Monday, April 13, 2009

The Behavioral Traits that will take you to the Cleaners

It’s nearly impossible to watch the news or pick up the paper recently without seeing some case of massive fraud or greed. We are all living in the horror of the mortgage meltdown and the impact it has had on the economy and our businesses.

These cunning individuals are not your “two bit” criminals without an education. They are highly educated with advanced college credentials and are/were respected within their fields and communities.
Their behavior reflects a money and opportunity minded individual that when stressed has a “win-at-all-costs” orientation. They are highly competitive and want to know “what’s in it for me”.

This behavior alone may not always lead to excessive greed or criminal activity. In fact many successful entrepreneurs possess this trait. However when this behavior is accompanied by low social adaptability and responsibility followed by a pinch of stress and…BINGO! A great recipe for: skimming, under reporting of income, over statement of income, fictitious revenue, money laundering, concealed liabilities & expenses, improper financial statement disclosures etc…

Good News…We can help

These behaviors can be identified and measured so you can put the appropriate checks and balances in place. To find out how, call Peter Capodice at 941-906-1990.

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