As an Example of the Public Role in Crime, Studies

question 10

Multiple Choice

As an example of the public role in crime, studies of auto theft found that about 1 in every 8 vehicles had no damage to the steering column, most likely indicating

• A) car thieves have devised new ways to start cars beyond breaking into the steering column.
• B) that the keys were left in the ignition, meaning the victims left their cars vulnerable to theft.
• C) that someone wanted the cars to be reported stolen in order to collect insurance money.
• D) the owners must have loaned their cars to someone they thought they could trust.

---

Definitions:

Job Evaluation Systems

Methodologies used by organizations to assess the relative worth of jobs within the company, to ensure fair compensation.

Job Analysis

A systematic examination of a job to identify its component tasks, responsibilities, and the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities for performance.

Red-Circling

A practice where an employee's pay is frozen or maintained at a high rate, despite the position's salary range being reduced or the employee moving to a lower-paid position.

Pay Range

The scale of minimum to maximum pay established for a specific job or job category, aimed to competitive while reflecting experience, performance, and skill level.