Goldman Services Hired a New Clerk to Keep Custody of and Maintain

question 151

Multiple Choice

Goldman Services hired a new clerk to keep custody of and maintain all the equipment in the equipment yard.The clerk has not yet been adequately trained on the maintenance needs of the equipment.Which internal control procedure needs strengthening?

• A) assignment of responsibilities
• B) competent, reliable, and ethical personnel
• C) separation of duties
• D) documents

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Definitions:

Ivan Pavlov

A Russian physiologist best known for his work in classical conditioning, particularly his experiments with dogs that led to the concept of the conditioned reflex.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process in which a neutral stimulus becomes associated with an inherently meaningful stimulus and acquires the capacity to evoke a similar response.

John B. Watson

A prominent psychologist and the founder of behaviorism, emphasizing the study of observable behavior over the mind.

Generalized Expectancies

Beliefs about how often actions lead to rewards versus punishment.