Willow, Inc. has a complex organizational structure with many specialized departments. The structure of Willow, Inc. increases the likelihood that fraud will go undetected within the organization.
Suggested Answer: B
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23 comments · newest first
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Mammie
18 days ago
True. Complexity often leads to gaps in monitoring.
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Beckie
24 days ago
I lean towards false. Specialized roles can catch issues too.
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Glory
29 days ago
But with so many layers, it’s easy to hide things. True makes sense.
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Leota
1 month ago
I’m not so sure. Could be false. Checks can be in place.
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Leoma
1 month ago
I agree, true. Oversight gets complicated.
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Darell
1 month ago
I think it's true. More departments mean more chances for fraud.
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Edmond
2 months ago
True, but it depends on the management too.
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Brandon
2 months ago
I’m leaning towards false. Some structures can be effective.
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Carolynn
2 months ago
Exactly, accountability gets lost in complexity.
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Phillip
2 months ago
I feel like it’s a setup for fraud.
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Dana
2 months ago
Still, complex structures often lead to oversight.
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Donette
3 months ago
But what if there are checks in place?
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Julieta
3 months ago
I agree, too many layers can hide issues.
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Virgie
3 months ago
I think it's true. More departments mean more chances for fraud.
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Theola
3 months ago
I’m not convinced, it depends on the culture of the organization.
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Pansy
3 months ago
Interesting point, but can’t specialized teams also catch fraud?
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Gearldine
3 months ago
Really? I thought more departments meant more checks.
CY
Cyril
4 months ago
Totally agree, too many layers can hide issues.
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Shaun
4 months ago
True, more departments can mean less oversight.
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Flo
4 months ago
I have mixed feelings about this. While complexity can lead to issues, I wonder if it also depends on the internal controls in place.
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Deane
5 months ago
This reminds me of a practice question we did about organizational design and fraud risk. I think the answer is A) True.
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Richelle
6 months ago
I'm not entirely sure. I feel like some departments might have checks in place that could actually prevent fraud.
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Ozell
6 months ago
I remember studying how complex structures can create silos that might hide fraudulent activities. I think this statement is true.