Issues: problems that affect large numbers of people and have their origins in the institutional arrangements and history of a society 14. applied sociology: any use of sociological perspective and/or its tools in the understanding of, intervention in, and/or enhancement of human social life 15. diversity: the variety of group experiences that result from the social structure of society 16. sociological perspective: 17. symbolic interaction theory: a theoretical perspective claiming that people act toward things because of the meaning things have for them 18. social work: a profession that p...

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Why do employees steal? ... Organizational leaders are well aware of these staggering costs and seek practical guidelines from researchers that will help them prevent employee theft. ... Why Does Employee Theft Occur? ... Finally, research suggests that some people steal because they view it as exciting (Hogan & Hogan;, 1989) or do so because of emotional instability (Frank, Lindley, & Cohen;, 1981). ... When employees perceive unjust treatment, however, dissatisfaction and lack of commitment emerge, as well as the likelihood for retaliatory behaviors (Skarlicki & Folger;, 1997). ...

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