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Honors College Theses

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2005

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The Development Of Double Entry Bookkeeping And Its Relevance In Today's Business Environment, Regina Libina Aug 2005

The Development Of Double Entry Bookkeeping And Its Relevance In Today's Business Environment, Regina Libina

Honors College Theses

Many civilizations developed accounting theories based on the specific needs in their societies. One of those developments was the double entry bookkeeping system. Some of the factors that contributed to the creation of double entry bookkeeping were techniques in math, the invention of coins and money as a medium of exchange, the introduction of paper, the development of a banking system, and various economic conditions that required a system of proper recording. This thesis will analyze the double entry bookkeeping system and its benefits. It will also discuss the differences between the complex capitalistic structure we operate in today with …


Positive Thinking: Toward A Conceptual Model And Organizational Implications, Erin Kirkegaard-Weston Aug 2005

Positive Thinking: Toward A Conceptual Model And Organizational Implications, Erin Kirkegaard-Weston

Honors College Theses

Many implications of positive thinking are intertwined with definitions of optimism. A model has been composed that attempts to outline the whole of positive thinking; related concepts (optimism, perception, and self-esteem), antecedents (motivation and goal settings), outcomes (life satisfaction, health, performance), and implications and applications (the media, children and leadership).