Marxists on why WCC and CC are Problematic: Example of Difficulties in charging Offenders for WCC/Corporate Crimes - Volkswagen Flashcards
What crime did Volkswagen commit?
They reduced emissions for their cars while they were being tested
How did Volkswagen do this?
Their engineers created a device to reduce emissions for when their cars were being tested
Why would it be difficult for individuals to be charged as offenders for the Volkswagen scandal?
Many managers and engineers would have played a role in the crime
How does this crime relate to the reponsibility diffusion?
So many people played a role in the crime that it would be difficult to classify the main offenders
How does this crime relate to knowledge of it being highly complex for victims?
The process to do the crime was likely very technical so victims may not realise a crime has been committed
Why will offenders and victims not come face to face with Volkswagen for this crime?
Because victims may not know they are a victim
How would this crime impact the public?
They would unknowingly be releasing more emissions
How would this crime impact the environment?
The environment would be harmed more by the increased emissions
