In One of the Case Studies in the Textbook, the General

question 28

Multiple Choice

In one of the case studies in the textbook, the General Services Administration (GSA) , the federal government's bookkeeping agency, purchased more than $200 million worth of defective and useless furniture from a New Jersey furniture manufacturer. After reviewing the books of the furniture manufacturer, it was clear that the company was paying off GSA inspectors. The investigators eventually focused on one particular regional inspector because:

• A) He vacationed in Europe with the vendor and charged the trip back to the government as a business related trip.
• B) He paid cash for a new home on the Jersey shore.
• C) He purchased eleven race horses.
• D) He had credit card charges of more than twice his annual salary during a six-month period.

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Definitions:

Criminal Justice

The system of practices and institutions of governments directed at upholding social control, deterring, and mitigating crime, or sanctioning those who violate laws with criminal penalties and rehabilitation efforts.

Public Policy

The principles and strategies adopted by governmental bodies to tackle issues and manage affairs within a society.

Use Of Authority

The exercise of power granted to individuals or organizations to make decisions and enforce rules.

Withholding Information

The intentional act of keeping information secret or refusing to disclose it.