Essays on Adkins

Introduction

Earnings or Net Income is the single most important figure in a company’s financial statement for the average investor. Even a small fall in the reported earnings can result in the loss of millions of dollars in stock value and subjects company managements to scrutiny by investors and financial analysts. Corporate executives are under therefore under pressure to meet market expectations resulting in “earnings management”. Earnings manipulations can range from minor adjustments within the law and the accounting standards to the outright fraud of showing non-existing profits (Carruth, 2011). The Sarbanes- Oxley (SOX) Act of 2002 was enacted ...

According to careful estimation, Millennials, today, account for the highest percentage of total population in the U.S. as well as across the world as also shown in the figure provided below.

The Millennial Generation in Numbers

Figure 1. Goldman Sachs (2016). Millenials Coming of Age. Retrieved from http://www.goldmansachs.com/our-thinking/pages/millennials/ Youth participation in total population has always been critically important and center of attention for authors, thinkers, and scholars around the globe as they endeavored to investigate the role of the young generation in different dimensions such as social, economic, environmental, religious ones. (PWC, 2016). What is applicable to organizational dynamics? Due to their growing influence, ...

Literature Review

Introduction According to careful estimation, Millennials, today, account for the highest percentage of total population in the U.S. as well as across the world as also shown in the figure provided below: (Goldmansachs, 2016) It is an admitted fact that participation of youth in total population has always been critically important and center of attention for authors, thinkers, and scholars around the globe. They endeavored to investigate the role of the young generation in different dimensions such as society, economy, environment, patterns of religious beliefs, etc (PWC, 2016). So is applicable to organizational dynamics. Due to their growing influence, ...

Response to Daryle

The state would give protection by having Mark Robertson executed in his case, who was accused of the murder of shooting an 81-year-old woman during a burglary. Robertson did not feel guilty of the crime he committed according to the interviews conducted by police officers. He tried to escape from jail in Las Vegas by setting a fire. The execution of the defendant would have an impact on protection. Although Robertson has not received a capital punishment yet, conviction shows that he will not be set free (Adkins Huff & Stageber 23). The United States may reduce the incarceration rate ...

"The Village" has very strong and interesting scenario. The ending eventually gives us clear understanding that not every human is terrible, but there are also people willing to help others, show mercy. Mr. Walker cannot be considered a selfish or evil character. He and other elders wanted to create a clear society without evil and sin. But Mr. Walker used the illusion and deception to create such pure village. That is why his idea ended with some tragic incidents. Despite his good intentions, the society cannot survive if it is isolated and blind. People cannot live if they are ...

Plato, who is a famous individual even today, came from a very good background of an Athenian Family. His family had very critical political connections. Socrates was the main person who was an influence on Plato’s life. The uncle to Plato named Charmides knew Socrates very well, and he might have been the one who introduced Plato to him (Socrates). More essentially, Socrates was always observed in action by Plato. It was very risky to spend time with Socrates because he used to offend those that had a desire to be elite members. In addition, he used to ...

Organizational Structure

Any organization that intends to succeed in achieving its goals and objectives must ensure that there is a proper organizational structure. An organizational culture is critical as it helps define acceptable behavior within an organization while establishing efficient working mechanisms. Unique Supplies (Wales) Limited has done a commendable job of making an effort to establish an organizational structure. However, it does not appear to be in congruence with its goals and objectives as evidenced by the drop in productivity and an unfriendly working environment. An organizational structure is not only an instrument meant for the internal working of the ...

Volkswagen Scandal

Dear XYZ, In response to the work assigned for preparing a report on Volkswagen emission controversy, please find enclosed the detailed internal report containing my findings and recommendations pertaining to the issue. As I found, the company is going through the tough time when it is facing actions from the regulators and other agencies for violating the emission norms of the different countries. Also, there is a big blow to credibility in the eyes of customers. Concerted efforts of all the stakeholders are required to tide over the crisis. Based on the sources I referred to, the report goes ...

Entry #1, January 21st—

I agree with a number of the statements that Adkins makes. Often science is the best way to explain things and can be applied to anything. Science’s benefits have led to advancements in technology, and developments in a variety of fields. It is true that science does not belong to one race, class, or religion. It is part of human nature to question things and to seek explanations for that we might not understand. However, I disagree with Adkins’ opinion that science is the only truth, because it is essentially only one side of the human experience. Although ...