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Employee morale; Employee motivation; Employee theft – Prevention
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Employee Theft: Determinants Of Motive And Proactive Solutions, David Langner
Employee Theft: Determinants Of Motive And Proactive Solutions, David Langner
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Theft in the workplace, specifically performed by the employees, is a daunting situation for American business - both corporate and small proprietorships. This paper calls upon available literature to provide an in-depth analysis that focuses on employee's motive to steal from their employer and the potential proactive solutions organizations can implement to deter theft by improving morale and trust in the workplace. The topic will be examined from a linear fashion that looks at the concept of employee theft and common motivational determinants such as employer resentment, animosity, and the perception of fairness. Next, numerous organizations have adopted theft detection …