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    Agency Theory A theory that explains the relationship between principals and agents in business (In this relationship‚ the principal hires an agent to do the work‚ or to perform a task the principal is unable or unwilling to do.  For example‚ in corporations‚ the principals are the shareholders of a company‚ delegating to the agent i.e. the management of the company‚ to perform tasks on their behalf.) Agency theory is concerned with resolving problems that can exist in agency relationships;

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    Situation Specific Theory

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    Running head: SITUATION SPECIFIC THEORY Situation Specific Theory Janiece Fontes Maryville University Situation Specific Theory Theory of Evolution Situation specific theories provide nursing practice that is specific to a certain nursing phenomenon. It limits the consideration of patients and their dynamic historic and sociocultural context (Im & Meleis‚ 1999). Veteran’s Healthcare Services (VA) was developed specifically for the purpose

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    1. Why has the conflict theory not had any serious policy implications on the issue of criminology? How can the conflict theory be used to develop policies for structural transformation while still acknowledging the existing views on criminology? From Turk’s perspective‚ the reason why the conflict theory has not had serious policy implications on the issue of criminology is because of the traditional view of crime as the problem and the assumption by radicals that criminalization is the problem

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    Positive Accounting Theory • Sometimes abbreviated as PAT • Explains and predicts accounting practice • Does not seek to prescribe particular actions • Grounded in economic theory • Focuses on the relationships between various individuals involved in providing resources to an organisation (agency relationship) • Owners and managers • Managers and debt providers Positive Accounting Theory • Assumptions of PAT • All individual action is driven

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    Common Themes Theory

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    Throughout the history of humanity‚ there is a theory that contemplates the developments throughout the history of humanity. This theory is the Common Themes Theory‚ and this theory states that everything revolves around having a problem‚ solution‚ and an effect. An example of how this theory works is the creation of the Medici Bank during the Early Renaissance. The Medici Bank was created because of a problem that occurred‚ so the Medici Bank was the solution‚ and in the end there were many positive

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    Intelligent Design Theory

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    Content‚ Testability‚ and the Vacuity of Intelligent Design Theory‚” argues that Intelligent Design Theory (IDT) does not have content due its lack of support and failure to promote further scientific inquiry. I will argue in this paper that his conclusion is false‚ and that IDT does promote further scientific inquiry and receives support from other theories . 2. Nichols’s Argument Formalized 1. If IDT does not have confirmation from other theories‚ and does not give rise to new principles or propositions

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    Personal Theory Paper Evie Kuhn Liberty University Abstract This paper is the development of my personal theory on Christian Counseling. I use many scriptural references to support my beliefs and stress the importance of gaining wisdom and knowledge from the bible. It incorporates all of the presentations‚ readings‚ and critiques I did at Liberty University’s Theology and Spirituality in counseling course. I talk about how I integrate Psychology‚ Theology‚ and Spirituality into my Christian

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    How Are Theories Formed?

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    What is a Theory? We often hear someone say “That’s just a theory” or on the contrary - “In theory and in practice‚ it always works.” This term may indeed hold in itself a somewhat ambiguous undertone‚ and lead to confusion and misuse. Let’s look at the origin of the word; according to an etymology dictionary‚ theory derives from the Greek “theoréo” which means ‘to look at’‚ ‘to observe’. The definition tells us that one must firstly observe a phenomenon so that a theory about a certain aspect

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    ACCOUNTING THEORY AND PRACTICE TUTORIAL 1 - Semester 2 2014 Deegan Topic 1: Introduction to financial accounting theory QUESTION 1 - Question 1.8: What is the difference between developing a theory by induction and developing a theory by deduction? As explained in this chapter‚ theory that is developed through induction is developed as a result of undertaking a series of observations of particular events‚ and on the basis of these observations‚ a theory is developed. Early theories of accounting

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    How to Evaluate a Theory

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    EVALUATE A THEORY The purpose of a good theory is to provide a conceptual framework for viewing and understanding phenomena.  From this perspective a theory is either useful or not useful.  A theory helps guide and focus attention‚ identify and define important variables‚ and postulate the relationships among them.  A good theory is not just another ’good idea‚’ but it is based on empirical data that makes it an adequate map of the territory for the current time.  Furthermore‚ a good theory is never

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