Employability Skills
White Collar Crimes
Civil Lawsuits
Type of Business Crimes
Classification of Criminal Offenses
100

This skill refers to analyzing information critically to solve complex problems and make effective decisions in the workplace.

What is critical thinking?

100

This type of crime involves intentionally lying or omitting facts to mislead investors in financial statements.


What is fraud?

100

This type of lawsuit is brought by a plaintiff who claims they were harmed by a defective product.

What is a product liability lawsuit?

100

This crime involves falsifying financial statements to make a company appear more profitable than it is.

What is accounting fraud?

100

This type of criminal offense is generally punishable by a fine or a short jail sentence, usually less than a year.

What is a misdemeanor?

200

This term refers to the ability to understand and regulate your own emotions, as well as empathize with others in professional settings.

What is emotional intelligence?

200

Known for exploiting insider knowledge, this crime involves buying or selling information.

What is inside trading?

200

This term refers to a lawsuit where one party claims that another party failed to uphold a written or verbal agreement.


What is a breach of contract?

200

Known for exploiting trust, this crime involves tricking victims into giving up sensitive information for personal gain.

What is a phishing scam?

200

This classification includes the most serious crimes, such as murder or grand theft, often punishable by long term prison sentences.

 What is a felony?

300

This type of communication skill is essential for presenting complex information in a simple, clear, and concise way.

 What is clarity in communication?


300

This term refers to the misuse of entrusted funds for personal gain, often in companies or nonprofit organizations.

 What is embezzlement?


300

This type of lawsuit involves one party suing another for defamation, libel, or slander.

What is a defamation lawsuit?


300

This business crime involves illegally obtaining sensitive information.


 What is insider trading?

300

Crimes like trespassing and disorderly conduct fall under this lesser classification, often resulting in fines or community service.

What is an infraction?

400

This term describes a willingness to take on new challenges and adapt to change as the workplace evolves.

What is adaptability?

400

This crime involves posing as someone else online to gain access to sensitive information, such as financial or personal data.


 What is identity theft?

400

 In civil law, this type of lawsuit seeks compensation for an injury caused by negligence, often involving medical care.

What is a medical malpractice lawsuit?

400

This type of fraud involves offering investment returns and paying early investors with money from new ones.

What is a Ponzi scheme?

400

 In criminal law, this term refers to a minor crime or offense that is typically punishable only by a fine.

What is a petty offense?