An Effective Internal Control Requires Organisational Independence of Departments

question 63

Multiple Choice

An effective internal control requires organisational independence of departments. Organisational independence would be impaired in which of the following situations?

• A) The internal auditors report to the audit committee of the board of directors.
• B) The financial controller reports to the marketing director.
• C) The payroll accounting department reports to the chief accountant.
• D) The cashier reports to the treasurer.

Distinguish between the effects of real and placebo interventions in experimental designs.

Grasp the concept of random assignment and its importance in experimental research.

Understand the impact of experimenter and subject biases on research outcomes.

Identify the applications and limitations of correlational and experimental research designs.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that uses rewards and punishments to influence behavior.

Neutral Stimulus

A stimulus that initially does not elicit a strong reaction until it is associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Classically Conditioned Response

A learned response elicited by a previously neutral stimulus after it has been repeatedly associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Work Setting

The physical and social context or environment where an individual performs their job or professional activities.