A newly hired internal auditor discovered that immaterial thefts by employees are pervasive in the company; employees take books from the companys library, tools from the companys laboratories, supplies, products, and so forth. By interviewing some of the employees, the internal auditor discovered that most employees through their behavior was not detrimental to the company because none of the items had significant value.

What should the company do to prevent this type of employee behavior? Do you have any personal stories that you can share from work experiences what was stolen and what did your place of employment do to prevent future occurrences?