Exam 1: Introduction to Organized Crime

Which of the following major events, intertwined with the rapid expansion of global markets, provided a greater opportunity for transnational organized crime to flourish throughout the world?

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Criminal subcultures require a third party who can construct a "social bridge" between persons with complementary resources and interests. This third party person is often referred to as a what?

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Please define and then explain why so called "points of convergence" are so important to organized crime groups.

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A criminal network has points of convergence where participants congregate, "hangouts," places that welcome their patronage-bars, restaurants, social clubs, nightclubs, gyms-that may be owned or under the control of criminal entrepreneurs. Some locations may cater to a particular subculture, such as a "biker bar." While they serve primarily as places for socialization, hangouts provide opportunity to advance business interests.

In what ways have transnational criminal organizations taken advantage of our increasingly interconnected world to expand their illicit enterprises?

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Question 4

In a bureaucracy, positions are assigned on the basis of _____________.

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Question 5

The goals of an organized crime group are _ and _.

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Question 6

Please list and explain three possible inherent weaknesses that may prove to be problematic for an organized crime group that is structured along bureaucratic lines.

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Question 7

Franchise provides a sense of entitlement and credentials that enable the possessor to engage in criminal activity knowing that he will be supported and protected by the franchisor.

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Question 8

_____________ is defined as terrorist acts carried out by groups directly or indirectly involved in cultivating, manufacturing, transporting, or distributing illegal drugs.

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Question 9

The differences between terrorist organizations and organized crimes groups rest upon:

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Question 10

Based on recent history, terrorists seem never to imitate organized criminal behavior that they witness, largely because their techniques and mission have no significant crossover or connections.

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Question 11

There is no generally accepted definition of organized crime.

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Question 12

According to Abadinsky, which of the following motivates traditional organized crime groups?

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Question 13

State the eight attributes of organized crime, and describe each.

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Question 14

A criminal network typically functions within a subcultural environment often referred to as a(n)_________________.

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Question 15

Some criminal organizations use ___________ to confirm membership, such as the death head emblem of the Hell's Angels.

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Question 16

In a criminal network, the "third person" who serves as a "social bridge" is often referred to as a(n)_____________.

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Question 17

An organized crime group has a vertical power structure with at least three permanent ranks. This statement describes which major attribute of organized crime?

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Question 18

_____________ is a type of bureaucratic structure that organizes persons at the operational/street level into cells whose members know only the people in their same cell.

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Question 19

Explain how globalization has affected organized crime.

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Which of the following major events, intertwined with the rapid expansion of global markets, provided a greater opportunity for transnational organized crime to flourish throughout the world?

Criminal subcultures require a third party who can construct a "social bridge" between persons with complementary resources and interests. This third party person is often referred to as a what?

Please define and then explain why so called "points of convergence" are so important to organized crime groups.

In what ways have transnational criminal organizations taken advantage of our increasingly interconnected world to expand their illicit enterprises?

In a bureaucracy, positions are assigned on the basis of _____________.

The goals of an organized crime group are _ and _.

Please list and explain three possible inherent weaknesses that may prove to be problematic for an organized crime group that is structured along bureaucratic lines.

Franchise provides a sense of entitlement and credentials that enable the possessor to engage in criminal activity knowing that he will be supported and protected by the franchisor.

_____________ is defined as terrorist acts carried out by groups directly or indirectly involved in cultivating, manufacturing, transporting, or distributing illegal drugs.

The differences between terrorist organizations and organized crimes groups rest upon:

Based on recent history, terrorists seem never to imitate organized criminal behavior that they witness, largely because their techniques and mission have no significant crossover or connections.

There is no generally accepted definition of organized crime.

According to Abadinsky, which of the following motivates traditional organized crime groups?

State the eight attributes of organized crime, and describe each.

A criminal network typically functions within a subcultural environment often referred to as a(n)_________________.

Some criminal organizations use ___________ to confirm membership, such as the death head emblem of the Hell's Angels.

In a criminal network, the "third person" who serves as a "social bridge" is often referred to as a(n)_____________.

An organized crime group has a vertical power structure with at least three permanent ranks. This statement describes which major attribute of organized crime?

_____________ is a type of bureaucratic structure that organizes persons at the operational/street level into cells whose members know only the people in their same cell.

Explain how globalization has affected organized crime.

Explanations for Organized Crime

United States

Italy and Albania

Colombia and Mexico

Russia and the Former Soviet Union

Asia

Africa

Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs

Organized Crime Goods and Services

Organized Crime and Drug Trafficking

Organized Crime in Labor Business and Money Laundering

Organized Crime Statutes

Investigating and Prosecuting Organized Crime

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Exam 1: Introduction to Organized Crime

Which of the following major events, intertwined with the rapid expansion of global markets, provided a greater opportunity for transnational organized crime to flourish throughout the world? ​

Criminal subcultures require a third party who can construct a "social bridge" between persons with complementary resources and interests. This third party person is often referred to as a what? ​

Please define and then explain why so called "points of convergence" are so important to organized crime groups.

In what ways have transnational criminal organizations taken advantage of our increasingly interconnected world to expand their illicit enterprises?

In a bureaucracy, positions are assigned on the basis of _____________.

The goals of an organized crime group are _____________ and _____________. ​

Please list and explain three possible inherent weaknesses that may prove to be problematic for an organized crime group that is structured along bureaucratic lines.

Franchise provides a sense of entitlement and credentials that enable the possessor to engage in criminal activity knowing that he will be supported and protected by the franchisor. ​

_____________ is defined as terrorist acts carried out by groups directly or indirectly involved in cultivating, manufacturing, transporting, or distributing illegal drugs. ​

The differences between terrorist organizations and organized crimes groups rest upon: ​

Based on recent history, terrorists seem never to imitate organized criminal behavior that they witness, largely because their techniques and mission have no significant crossover or connections.

There is no generally accepted definition of organized crime.

According to Abadinsky, which of the following motivates traditional organized crime groups? ​

State the eight attributes of organized crime, and describe each.

A criminal network typically functions within a subcultural environment often referred to as a(n)_________________.

Some criminal organizations use ___________ to confirm membership, such as the death head emblem of the Hell's Angels. ​

In a criminal network, the "third person" who serves as a "social bridge" is often referred to as a(n)_____________.

An organized crime group has a vertical power structure with at least three permanent ranks. This statement describes which major attribute of organized crime? ​

_____________ is a type of bureaucratic structure that organizes persons at the operational/street level into cells whose members know only the people in their same cell. ​

Explain how globalization has affected organized crime.

Explanations for Organized Crime

United States

Italy and Albania

Colombia and Mexico

Russia and the Former Soviet Union

Asia

Africa

Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs

Organized Crime Goods and Services

Organized Crime and Drug Trafficking

Organized Crime in Labor Business and Money Laundering

Organized Crime Statutes

Investigating and Prosecuting Organized Crime

Filters

Which of the following major events, intertwined with the rapid expansion of global markets, provided a greater opportunity for transnational organized crime to flourish throughout the world?

Criminal subcultures require a third party who can construct a "social bridge" between persons with complementary resources and interests. This third party person is often referred to as a what?

The goals of an organized crime group are _ and _.

Franchise provides a sense of entitlement and credentials that enable the possessor to engage in criminal activity knowing that he will be supported and protected by the franchisor.

_____________ is defined as terrorist acts carried out by groups directly or indirectly involved in cultivating, manufacturing, transporting, or distributing illegal drugs.

The differences between terrorist organizations and organized crimes groups rest upon:

According to Abadinsky, which of the following motivates traditional organized crime groups?

Some criminal organizations use ___________ to confirm membership, such as the death head emblem of the Hell's Angels.

An organized crime group has a vertical power structure with at least three permanent ranks. This statement describes which major attribute of organized crime?

_____________ is a type of bureaucratic structure that organizes persons at the operational/street level into cells whose members know only the people in their same cell.