modified or replaced by new standards issued by the FASB. Source Hierarchy Source hierarchy is a standard created by the FASB to allow users alternative resources in regard to their specific needs for accounting methods. The hierarchy categorizes sources from most authoritative to least authoritative. The hierarchy sources are formed by other professional organizations that use due process similar to the FASB. The remaining hierarchy sources in order of authority include the FASB Technical Bulletins
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accounting principles, (GAAP) with a highlight on why hierarchy is important, describe effective accounting information using the qualities of accounting information, describe how an accrual based accounting system is different from a cash basis of accounting, and describe types of business structures and the defining features of each structure. Sources of GAAP An essential accounting concept business managers should understand is the hierarchy of the GAAP. GAAP are common accounting procedures
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negative influence. A leader is that person that others listen to, respect, and follow. Daniel Goleman and Mitch McCrimmon both have views on what makes a leader. Goleman (1998) discusses how a great leader has emotional intelligence, which is the control over one’s emotions; while McCrimmon (2005) focuses more on thought leadership, which is based on innovation. Both articles provide an in-depth insight into the world of leadership. Emotional Intelligence of Leaders Daniel Goleman’s article, “The
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Authority ❑ Those in authority possess charisma ❑ No fixed hierarchy of officials ❑ No legal rules governing organization ❑ Short-lived: dependent upon personality of leader. Examples: Jesus’s disciples Religious cults ❑ After leader’s death the movement must become ‘routinized’ or collapse traditional or bureaucratic control/authority. • Traditional Authority Two forms a)
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organizational design that meets the need of the organization. Every choice has a response or an action that follows and choices that effect organizational design are no different. When choosing an organizational design, managers “must decide how to control and coordinate the activities that are required for the organization to create value” (Jones , 2004, pg 95). One of the key importances of an organizational design is establishing and controlling the division of labor by allocating people
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concepts and business structures is GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles). There is a hierarchy that accountants use when exploring “substantial authoritative support” (Kieso, Weygandt, & Warfield, 2007, Chapter 1, Financial Accounting and Accounting Standards) in their accounting practices. This hierarchy provides the framework needed to prepare company financial statements. This hierarchy is very important because it is the company’s responsibility to select the accounting principles
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relationship is completely different. They operate under a more stringent hierarchical structure. In the United States, a manager will ask their employee, “what career path do you want to follow, and what are your career goals”? As American’s we take control of
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Case 03: Creative Deviance: Apple Org Chart ! One of the major functions of an organization hierarchy is to increase standardization and control for top managers. Using the chain command, managers can direct the activities of subordinates toward a common purpose. If the right person with a creative vision is in charge of a hierarchy, the results can be phenomenal. Until Steve Jobs’ regrettable passing in October 2011, Apple had used a strongly top-down creative process in which most major
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efficient way of the production process, labours who play a central role in production line are affected by the changes of process through the new technology or manager controls (i.e. bureaucratization). Braverman, through his prominent theory argued that the advent of technological development and division of labour has removed workers control over their work, by enabling their overall skill being degraded to one or a few specialized task in order to suit with the machines. In historical order, the
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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory Assumes that some needs are more important than others and must be satisfied before the other needs can serve as motivators Identifies five levels of individual needs • Physiology (hunger, thirst, sleep, etc.) • Safety/Security/Shelter/Health • Belongingness/Love/Friendship • Self-esteem/Recognition/Achievement • Self actualization Maslow's hierarchy of needs is often portrayed in the shape of a pyramid, with the largest and most
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