In One of the Case Studies in the Textbook, Melissa

question 32

Multiple Choice

In one of the case studies in the textbook, Melissa Robinson, who worked as an executive secretary for a worldwide charitable organization and was active in her children's school, was also a thief. As one of two people allowed to sign checks on the organization's bank accounts, she learned early on that she could forge the second person's signature without anyone becoming suspicious. How was Robinson punished?

• A) She was allowed to resign and agreed to pay the money back.
• B) She resigned, and a civil suit was filed to recover the loss.
• C) She was found guilty and ordered to make restitution to the organization and its insurance company.
• D) Charges were dismissed with prejudice when the evidence was thrown out on a technicality.

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