In One of the Case Studies in the Textbook, Bob

question 25

Multiple Choice

In one of the case studies in the textbook, Bob Walker was the head cashier for a discount drug store who perpetrated his fraud scheme by issuing fictitious refunds. What was Walker's motive for committing the crime?

• A) His wife became ill and needed money to pay for prescription drugs.
• B) He had been demoted from a management position and wanted to get back at the store.
• C) He lost a lot of money gambling and was too embarrassed to tell his wife.
• D) He had accumulated nearly $60,000 in credit card debt and was about to lose his house.

Understand the concept of globalization and its impact on cultures and economies worldwide.

Gain insight into various theoretical frameworks used to analyze globalization such as modernization theory, dependency theory, and conflict theory.

Identify the effects of cultural homogenization and heterogenization due to globalization.

Recognize the role and influence of global justice movements and their opposition to aspects of globalization.

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