- How has cyber technology created opportunities for workplace deviance?
The increase of cyber technology in the workplace can create opportunities for workplace deviance. Workplace deviance is described as the deliberate or intentional desire to cause harm to an organization, or individuals within that organization. A workplace will have varying types of technology available to an individual throughout the course of the day. They could have access to proprietary, client, banking, or employee information. If an employee works in finance, for example, they could easily provide employee or company financial information to a third party. If they worked in access control, they could grant access to anyone to gain information about the company. If they were to become disgruntled or offered compensation for information that your company has, they may find themselves in a position to commit crimes against the organization. There are numerous reasons why someone might commit harmful acts against an organization. The presence of cyber technology could make it harder to identify the responsible party, making it less likely someone would get caught. The easier it is to commit a crime the more likely someone is to do it. Especially when the chance of getting caught is lower.