Preparing to Conduct Business Research

Abstract

This paper describes the research of misappropriation of funds within businesses. The review of the businesses is based on personal and researched experiences. The common factor of the research and experiences is trust, expenses, and illegal activity of others. There are different variables and ethical standards that are violated and damaged. Not knowing who you can trust can only be proven when the accounting book are opened for review and closed with confidence and peace of mind that all the activity is done legally and honestly. People know the difference between right and wrong but would rather have money in their pocket then be an honest citizen or coworker.

Team A Preparing to Conduct Business Research: Part 1

There is a saying that what we learn in Kindergarten will be the life lessons that we will carry with us for a lifetime. Being able to follow rules and obey the laws is a day to day schedule for most of us. Researching and looking at successful organizations show that most employees follow rules and regulations. There are a few that find a way to take advantage of their surroundings. How is it that people can get away with abusing other peoples trust and money. Leaving behind a paper trail and confused individuals is what happens when employees use misappropriation of funds.

Purpose of the Research

Misappropriation of funds can be a very expensive form of fraud that is perpetrated on a company. It is usually intentional, as well as illegal. This is a pressing business problem that makes research so important. The way to fight this form of fraud to gather evidence on the suspect, compile a report, and give the findings to law enforcement (Carozza, 2012). The purpose of the research is to look into what many consider to be a white collar offense, discover who the offenders are, uncover the cause of the offense, and to see the impact that the offense has on the profitability of the company.

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