In a study by Steve Albrecht, Marshall Romney, and Keith Howe, participants were asked to rank personal characteristics as motivating factors that contributed to fraud. The highest ranked factor was:
A) Undue family or peer pressure
B) Lack of recognition of job performance
C) Living beyond one's means
D) Lack of appreciation by management

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Living beyond one's means was ranked as the highest motivating factor that contributed to fraud. This suggests that employees who feel financially strained or insecure may be more likely to engage in fraudulent behavior.

In a Study by Steve Albrecht, Marshall Romney, and Keith