Example of Croall's Argument: The Volkswagen Emissions Scandal Flashcards
1
Q
What were the VW executives charged with?
A
Fraud
2
Q
Why was what Volkswagen did considered Fraud?
A
The cars that they had emission-tested produced less emissions than the cars they would actually sell
3
Q
Name 2 victims of Volkswagen’s Crime.
A
Volkswagen customers, Car sellers
4
Q
Who was the head of Volkswagen at the time of this scandal?
A
Winterkorn
5
Q
Name 3 groups that the responsibility for the crime would be diffused between
A
Winterkorn, Other managers, Engineers
6
Q
Why would people not have known this crime was committed if it had not been exposed in the media?
A
Winterkorn spent £20 million on a software update for the Volkswagen website to cover up the increased emissions for their cars.
