What measure can companies take to minimize pressures that lead employees to commit fraud?

Providing career development opportunities is an effective measure to minimize pressures that may lead employees to commit fraud. When employees feel they have a clear path for personal and professional growth, they are more likely to experience job satisfaction and engagement. This sense of fulfillment can reduce feelings of resentment or desperation that might otherwise lead them to commit fraud.

Employees who see their career development as valued are less likely to feel pressured to engage in dishonest behavior as a means to improve their situation. They perceive their employer as investing in their future, which can foster loyalty and reduce the temptation to commit fraud to achieve success or financial gain inappropriately.

In contrast, other measures, such as strict disciplinary policies, can often create a culture of fear rather than support, potentially driving employees toward unethical behavior in order to protect their positions. Increased workloads and lower salaries can contribute to employee dissatisfaction and financial desperation, increasing the likelihood of fraudulent behavior as employees might feel entitled to 'make up' for what they perceive as unfair conditions.