Theorist of development: A. Cognitive (Piaget) Cognitive theories of development look at how thought processes and mental operations influence growth and change. Cognitive theory is looking at the development of a person ’s thought processes. It also looks at how these thought processes influence how we understand and interact with the world. One theorist and cognitive thinker was Jean Piaget‚ who gave an idea about how we think about child development. This is that children think differently than
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what motivates us? And process theories i.e. how we become motivated. I will begin first by explaining the process theories and then reviewing some traditional process theories of work motivation. Process Theories Process theories attempt to explain the thought processes concerning the ’why’ and ’how’ people choose one action over another and get motivated. Following are some of the process theories of work motivation Traditional Process Theories of Work Motivation. Expectancy Theory The
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Running head: IT Controls Controls for Information Technology‚ Reporting and Evaluation Controls for Information Technology‚ Reporting and Evaluation Information technology (IT) controls are particular functions performed by employees and operating systems specifically designed to ensure business objectives and goals are met. Although IT controls are different than internal controls both are vital functions of an organization that are both reported and evaluated on a regular basis. IT control
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A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CORPORATE REPORTING IN NIGERIA AND IN THE UNITED KINGDOM Abstract; This paper presents a comparative analysis of corporate reporting in Nigeria vis-à-vis UK. It describes the key factors in the business environment which influenced accounting system development as well as the regulatory frameworks. It tabulates and compares significant accounting rules and methods prescribed by both UK and Nigerian GAAPs‚ using the Financials of Dangote Cement Plc‚ a hugely market capitalized
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uniform standards will produce uniform financial reporting will cause some problems in the practical operation of accounting. As stated in the case the IASB is facing serious challenges from its home front. This essay focuses on the discussion of impacts of the adoption of IFRS‚ such as effects of fair value accounting‚ which will be analyzed and clarified. keywords: International Accounting Standard Board (IASB); International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS); Fair Value Accounting; Scientific
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Explain and illustrate Hume’s Fork Hume‚ 1711‚ was a classic empiricist. In this essay I will explain and illustrate Hume’s fork. But to begin with‚ I shall define empiricism. It is the belief that all ideas come from experience. Hume goes further and says that empiricism is indeed experience and they all come from what he calls ‘impressions’. Hume’s such ‘impressions’ are experiences‚ granted; but some of these impressions come from within ourselves as opposed to the five exterior senses. Second
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Explain the strategies for competitive advantage. The challenge for a marketing strategy is to find a way of achieving a sustainable competitive advantage over the other competing products and firms in a market. A competitive advantage is an advantage over competitors gained by offering consumers greater value‚ either by means of lower prices or by providing greater benefits and service that justifies higher prices. Porter suggested four "generic" business strategies that could be adopted in order
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Investopedia explains ’Leverage’ 1. Leverage can be created through options‚ futures‚ margin and other financial instruments. For example‚ say you have $1‚000 to invest. This amount could be invested in 10 shares of Microsoft stock‚ but to increase leverage‚ you could invest the $1‚000 in five options contracts. You would then control 500 shares instead of just 10. 2. Most companies use debt to finance operations. By doing so‚ a company increases its leverage because it can invest in business
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3. Explain the responsibilities of the assessor. An assessor has many responsibilities not only towards the learner. An assessors’ first and foremost responsibility is to build a solid foundation for a good working relationship with the learner and make them feel comfortable. The role of the assessor is to assess the learner’s knowledge and performance in a range of tasks. This includes ensuring the learner has demonstrated competence and knowledge in the assessment to the standard of criteria
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Explain The legal status and principle of the relevant early years framework‚ and how national and local guidance materials are used in setting. The first and main principle of the EYFS is to achieve the five outcomes of the ECM of staying safe‚ enjoying and achieving‚ making a contribution and achieving economic well-being. Since September 2008 England has introduced a statutory curriculum for children aged 0-5 years who are being cared for education outside of their homes. The framework
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