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    One of the theories used to explain why firms engage in M&A is the synergy theory. Synergy theory or hypothesis asserts that the sum value of both individual firms before an M&A is lower than that of the combined firm (Seth, 1990). This increase in value is due to the effect of the synergy potentials which could only be realized by combining operational and financial resources of both firms. These synergies present the extra value created by merger. Thus, creating value for shareholders that at least

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    we grow in the field of psychology the quality and style of our writing and thinking will change to a more theoretical approach. At the masters level we are known as practitioner-scholars. Our primary focus will be to elaborate on theory and application of those theories. It is at his level we must become aware of ourselves and writing skills. APA will be conducive for report writing. Writing produced by practitioner-scholars will entail the following guidelines. "*Acquire information: Identify

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    Labeling theory focuses on the formal and informal application of stigmatization of deviant labels or social “tags” by society on some of its members. The process of labeling involves an engagement of “Social groups [that] create deviance by making the rules whose infraction constitutes deviance, and by applying those rules to particular people and labeling them as outsiders. From this point of view deviance is not a quality of the act the person commits, but rather a consequence of the application

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    A theory is a system for explaining how the world is the way it is (Donohue & Perry, 2014). There are different types of theories such as social science theory about how human beings operate; economic theory explains how wealth is acquired and distributed, and psychological theory explaining why people behave the way they do (Donohue & Perry, 2014). My first theory is racial profiling could be a product of rational response to criminal behavior which causes lie-bias behavior in many police officers

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    even why something is. In the case of criminology the main question being asked is “why does crime occur?”, but some theories also attempt to answer another equally interesting question “if being a criminal is the easy choice, why are so many people law abiding?” in order to understand criminal behavior. In order for a hypothesis to be moved forward into the category of a theory it must first be tested, and those tests must be able to be reconfirmed. In the case of criminology most of this testing

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    opportunity to bridge the gap between leadership theories and practice. This paper provides an analysis of a case study on Lt Gen Tunner titled “When you get a job to do, do it” by Major Davis S. Hanson. Leading off will be a discussion of the elements of leadership theory by Lt Gen Tunner in his career. In this case the focus will be on Scientific Management Theory. The second objective will be to explain the use of Social Systems Theories and Systems Design as Gen Tunner led his teams.

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    However, perception is imposed upon scientific thinkers by their “paradigm” and theoretical commitments. Developmental ideas are consequently the result of theory and technology ladenness of observations. Theories and technology have a corporate communication, where technological development can generate new organizational theories and previous theories can inspire new technologies or practices. This is evident in the medical writings of the Hippocratics, Methodists, Erasistratus, and Aristotle. Although

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    Philosophy Ego Theory and Bundle Theory Derek Parfit's views on personal identity and the Ego and Bundle Theory are all summarized in his article “Divided Minds and the Nature of Persons”. In his article, Parfit explains the distinction between Ego theory and Bundle theory and provides several arguments against Ego Theory. Although it proves to be very difficult to believe the Bundle Theory, Parfit’s critique is convincing and well thought out. In order to defend the Bundle Theory of personal identity

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    The two theories I chose are The Social Disorganization Theory and The Strain Theory. Social Disorganization theory was created by Clifford R. Shaw and Henry D. McKay. They wanted to know why certain areas in certain communities were continuously high in crime year after year. They found that the change or high turnover disrupted the community and caused the communities to be unstable. Social Disorganization Theory has two main sections, the three causes of neighborhood deterioration and the zones

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    Critical Accounting Theory According to Oluwadare and Samy (2015) from the Canadian Social Science, Critical Accounting Theory is about understanding accounting in the context of its broad socio-politics, evaluating the accounting policies and practices that exist, and offering means of working towards more enabling accountings. It generally puts a focus on accounting’s role to keep those in control of particular resources in their positions while those without any capital to have their voices undermined

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