Having the Authority and Responsibility to Report to the Vice

question 37

True/False

Having the authority and responsibility to report to the vice president for finance or the treasurer enhances an internal auditor's independence.

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Definitions:

Primacy Effect

The inclination to recall facts at the start of a list more effectively than the details that come afterward.

Prisoner's Dilemma

A scenario in game theory where two individuals acting in their own self-interest do not produce the optimal outcome for either party.

Cooperation

The process of groups or individuals working together towards a common goal or benefit.

Competition

The activity or condition of striving against others for the purpose of achieving a goal, victory, or superiority in a field.