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    The first of the two theories was put forward by Byrne and Clore in 1970. They named this theory about the formation of relationships the Reward/Need Satisfaction Theory. Their theory suggests that we are attracted to people we find satisfying to be with. This can be demonstrated by asking people why they are attracted to their partner‚ the usual answers are: caring‚ supportive‚ affectionate or just good fun. We‚ as humans‚ are motivated to seek stimuli that are rewarding to us. We are equally

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    Springer Series in Operations Research Editors: Peter W. Glynn Stephen M. Robinson Michael L. Pinedo Planning and Scheduling in Manufacturing and Services Includes CD-ROM Michael L. Pinedo Department of Operations Management Stern School of Business New York University 40 West 4th Street‚ Suite 700 New York‚ NY 10012-1118 USA mpinedo@stern.nyu.edu Series Editors: Peter W. Glynn Department of Management Science and Engineering Terman Engineering Center Stanford University

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    facility technique (ITF) involves auditors establishing a mini company or dummy company on the live files processed by an application system. For example‚ in a payroll system‚ auditors might establish a master-file record for a fictitious employee. Auditors then submit test data to the application system as part of the normal transaction data entered into the system. They monitor the effects of their test data on the dummy entity they have established. Two major design decisions must be made when

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    system is defined as “a connected set of things or parts forming a complex whole” (Webster). This definition has application to many things‚ even families. A family is considered a system because families are made up of interconnected components (people)‚ they exhibit similar behaviors‚ they have regular interactions which may be positive or negative‚ and they are interdependent on one another whether realized or not. The basic premise behind Dr. Bowen’s Family Systems Theory is that the family is

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    Describe two examples of homeostatic systems in humans The phrase homeostasis originates from the Greek language. “Homeo” defined as “similar” and “stasis” meaning “stable”. Homeostasis is vital for us humans as it maintains equilibrium in the body‚ which may be caused due to extrinsic changes. Homeostasis happens to sustain the bodies activity‚ health and functioning. Homeostasis can occur to organs like skin‚ kidney or liver and it usually contains a system of feedback controls. The body has various

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    Describe the physiology of the cardiovascular system in relation to energy. A.T.P is stored‚ chemical energy in the cell‚ without A.T.P we would die. To make A.T.P we need glucose oxygen. Carbon dioxide and heat are the waste products. The main function of the cardiovascular system in relation to energy is to transport the oxygen and glucose to the cells‚ and to transport the waste products such as carbon dioxide and urea (waste product from protein digestion) away from the cells and to the lungs

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    Following are the characteristics of communications: • It is unavoidable – It is impossible not to communicate‚ since we communicate unintentionally all the time‚ even without the use of words. Our body language‚ the way we dress‚ the importance we give to arriving on time‚ our behavior and the physical environment in which we work‚ all convey certain messages to others. • It is a two-way exchange of information – Communication is sharing of information between two or more persons‚ with

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    A. Identify and briefly explain three functions of religion (9 marks) Marxism believes it acts as the ‘opium for the exploited working class people’. Religion would cushion the pain of oppression and exploitation in unequal societies such as in a capitalist society. It legitimized and maintained the power of the ruling class – helps to maintain the status quo by preventing the less powerful from changing things. Feminists see religion as a conservative force because it acts as an ideology that legitimates

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    Systems Theory/Continuous Improvement Theory in Education Today Sherry Englert Grand Canyon University EDA 815 April 27‚ 2011 Introduction In today’s mandated high-stakes testing accountability requirements in education‚ the response from today’s educational leaders vary depending on the geographical location and the size of the district in question. The 2014 deadline for meeting Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) at 100% for all students

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    Describe and evaluate any two theories in developmental psychology. By Aimee Kaur This paper will focus on two theories in moral development within developmental Psychology. There are three components to our morality; these are emotional‚ cognitive and behavioural. Shaffer (1993) described morals as a “set of principles or ideals that help the individual to distinguish right from wrong and to act on this decision” In his book ’The Moral Judgement of the Child’ (1932)‚ Piaget states that ’all

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