Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of a Control

question 152

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a control environment?

• A) Management communicates the importance of internal controls to all employees
• B) Employees have a vague idea of their responsibilities; so they work in a flexible environment
• C) Employees are held accountable for their performance
• D) A system is in place to monitor controls on a regular basis

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Definitions:

Perceptual Distortion

The misinterpretation or misrepresentation of a perceived stimulus, affecting judgment or decision-making.

Ingratiation

A psychological tactic involving deliberate efforts to win someone's favor by flattery or other means of making oneself personally likable.

Perceptual Distortion

Perceptual distortion refers to inaccuracies or misinterpretations of sensory input, caused by biases, preconceptions, or psychological influences, affecting how information is perceived and processed.

Intermittent Reinforcement Schedule

A conditioning schedule in which a reward or punishment (reinforcement) is not administered every time the desired response is performed, leading to more resistant behavioral patterns.