Corporations and personnel with high position in a corporation have higher status and prestige and therefore a greater opportunity to commit deviance.

Individuals with higher positions in a corporation have more power and resources at their disposal, which may lead to opportunities for deviance. Additionally, they may be subject to less surveillance and scrutiny, which can further facilitate deviant behavior. Research has shown that individuals in higher status positions have a greater likelihood to engage in unethical and illegal behavior compared to those in lower status positions.