Josiah Is a Human Resources Manager of a Large Software

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Essay

Josiah is a human resources manager of a large software company.He is considering asking for a leave of absence to pursue an MBA degree.Josiah will pay for his MBA tuition of $45,000 a year without any employer assistance.Josiah will incur a large debt if he pursues an MBA.Upon completing his MBA,he would want to consider various job opportunities.Discuss the tax issues affecting Josiah's decision.

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Definitions:

Negative Effects

Adverse or undesirable outcomes or reactions resulting from an action, condition, or event.

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, coordinating voluntary and involuntary actions.

Behavioral Myopia

Refers to the tendency in behavior analysis to focus narrowly on immediate consequences, ignoring longer-term outcomes and wider impacts.

Wanting-and-liking Theory

A theory in psychology that distinguishes between the desire for a reward (‘wanting’) and the pleasure derived from that reward (‘liking’).