Companies that fail to install adequate safety equipment because they feel pressured not to cut into their profits commit a crime against their employees. This behavior can best be explained by what theory?
A) Differential association
B) Symbolic interactionism
C) Labeling
D) Strain

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The behavior of the company can be explained by strain theory, which states that individuals or groups may engage in deviant behavior when they are unable to achieve their goals through legitimate means, such as when they feel pressured not to cut into their profits by installing safety equipment.

Companies That Fail to Install Adequate Safety Equipment Because They