Dishonesty

Paper Summary:

In this article, the writer looks at the element of dishonesty involved in the corporate-level fraud scandal at Enron. This writer discusses the Enron scandal and then draws parallels between his personal actions and those of Enron. The writer notes that although his ethical transgression was not on the same scale as that of Enron, it is simple for the writer to make a comparison between his personal actions and those of Enron. This essay includes a personal account, that is partially compared to the Enron scandal.

From the Paper:

"The Enron scandal is not over. Key figures like former CEO and Chairman of the Board Kenneth Lay wasn't put on trail until January of 2006. Defense attorneys attempt to portray their clients as innocent victims of a volatile market, and of being under pressure from federal prosecutors. Other top architects and participants in the scandal include Enron's Chief Auditor David Duncan, who famously shred countless documents in a flagrant attempt to avert justice. Sherron Watkins was the main whistleblower, who drew attention away from Lay and on to and Andrew Fastow and Jeffrey Skilling. The Enron scandal led to several changes in federal legislation regarding accounting practices and employee pension laws."

Sample of Sources Used:

• "Enron Finance Chief Charged with Fraud." BBC News. Oct 2, 2002. Retrieved Feb 15, 2006 from http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/2292733.stm
• "Enron Finance Chief Denies Charges." BBC News. Nov 6, 2002. Retrieved Feb 15, 2006 from http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/2413225.stm
• "Enron Scandal At-a-Glance." BBC News. Aug 22, 2006. Retrieved Feb 15, 2006 from http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/1780075.stm
• "How Enron Let Down its Employees." BBC.com. Jan 18, 2002. Retrieved Deb 15, 2006 from http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/1767733.stm
• Thomas, Cathy Booth. "Called to Account." Time.com. June 18, 2002. Retrieved Feb 15, 2006 from http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,263006,00.html

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