Convenience Dynamics and White-Collar Crime

This book provides a dynamic perspective to study white-collar crime, arguing that personal motives, organizational opportunities, and willingness for deviant behavior change over time. It demonstrates how potential offenders expand organizational opportunities for financial crime and presents a new structural and dynamic model illustrating the elements of convenience theory and the evolution of white-collar crime. It will be of interest to researchers, academics, and professionals in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Criminal Law, and Business Studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book offers a fresh and dynamic approach to studying white-collar crime. It posits that as personal motives evolve, so do the opportunities within organizations, as well as the willingness to engage in deviant behavior. The author argues that the prevalence of white-collar crime is influenced by the perceived level of convenience and preference for criminal activities among potential offenders. The book delves into how these individuals gradually expand the avenues for financial crime within organizations. To illustrate these dynamics, system dynamics models are employed to capture cause-and-effect relationships. Additionally, a new structural model is presented, showcasing the elements of convenience theory, along with a dynamic model that depicts the evolution of white-collar crime. Practical applications are showcased through a series of case studies, making this book invaluable for researchers, academics, and professionals engaged in the fields of criminal justice, criminology, criminal law, and business studies.

The book explores the intricate interplay between personal motives, organizational opportunities, and the willingness to engage in deviant behavior, shedding light on the dynamics of white-collar crime.

It argues that the extent of white-collar crime is not solely determined by the laws and regulations in place but also by the perceived convenience and preference of potential offenders.

The author highlights how individuals gradually expand organizational opportunities for financial crime, utilizing their knowledge and influence within organizations.

System dynamics models are employed to illustrate these complex relationships, providing a visual representation of the cause-and-effect dynamics at play.

Furthermore, a new structural model is introduced, showcasing the elements of convenience theory and their influence on the development of white-collar crime.

The book not only offers theoretical insights but also provides practical examples through a series of case studies, making it invaluable for researchers, academics, and professionals seeking to understand and address the challenges of white-collar crime in today's society.

Weight: 520g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367544072