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ACFE CFE-Fraud-Prevention-and-Deterrence Exam - Topic 1 Question 114 Discussion

[Fraud Risk Management]According to criminologist Charles McCaghy, which of the following is the most compelling factor behind deviance by organizations?
C) Profit pressure
A) Executive failures
B) Excessive regulatory requirements
D) Unethical corporate culture

ACFE CFE-Fraud-Prevention-and-Deterrence Exam - Topic 1 Question 114 Discussion

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According to criminologist Charles McCaghy, which of the following is the most compelling factor behind deviance by organizations?

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Antonette
2 months ago
True, but excessive regulatory requirements (B) can push companies to cut corners.
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Derick
3 months ago
A) Executive failures can lead to poor decisions too. It's all connected.
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Dominque
3 months ago
I agree, but D) Unethical corporate culture is also a big factor.
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Melissa
3 months ago
I think it's C) Profit pressure. It drives a lot of unethical behavior.
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Jules
4 months ago
Excessive regulations can actually help prevent fraud, right?
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Elise
4 months ago
Not sure if I buy that, what about A) Executive failures?
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Selma
4 months ago
Wait, isn't D) Unethical corporate culture just as important?
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Willis
4 months ago
Totally agree, profit pressure drives a lot of bad decisions.
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Lashon
4 months ago
I think it's definitely C) Profit pressure.
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Kirk
4 months ago
Unethical corporate culture, huh? I guess that's what happens when the inmates are running the asylum.
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Tayna
5 months ago
Profit pressure, you say? I thought it was just the pursuit of the almighty dollar. Same difference, really.
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Melynda
5 months ago
B) Excessive regulatory requirements are the problem. Too much red tape stifles innovation.
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Deandrea
5 months ago
A) Executive failures are to blame. Those at the top need to set the right example.
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Oren
5 months ago
D) Unethical corporate culture is the real culprit. Greed and corruption run rampant in today's business world.
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Shakira
5 months ago
Excessive regulatory requirements seemed to come up a lot in our studies, but I wonder if they really drive deviance as much as profit pressure does.
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Reita
5 months ago
I recall a practice question that mentioned executive failures as a significant factor, but I can't remember if it was the most compelling one.
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Judy
6 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like we talked about corporate culture being a huge influence on behavior. Maybe D is the right answer?
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Mabelle
6 months ago
C) Profit pressure is the most compelling factor. Gotta make that money, no matter what!
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Ty
6 months ago
I think I remember discussing how profit pressure can lead to unethical decisions in organizations, so I might lean towards option C.
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Shannon
7 months ago
C) Profit pressure is my best guess. That's the factor that stands out the most to me from the options given. But I could see arguments for some of the other choices as well.
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Mi
7 months ago
I'm leaning towards D) Unethical corporate culture. If the culture encourages shady practices, that seems like it would be a major driver of deviance, even more so than just profit pressure alone.
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Willard
7 months ago
Ugh, this is a tough one. I feel like I need to review my notes on this topic again before deciding. There are a lot of potential factors at play.
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Honey
7 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. I'd have to think more about the different factors and how they might contribute to deviance. Profit pressure does seem like a big one, but the corporate culture could also be really influential.
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Kiley
7 months ago
I think the answer is C) Profit pressure. That seems like the most compelling factor based on what I've learned about organizational deviance.
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Carla
2 months ago
It's a tough balance, but profit seems to win out most times.
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Stevie
2 months ago
True, but profit pressure often overrides ethical considerations.
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Felix
2 months ago
I agree, profit pressure really drives companies to cut corners.
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Gracia
6 months ago
Definitely, the need to maximize profits can lead to unethical decisions.
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Crissy
6 months ago
But what about the corporate culture? That plays a big role too.
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