Samson Instruments Is a Rapidly Growing Manufacturer of Medical Devices

question 70

Essay

Samson Instruments is a rapidly growing manufacturer of medical devices. As a result of its growth, the company's management recently modified several of its procedures and practices to improve internal control. Some employees are upset with the changes. They have complained that all these changes just show that the company no longer trusts them.
Required:
"Internal controls exist because most people can't be trusted." Is this true? Explain.

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Definitions:

Creativity

The ability to produce original and unusual ideas, or to make something new and imaginative.

Organization

A structured group of people who come together to meet a common goal, such as a business or charity.

Stages of Creativity

A conceptual framework outlining the process of creative thinking, typically including preparation, incubation, illumination, and verification phases.

Lateral Thinking

A problem-solving approach that encourages looking at problems from new and diverse perspectives, rather than following conventional step-by-step logic.