Information Manipulation and Its Impact Across All Industries

Information Manipulation and Its Impact Across All Industries

Author: Ebrahimi, Maryam

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2021-11-19

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 1799882373

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Both misinformation and disinformation lead to lasting misperceptions that can pose dangers to the public. While information manipulation has always existed, modern technology allows for misinformation to spread further and quicker than ever before. Especially during times in which misinformation has a greater potential reach and a more captivated audience, it is important to recognize its impact on society. Information Manipulation and Its Impact Across All Industries focuses on information manipulation in different areas including finance and economy, health, society, and more. It considers the effects of misinformation and disinformation on organizations, human resources, citizens, and governments. Additionally, it describes detection models and approaches of misinformation and disinformation as well as anti-misinformation actions, policies, and laws. Covering topics such as cybersecurity, online health misinformation, and social capital, this book is a dynamic resource for managers, engineers, researchers, lecturers, advanced students, professors, academicians, and professional institutions.


Contemporary Issues in Audit Management and Forensic Accounting

Contemporary Issues in Audit Management and Forensic Accounting

Author: Simon Grima

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2020-02-10

Total Pages: 487

ISBN-13: 183867635X

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In the 18 chapters in this volume of Contemporary Studies in Economic and Financial Analysis, expert contributors gather together to examine the extent and characteristics of forensic accounting, a field which has been practiced for many years, but is still not internationally regulated yet.


Music and Manipulation

Music and Manipulation

Author: Steven Brown

Publisher: Berghahn Books

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 398

ISBN-13: 1845450981

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Since the beginning of human civilization, music has been used as a device to control social behavior, where it has operated as much to promote solidarity within groups as hostility between competing groups. Music is an emotive manipulator that influences attitude, motivation and behavior at many levels and in many contexts. This volume is the first to address the social ramifications of music’s behaviorally manipulative effects, its morally questionable uses and control mechanisms, and its economic and artistic regulation through commercialization, thus highlighting not only music’s diverse uses at the social level but also the ever-fragile relationship between aesthetics and morality.


Thinking Strategically in Turbulent Times: An Inside View of Strategy Making

Thinking Strategically in Turbulent Times: An Inside View of Strategy Making

Author: Alan M. Glassman

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-12-18

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 1317453689

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An emergent approach to organizational strategy making assumptions that few organizations actually realize the goal of deliberative, top-down strategic planning, and that effective strategy making occurs on a continual basis and is a shared activity of the entire organization. This innovative book provides the first in-depth look at how real organizations are formulating and implementing strategic change under this new paradigm. The authors have dug deep into three large and varied organizations (Hewlett-Packard, the California State University system, and the County of Los Angeles) and identified each one's efforts to develop a new strategic planning process better-suited to match the current pace of change and environmental unpredictability. The book is filled with vignettes, quotes, and real-world examples that illustrate the trend toward faster, more adaptive strategic planning processes. It is relevant for a wide range of business, governmental, and non-profit settings, and should be required reading in any course on strategic planning.


Financial Shenanigans

Financial Shenanigans

Author: Howard M. Schilit

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2002-03-22

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 0071423397

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Techniques to uncover and avoid accounting frauds and scams Inflated profits . . . Suspicious write-offs . . . Shifted expenses . . . These and other dubious financial maneuvers have taken on a contemporary twist as companies pull out the stops in seeking to satisfy Wall Street. Financial Shenanigans pulls back the curtain on the current climate of accounting fraud. It presents tools that anyone who is potentially affected by misleading business valuations­­from investors and lenders to managers and auditors­­can use to research and read financial reports, and to identify early warning signs of a company's problems. A bestseller in its first edition, Financial Shenanigans has been thoroughly updated for today's marketplace. New chapters, data, and research reveal contemporary "shenanigans" that have been known to fool even veteran researchers.


Global Trends 2040

Global Trends 2040

Author: National Intelligence Council

Publisher: Cosimo Reports

Published: 2021-03

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 9781646794973

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"The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic marks the most significant, singular global disruption since World War II, with health, economic, political, and security implications that will ripple for years to come." -Global Trends 2040 (2021) Global Trends 2040-A More Contested World (2021), released by the US National Intelligence Council, is the latest report in its series of reports starting in 1997 about megatrends and the world's future. This report, strongly influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, paints a bleak picture of the future and describes a contested, fragmented and turbulent world. It specifically discusses the four main trends that will shape tomorrow's world: - Demographics-by 2040, 1.4 billion people will be added mostly in Africa and South Asia. - Economics-increased government debt and concentrated economic power will escalate problems for the poor and middleclass. - Climate-a hotter world will increase water, food, and health insecurity. - Technology-the emergence of new technologies could both solve and cause problems for human life. Students of trends, policymakers, entrepreneurs, academics, journalists and anyone eager for a glimpse into the next decades, will find this report, with colored graphs, essential reading.


The Manipulation Defense

The Manipulation Defense

Author: John D. Kody

Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC

Published: 2023-10-28

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13:

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Embark on a transformative journey with "The Manipulation Defense: Strategies to Arm and Defend Yourself Against People Who Try to Manipulate You," your ultimate guide to recognizing, resisting, and reclaiming control from manipulative influences in every corner of your life. Delve into the nuanced dynamics of intimate relationships, uncovering the covert tactics used to erode your autonomy and learning the art of resilience against these subtle invasions. Navigate the treacherous waters of social and digital media, where manipulation often hides behind a veneer of connection, equipping yourself with critical discernment skills to separate genuine interactions from deceptive facades. Dissect the insidious influence of advertising, exploring how manipulators skillfully play on your emotions and desires to shape your decisions and opinions. Penetrate the smoke and mirrors of political manipulation, gaining the insight needed to see through strategic narratives and resist the sway of hidden persuaders. Yet, this book doesn't stop at exposure. It delves into the harrowing transformation of manipulation into emotional abuse, providing a lifeline of understanding, expert analysis, and real-life stories of resilience and empowerment. It guides you through a journey of healing and recovery, helping you to rebuild trust, establish firm boundaries, and cultivate a robust support network to shield against future manipulation. But introspection is key. Reflect on your own behaviors and tendencies, ensuring you not only shield yourself from manipulation but also remain vigilant against unconsciously adopting manipulative habits. This book is your beacon, illuminating the path through the murky waters of manipulation and leading you towards authentic connections and a life of integrity. "The Manipulation Defense" is not just a book; it's an empowering toolkit, brimming with knowledge, strategies, and unwavering support, ensuring you can navigate life's challenges with confidence and build relationships grounded in equality and respect. Reclaim your life from unseen influences and stand strong, empowered, and true.