Which elements best characterize how theft risk is assessed in the Griffin Hill framework?

• A. Temptation.
• B. Access to assets.
• C. Likelihood of engaging in dishonest acts in work settings.
• D. Temptation, access to assets, and likelihood of engaging in dishonest acts in work settings.

Answer: (D)

The concept being tested is that theft risk in the Griffin Hill framework is built from three interacting elements: temptation, access to assets, and the likelihood of engaging in dishonest acts in work settings. Each part adds a different dimension: motivation (temptation), opportunity (access to assets), and predisposition in the work context (likelihood). When all three are present or elevated, the overall risk is highest because motive, opportunity, and attitude align.

That’s why including all three gives the best answer. Relying on just one factor misses important pieces: temptation without access offers no opportunity; access without temptation may not lead to theft if there’s no inclination to act dishonestly; and likelihood without access or temptation might reflect attitudes that don’t translate into actions in the current setting. In practice, evaluating theft risk involves examining each dimension—what pressures or incentives exist, what assets or controls the person can access, and what the person’s behavior or environment suggests about their propensity to steal.