Mike Is a Freshman Considering a Major in Accounting

question 19

Multiple Choice

Mike is a freshman considering a major in accounting. His uncle is an accountant, and Mike was drawn to the field because he has an aptitude for numbers. However, when he met with his accounting advisor, Mike was surprised to learn that getting an accounting degree meant taking a lot of seemingly unrelated courses; in fact, only about 25% of his coursework would be in the Accounting Department. Mike's advisor explained that the process of becoming a professional accountant involves many skills other than technical and quantitative; she also talked with Mike about Bell, Houle and McDonald's ideas.
-Mike must also take courses in management, finance and information systems. Houle included that concept in which part of his process of becoming a professional?

• A) Conceptual.
• B) Performance.
• C) Collective identity.
• D) Ethics.

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Definitions:

Manual Manufacturing

The production of goods by hand or using basic tools rather than through automated processes.

Feminism

A movement and ideology seeking to establish and achieve equal rights, status, and opportunities for women, challenging gender-based discrimination.

Microstructures

The fine or microscopic details and elements of a material or system, affecting its properties and behavior.

Extrinsic Motivation

Motivation stemming from outside incentives, including financial gains, recognition, academic scores, and commendation.