Abstract
This dissertation explores the concept of Modus Operandi (MO), its historical development, theoretical foundations, and practical applications across criminology, law, psychology, and organizational strategy. By synthesizing comparative perspectives, the study highlights MO as both a forensic tool and a broader analytical framework for understanding patterns of behavior in individuals and institutions.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
- Definition of Modus Operandi
- Latin origin: “method of operating.”
- Usage in criminology: recurring behavioral patterns in criminal activity.
- Research questions:
1. How has MO evolved as a concept in criminology and law?
2. What psychological and sociological factors shape MO?
3. Can MO be applied beyond crime, e.g., in corporate governance and strategy?
- Methodology: Comparative legal analysis, case studies, and interdisciplinary synthesis.
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Chapter 2: Historical and Legal Foundations
- Roman law and early jurisprudence references to behavioral consistency.
- Development in modern criminology (19th–20th century).
- MO in forensic investigation: linking crimes through behavioral signatures.
- Case law examples where MO was pivotal in prosecution.
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Chapter 3: Criminological Perspectives
- Distinction between MO and signature in criminal profiling.
- Factors influencing MO:
- Practical necessity (tools, environment).
- Psychological drivers (compulsion, ritual).
- Case studies: serial offenders and their identifiable MO patterns.
- Role of MO in predictive policing and criminal databases.
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Chapter 4: Psychological and Sociological Dimensions
- Cognitive-behavioral theories explaining repetitive action.
- Social learning and environmental conditioning.
- MO as identity reinforcement in deviant behavior.
- Comparative analysis: MO in everyday routines vs. criminal contexts.
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Chapter 5: Corporate and Strategic Applications
- Extending MO beyond criminology:
- Business strategy: recurring operational methods.
- Corporate governance: institutionalized practices.
- Environmental planning (e.g., AMDAL frameworks) as organizational MO.
- Case study: PT SURE and Surya University—analyzing institutional MO in corporate documentation and environmental compliance.
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Chapter 6: Comparative Legal and Ethical Analysis
- Islamic law vs. secular law perspectives on behavioral consistency.
- Ethical implications of labeling individuals or institutions by MO.
- Balancing forensic utility with human rights concerns.
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Chapter 7: Quantum and Philosophical Reflections
- Symbolic parallels: MO as a “behavioral entanglement.”
- Quantum analogy: fermion interaction patterns as a metaphor for recurring human action.
- Philosophical implications: does MO reflect determinism or free will?
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Chapter 8: Conclusion
- Summary of findings.
- Implications for criminology, law, psychology, and corporate governance.
- Recommendations for future research: AI-driven MO analysis, cross-cultural studies, and integration with quantum-inspired models of behavior.
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References (Sample)
- Turvey, B. (2011). Criminal Profiling: An Introduction to Behavioral Evidence Analysis. Academic Press.
- Douglas, J. E., & Olshaker, M. (1995). Mindhunter: Inside the FBI’s Elite Serial Crime Unit. Scribner.
- Black’s Law Dictionary (11th ed.).
- Comparative Islamic and secular law sources (APA/IEEE formatted).
- Corporate governance frameworks (AMDAL, ESBP, AD/ART documentation).
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