Briefly stated - that it is run along the same lines as a legitimate corporate entity,
with a profit motive in mind.
There are different theories of organized crime. The first one is the queer ladder of mobility theory that states that organized crime was a means to accumulating power and money. There is also the social control theory that says that family, community and social bond will either encourage or prevent entry into a life of crime for an individual. It continues to state that fear of embarrassment, punishment and psychological restraints will restrain people from engaging in organized crime. Organized crime has organizing principles and a definite structure to retain control and grow.
The alien conspiracy theory of organized crime posits that extraterrestrial beings are secretly controlling or influencing criminal organizations on Earth. Proponents of this theory suggest that aliens may use these groups to further their own agendas, such as manipulating human affairs or conducting experiments. Some believe that organized crime serves as a front for alien activities, including drug trafficking and human abductions. While this theory lacks credible evidence, it reflects broader themes of distrust in authority and the unknown.
The Theory of Business Enterprise was created in 1904.
Organized crime in Italy was created in 180#.
"Organized Crime" is a blanket term that does not refer to any one particular crime.
Planning a Crime and Committing the crime
This is an opionion question and is not allowed on WikiAnswers, but I will answer it in my opinion. A gang is a formed group. Forming a group is an organized act. Also any crime which is done in concert (that is, with the assistance of another or more persons) is also an organized crime. So if you commit a crime on behalf of a gang, it is an organized crime.
Yes. Both New Orleans and Florida have notorious organized crime families.
Organizational theory helps us understand organized crime by providing frameworks to analyze the structure, behavior, and dynamics of criminal organizations. It emphasizes how these groups function similarly to legitimate businesses, utilizing hierarchical models, division of labor, and strategic decision-making to achieve their goals. By examining factors such as leadership styles, communication patterns, and resource allocation, organizational theory reveals how organized crime networks maintain control, adapt to challenges, and evade law enforcement. This perspective also highlights the social and economic contexts that enable such organizations to thrive.
Perpetuity
A yakuza is a Japanese organized crime gang, or a member of such a gang.
So-called "organized crime" - like crime itself, can probaly never be eradicated - only controlled. Crime is inherent part of the "human condition."