl. -ies) 1 a supposition or system of ideas explaining something‚ esp. one based on general principles independent of the particular things to be explained (opp. HYPOTHESIS) (atomic theory; theory of evolution). 2 a specula- tive (esp. fanciful) view (one of my pet theories). 3 the sphere of

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    are many different theories about development‚ however some of the theories apply to actual development more than others and describe development better. The theory that applies most to development is Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory‚ which was created by Erik Erikson. Several other theories do not apply to development as much‚ the one created by Sigmund Freud‚ his Psychoanalytic Theory which is one theory that least describes development. Erik Erikson created a Psychosocial Theory that describes eight

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    Positive Accounting Theory

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    136 Positive Accounting Theory and Science JCC Journal of CENTRUM Cathedra ™ Positive Accounting Theory and Science by M. Humayun Kabir Senior Lecturer‚ Faculty of Business Auckland University of Technology‚ Auckland‚ New Zealand Abstract This paper examines the development of positive accounting theory (PAT) and compares it with three standard accounts of science: Popper (1959)‚ Kuhn (1996)‚ and Lakatos (1970). PAT has been one of the most influential accounting research programs

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    Planning a Wedding

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    Becoming a Wedding Planner Running a business can seem like an impossible task to overcome at times. You have to go through all the right steps to getting a business license‚ make sure your register with your Secretary of State‚ and advertise well. That can be especially difficult when it comes to becoming a wedding planner. You have to give attention to detail‚ handle any problems that come up with a clear head‚ get it out the way quickly‚ and deal with customers that sometimes have difficult

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    Positive Accounting Theory

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    Positive Accounting Theory: A Ten Year Perspective Author(s): Ross L. Watts and Jerold L. Zimmerman Reviewed work(s): Source: The Accounting Review‚ Vol. 65‚ No. 1 (Jan.‚ 1990)‚ pp. 131-156 Published by: American Accounting Association Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/247880 . Accessed: 31/10/2011 02:22 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use‚ available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp JSTOR is a not-for-profit service

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    Violation Theory Have you ever felt like someone was violating your personal space? What makes you decide what is too close for comfort? The Expectancy Violation Theory explains how we react to our person space being invaded and how we perceive the violator. We have different opinions of people invading our personal space depending on who the violator is. Would you feel the same way about your boss hugging you as if your friend hugged you? That is what the expectancy violation theory is trying

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    Modern Management Theory

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    Management Theory Management is one or the other form has existed in every nook and corner of the world since the dawn of civilization. Modern Management has grown with the growth of socialeconomics and scientific institution. Modern view consists that a worker does not work for only money. They work for their satisfaction and happiness with good living style. Here Non- financial award is most important factor. Modern management theories started after 1950s. Modern management theory focuses the

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    What is Positive Accounting Theory?  Positive Accounting Theory is the branch of academic research in accounting that tries to make good predictions of real world events and translate them to accounting transactions. This contrasts with normative accounting theory‚ which that tries to recommend what should be done. Positive Theories try to explain and predicts actions such as which accounting policies firms will choose and how firms will react to newly proposed accounting standards.  Positive

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    Milgram's Agency Theory

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    © Myles Cook‚ 2006 Milgram’s Agency Theory of Obedience One of the areas that have fascinated psychologists is that of obedience – why does someone obey another? In the period following World War 2‚ the subject became a popular one for researchers fascinated by the amount of obedience shown by the German soldiers in Nazi Germany when faced with orders that resulted in the torture and deaths of millions of Jews. Stanley Milgram‚ a Jew himself‚ decided that the only way to prevent any further

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