The Last Step in the "Fraud Savvy" Model for Dealing

question 11

Multiple Choice

The last step in the "fraud savvy" model for dealing with fraud includes follow-up. What is a likely outcome when a company allows perpetrators to go un-prosecuted?

• A) The company will avoid bad publicity
• B) The perpetrator and others in the company will commit fraud again in the future
• C) The perpetrator will be saved from pain and embarrassment and having learned his or her lesson will not commit fraud again
• D) Management will send a signal that fraud will not be tolerated

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Definitions:

Fixed Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.

Negative Reinforcement

A type of operant conditioning that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Dull His Feelings

"Dull His Feelings" suggests an attempt to numb or suppress one's emotional responses, often through the use of substances or other coping mechanisms.

Schedule of Reinforcement

A rule or plan for determining the timing and frequency of reinforcement (rewards or punishments) in order to modify behavior.