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WHY BUSINESSMEN VIOLATE THE LAW (FROM WHITE-COLLAR CRIMINAL - THE OFFENDER IN BUSINESS AND THE PROFESSIONS, 1968 BY G GEIS - SEE NCJ-39155)

NCJ Number
39157
Author(s)
R E LANE
Date Published
1968
Length
15 pages
Annotation
POSSIBLE EXPLANATIONS CONSIDERED FOR TRADE PRACTICE AND LABOR RELATIONS VIOLATIONS INCLUDE ECONOMIC MOTIVATION, AMBIGUITY OR IGNORANCE OF LAWS AND DIFFICULTY OF COMPLIANCE.
Abstract
THE EFFECTS OF GEOGRAPHIC OR INDUSTRY DIFFERENTIAL ASSOCIATION AND THE PERSONALITY AND PERSONAL EXPERIENCES OF THE VIOLATOR ARE ALSO TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT. IT IS SUGGESTED THAT GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE TO MARGINAL OR DECLINING FIRMS, PUBLICATION OF LEGALLY BINDING INTERPRETATIONS OF AMBIGUOUS LAWS, INCREASED COMMUNICATION BETWEEN MANAGEMENT AND REGULATORY AGENCIES, AND JOINT BUSINESS-GOVERNMENT EFFORTS TO PROMOTE RESPECT FOR THE LAW WOULD AID IN REDUCING THE RATE OF VIOLATION AND MINIMIZING BUSINESS-GOVERNMENT FRICTION....ELW