Scott Stevens Is Managing Director for Northeastern Mutual Company, a Financial

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Scott Stevens is managing director for Northeastern Mutual Company, a financial services firm specializing in retirement programs, college savings programs, and life insurance services. Scott firmly believes that dress and grooming are important elements in creating a positive first impression and provides training to his account managers regarding the dress code and grooming policy. Northeastern does not allow any facial hair for men and stresses that women should pull their hair back away from their face. Research has shown that people view men with facial hair as dishonest and believe that they might be hiding something. Facial hair is also associated with criminal activity as a higher proportion of men who are arrested for violent actions have facial hair. In addition, a woman who wears their hair in a style that covers their face also has been shown to be perceived as dishonest. Scott reminds his employees to wear white shirts because the "good guys" always wear white. The Northeastern Mutual Company dress and grooming policies are an example of the importance of ______ in influencing ethical decision-making.

• A) corporate culture
• B) opportunity
• C) appearance
• D) personal values

Comprehend the range and specificity of diagnostic codes for schizophrenia.

Understand the classification and coding of mental health disorders.

Identify the different types of bipolar disorder.

Recognize signs and symptoms of schizophrenia.

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Definitions:

Staffing Table

A list of anticipated employment openings for each type of job.

Tax

A financial charge or other levy imposed upon a taxpayer (an individual or legal entity) by a governmental organization in order to fund various public expenditures.

Payroll

Payroll is the process involved in calculating and distributing wages, salaries, and tax withholdings for employees within an organization.

Organization Factors

Various elements within an organization that affect its operation, such as its structure, culture, and internal processes.