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Employee Theft (Scenario)
Barbara is the product manager of an energy company which operates in the Americas. She is concerned about the increased employee theft observed in the factory. A study has shown that $30,000 worth of merchandise was accounted to employee theft in the year 2010.
-Barbara consults a criminologist to identify the reasons for employee thefts. Which of the following is the most likely interpretation that the criminologist would present?
A) People have financial-based pressures which motivate them to steal.
B) People steal because the opportunity presents itself through lax controls.
C) Favorable circumstances tempt people to commit crimes.
D) People steal because they can rationalize whatever they're doing.
E) People steal to impress their buddies.

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The most common reason for employee theft is financial pressure, such as debt or a desire to maintain a certain lifestyle. This is why the criminologist would most likely present this as the interpretation.

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