WCC test 1 questions with complete
solutions5
Who coined the term 'criminaloid' and what does it mean? - ANSWERS-Business man who
commits exploitive acts out of uninhabited desire for profits
When was Sutherland's presidential address and why was it important? - ANSWERS-1939, on
white collar crime
How did he define white collar crime (what are the important elements and is an
indictment/conviction a key requirement)? - ANSWERS-As respectable professionals, violating
trust (unsafe conditions of work/food), crime even if they aren't charged (rich influences the
laws)
When was his follow-up study and what were its major findings about corporations (are they
recidivists)? - ANSWERS-1949 he looked at 70 largest corporations after the war because gave
them opportunity, and found recidivism in 69 of 70 showing it was deliberate and rational
What are some of the factors causing the media to ignore, downplay or miss corporate crime?
This includes some understanding of the importance of investigative journalism as well as the
current limitations of it. - ANSWERS-The corporations can control what is said on the media by
paying them or threatening them. Monsanto changed the whole story they wanted to air
because they threatened fox with dire consequences if they aired the program. This influences
the media and how they advertise things to the pubic.
What are the differences between informants and whistleblowers? - ANSWERS-Informants are
involved in the crimes
Whistleblowers aren't involved just know about them
, Why is the False Claims Act important for understanding white collar crime? - ANSWERS-
Whistleblowers get part of recovery only when the crime is government ripped off or defrauded
What does Qui Tam mean and why is it important? - ANSWERS-The whistleblower can file suit
on behalf of gov if the government doesn't pursue claim
How widespread is white collar crime, according to the 2005 National White Collar Crime
victimization study - ANSWERS-2/3 of people in their lifetime
What are the range of the direct cost estimates of white collar crime? - ANSWERS-15 billion
street crime
250 billion to 1 trillion wcc
What are some of the items included in indirect costs? - ANSWERS-Higher cost of goods and
services, higher taxes, security
What are Physical Costs? - ANSWERS-Death (infected foods, peanuts ecoli) Years of life lost,
physical suffering
What are 'other costs'? - ANSWERS-Psychological costs - self blame, lack of trust, suicide
Can you list the three subcategories on corporate crime and violence and know the topics that
are included in each subcategory? - ANSWERS-Violence against the public (unsafe
environmental practices)
- The hooker chemical company dumping waste and years later it started leaking causing harm
to people living there
Violence against consumers (unsafe products)
- The GM motor switch causing car accidents and deaths
solutions5
Who coined the term 'criminaloid' and what does it mean? - ANSWERS-Business man who
commits exploitive acts out of uninhabited desire for profits
When was Sutherland's presidential address and why was it important? - ANSWERS-1939, on
white collar crime
How did he define white collar crime (what are the important elements and is an
indictment/conviction a key requirement)? - ANSWERS-As respectable professionals, violating
trust (unsafe conditions of work/food), crime even if they aren't charged (rich influences the
laws)
When was his follow-up study and what were its major findings about corporations (are they
recidivists)? - ANSWERS-1949 he looked at 70 largest corporations after the war because gave
them opportunity, and found recidivism in 69 of 70 showing it was deliberate and rational
What are some of the factors causing the media to ignore, downplay or miss corporate crime?
This includes some understanding of the importance of investigative journalism as well as the
current limitations of it. - ANSWERS-The corporations can control what is said on the media by
paying them or threatening them. Monsanto changed the whole story they wanted to air
because they threatened fox with dire consequences if they aired the program. This influences
the media and how they advertise things to the pubic.
What are the differences between informants and whistleblowers? - ANSWERS-Informants are
involved in the crimes
Whistleblowers aren't involved just know about them
, Why is the False Claims Act important for understanding white collar crime? - ANSWERS-
Whistleblowers get part of recovery only when the crime is government ripped off or defrauded
What does Qui Tam mean and why is it important? - ANSWERS-The whistleblower can file suit
on behalf of gov if the government doesn't pursue claim
How widespread is white collar crime, according to the 2005 National White Collar Crime
victimization study - ANSWERS-2/3 of people in their lifetime
What are the range of the direct cost estimates of white collar crime? - ANSWERS-15 billion
street crime
250 billion to 1 trillion wcc
What are some of the items included in indirect costs? - ANSWERS-Higher cost of goods and
services, higher taxes, security
What are Physical Costs? - ANSWERS-Death (infected foods, peanuts ecoli) Years of life lost,
physical suffering
What are 'other costs'? - ANSWERS-Psychological costs - self blame, lack of trust, suicide
Can you list the three subcategories on corporate crime and violence and know the topics that
are included in each subcategory? - ANSWERS-Violence against the public (unsafe
environmental practices)
- The hooker chemical company dumping waste and years later it started leaking causing harm
to people living there
Violence against consumers (unsafe products)
- The GM motor switch causing car accidents and deaths
