Category: Theory

This paper will focus on Social Bond Theory as a specific type of Control Theory. The lead theorist for this theory is Travis Hirschi. The objective will be to identify Social Bond Theory and how it relates to criminal deviance as explained in his work. Furthermore, the empirical status in support of this theory will…

Transcendentalism, an elevated form of American Romanticism, is a philosophy, which gained a large following in New England during the 1830s and 1840s. It was the combining of Romantic ideas with existing elements of American beliefs. Taken apart, the word transcendentalism is not too difficult, the verb to transcend means to go beyond something. For…

The purpose of time management tools and techniques is that they enable individuals to organize, plan, and divide their time between specific tasks and activities. When these tools are effectively utilized individuals work smarter and not harder enabling them to get more done in less time. Applying time management tools within the workplace means individuals…

It is not every day we hear about white-collar crimes but these non-violent crimes are on the rise. But throughout the years the federal government has been recording and documenting white collar crimes amounting to a staggering $300 billion every year (Cornell University, 2010. White-collar crime is dated back with different forms of bribery and…

The type of white-collar crime exposed by the Banking Royal Commission is difficult to explain using criminological theory. White-collar crime consists of law-breaking actions that business and government-appointed officials in workplace environments have committed. The crimes are usually nonviolent, and primarily focused on financial gain. (Loy, n.d.) The Banking Royal Commission investigated the improper behavior…