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Executive positions involved in white‐collar crime

Executive positions involved in white‐collar crime Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present an empirical study of white‐collar crime in business organisations, to create insights into perceptions of potential offenders. Design/methodology/approach – A survey instrument was developed and submitted electronically to the chief financial officers of the 500 largest business organisations in Norway. Findings – The study identified financial misconduct by chief executive officers in the company as the crime associated with the most serious consequence for the company. However, a person in a purchasing and procurement function is assumed to be the most likely involved in and vulnerable to white‐collar crime. Research limitations/implications – This is a survey approach that does not reflect actual crime. Practical implications – Both control mechanisms and ethics are needed to prevent and detect white‐collar crime. Social implications – No executive should be left alone to handle business matters that can benefit himself/herself. Rather, the four eyes principle should always be applied. Originality/value – The paper provides statistical evidence that top‐level executives are involved in financial crime. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Money Laundering Control Emerald Publishing

Executive positions involved in white‐collar crime

Journal of Money Laundering Control , Volume 14 (4): 13 – Oct 11, 2011

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © 2011 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
ISSN
1368-5201
DOI
10.1108/13685201111173785
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Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present an empirical study of white‐collar crime in business organisations, to create insights into perceptions of potential offenders. Design/methodology/approach – A survey instrument was developed and submitted electronically to the chief financial officers of the 500 largest business organisations in Norway. Findings – The study identified financial misconduct by chief executive officers in the company as the crime associated with the most serious consequence for the company. However, a person in a purchasing and procurement function is assumed to be the most likely involved in and vulnerable to white‐collar crime. Research limitations/implications – This is a survey approach that does not reflect actual crime. Practical implications – Both control mechanisms and ethics are needed to prevent and detect white‐collar crime. Social implications – No executive should be left alone to handle business matters that can benefit himself/herself. Rather, the four eyes principle should always be applied. Originality/value – The paper provides statistical evidence that top‐level executives are involved in financial crime.

Journal

Journal of Money Laundering ControlEmerald Publishing

Published: Oct 11, 2011

Keywords: Norway; Chief executives; Crime; Control; Financial crime; White‐collar crime; Leadership positions; CFO

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