10 research outputs found
A passion for respect: On understanding the role of human needs and morality
In the present paper, we stress the importance of the concept respect in a wide variety of social settings and provide a working definition of this concept by emphasizing how respect relates to the act of communicating full recognition to other people on the dimensions of belongingness and morality. Subsequently, in two separate parts, we discuss why respect is so desired and valued. The first part looks at respect as a means to fulfil important human social concerns (ârespect as a means to an endâ). The second part looks at the potential moral underpinnings of respect and thus interprets ârespect as an end in itself.â Finally, it is suggested that both reasons to value respect explain respect effects as a function of the working selfconcept that is salient (i.e., pragmatic versus idealistic self)
A passion for respect: On understanding the role of human needs and morality
In the present paper, we stress the importance of the concept respect in a wide variety of social settings and provide a working definition of this concept by emphasizing how respect relates to the act of communicating full recognition to other people on the dimensions of belongingness and morality. Subsequently, in two separate parts, we discuss why respect is so desired and valued. The first part looks at respect as a means to fulfil important human social concerns (ârespect as a means to an endâ). The second part looks at the potential moral underpinnings of respect and thus interprets ârespect as an end in itself.â Finally, it is suggested that both reasons to value respect explain respect effects as a function of the working selfconcept that is salient (i.e., pragmatic versus idealistic self)
An Investigation of Auditorsâ Judgments When Companies Release Earnings Before Audit Completion
The majority of U.S. public companies release annual earnings prior to the completion of audit fieldwork. We investigate this phenomenon in a controlled experiment with audit partners and senior managers. We find that releasing earnings before completion of the audit pressures auditors to adopt the goals of management, thereby reducing the likelihood of postâannouncement auditâadjustment recommendations. We also examine the effect of audit committee (AC) strength in improving auditorsâ judgments after annual earnings are released. When ACs are actively involved in accounting issues and proactively communicating with auditorsâcharacteristics currently lacking in most ACsâthe negative effects on auditorsâ judgments are completely mitigated. Our study provides evidence on potential unintended consequences of early release of earnings and the importance of investing in highâquality ACs to mitigate adverse effects of client pressures on audit judgment and financial reporting quality
The Effects of the September 11 Attacks on Volunteering: An Archival Analysis
Data from a national online organization that matches volunteers with service organizations places volunteers were analyzed to answer questions regarding the impact of the September 11, 2001, attacks on volunteering in the United States. Results showed that: (a) following September 11, there was a dramatic increase in the number of people who offered to volunteering, and the increase lasted for about 3 weeks; (b) the greatest increase in volunteering occurred for crisisârelated organizations, but volunteering increased significantly for all kinds of charities and service organizations; and (c) the demographic correlates of volunteering changed little in the wake of the attacks. The results are discussed in the context of psychological theories of the factors that motivate prosocial actions