Barbara is the product manager of an energy company which operates in the Americas. Sheis concerned about the increased employee theft observed in the factory. A study has shownthat $30,000 worth of merchandise was accounted to employee theft in the year 2010.

 30. Barbara consults a criminologist to identify the reasons for employee thefts. Which of thefollowing is the most likely interpretation that the criminologist would present?
(A) People have financial-based pressures which motivate them to steal.
(B) People steal because the opportunity presents itself through lax controls.
(C) People steal because they can rationalize whatever they're doing.
(D) Favorable circumstances tempt people to commit crimes.