An economic system is the system of producing and distributing of goods and services and allocating resources in a society. It includes the combination of the various institutions‚ agencies‚ entities (or even sectors as described by some authors) and consumers that comprise the economic structure of a given community. A related concept is the mode of production. The study of economic systems includes how these various agencies and institutions are linked to one another‚ how information flows between
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Affirmative action is a policy that gives special considerations to groups that suffered from discrimination in the past. It was designed to balance the effect slavery and Jim Crow had on the African-American and other minority groups. Since its creation‚ the program has benefitted many members of the minority. However‚ the issue of whether affirmative action should be allowed or not allowed in the universities is a controversial one. While some argue that affirmative action should be allowed in
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Information This report details the rise and collapse of WorldCom Group: this telecommunication giant employed 60‚000 individuals and had over $104 billion in assets. However‚ most numbers were deliberately misstated in order to maximize income and survive in the global stock market. WorldCom dates back to 1983 when in split up from AT&T to create a separate entity in order to take over the Southern states telecommunication markets. WorldCom focused on providing Long Distance Discount Services (LDDS)
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accounting entries in WorldCom’s accounting records diminish Myers’ responsibility for his improper conduct? A1. I think Myers’ conduct towards in his professions should not be affected by anyone‚ even though making false accounting entries was Mr. Sullivan’s behest. Despite other factors‚ as a financial controller‚ integrity should plays as one of the most vital roles under any circumstance when making decisions. In this case‚ I think the real motivation that Myers agreed to improperly reclassify
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Different Types of Computer Systems This is a presentation describing the purposes of PCs‚ laptops‚ netbooks‚ PDAs‚ tablets & servers. PCs General purpose computer This computer is designed to perform and is capable of performing in a reasonably efficient manner‚ the functions required by both scientific and business applications. Note: A general purpose computer is often understood to be a large system‚ capable of supporting remote terminal operations‚ but it may also be a smaller computer
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Lesson 1: What is Research? Before learning how to determine your research needs‚ let’s first define exactly what research is. Research is the investigation of a particular topic using a variety of reliable‚ scholarly resources. The three major goals of research are establishing facts‚ analyzing information‚ and reaching new conclusions. The three main acts of doing research are searching for‚ reviewing‚ and evaluating information. Learning what research is not may help you fully grasp the concept
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Digestive System: Shade the of the correct answer. 1. What is the digestive system? The body’s breathing system The body’s system of nerves The body’s food-processing system The body’s blood-transporting system 2. Digestion begins in the mouth. Which of the following statement is INCORRECT? The tongue aids in the digestion of the food. The saliva changes some of the starches in the food to sugar. The tongue keeps the food in place in the mouth while the food is being chewed
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2000‚ and the possibility of systems failing because of computer systems not able to handle the transition out of the 20th century. Transitioning into the 21st century‚ it was not computer systems that workers needed to worry about but rather the management of the company‚ and the tactics and behaviors that would ultimately lead to the downfall and closure of the company. One of the most famous was Enron‚ but another well known failure was that of WorldCom. WorldCom was a big player in the telecommunications
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capitalization of operating expenses • management promoted culture fixed on the numbers • board of directors’ failure to scrutinize billion-dollar acquisitions • excessive loans to executives in order protect stock prices Financial Overview of WorldCom (in Billions) Financial Highlights 1994 1999 2001 2004 Revenues $2.2 $37.1 $35.2 $20.7 Total Assets $3.4 $91.1 $103.9 $17.1 Employees $7.5 $97.6 $87.8 $40.4 Market Cap. $3.3 $150.5 $42.8 $6.4 Debt $0.8 $13.1 $30.0 $5.9 Total Capitalization
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What Type of Parent Will I Be? Abstract Parent can be one of the most difficult jobs any couple or individual can have. There are no black and white manuals for parenting‚ only suggestive techniques‚ which are all subjective to your own understanding and abilities. Through research of different journal articles online (Internet) ‚ readings (non-interent) and different experiences I have encountered I will discuss what type of parent I think I will be. This will include Dr. Diana Baumrind’s style
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