Running Head: ENRON ETHICAL ANALYSIS Enron Ethical Analysis Gordon C. Shaw III Grand Canyon University Abstract This is a survey of business policies and procedures implemented by the Enron corporate policy committee headed by the chairman Ken Lay. The enigma of corporate responsibilities and ethics of the Houston based energy giant Enron are mapped out in a simple easy to read memorandum circulated throughout the several levels of management and to all employees
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In scenario 1 Olivia doesn’t understand the rule that taking something without permission is not appropriate behavior. Mai also doesn’t know the better reaction that she expresses her sadness by telling to Olivia instead of crying. Because the children are developing their social skills‚ Scenario 1 is a good opportunity to tell the rules‚ to introduce the importance of the verbal communication and self-regulation‚ and to encourage them to play together. The heart of the problem of Scenario 1 is
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ENRON: THE SMARTEST GUYS IN THE ROOM Kenneth “Ken” Lay‚ the founder of Enron Corporation grew up from a poor family. His father was a Baptist ministry. Ken Lay works many jobs at the same time. He was aiming to make wealth for himself and for his family. From his childhood‚ he learned the value of hard work to earn a living and to achieve his ultimate goal (to be rich). He actually did work so hard‚ been working with different companies and upgraded his skills and education in obtaining Ph.D. degree
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Enron was an energy company based in Huston‚ Texas. It was one of the innovative and also one of the seven largest company in the United States in 1990s. It had about 20‚000 employees at that time. The company was making profit from supplying natural gas and electricity until the late 1980s‚ but after that it expanded its operation to the trading of energy related financial products such as derivatives. Enron looked like a great company that makes a lot of profit however‚ in 2001‚ after the firm’s
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Communication Scenarios Organizational Behavior Business Communications People communicate in different ways every day. Communication helps individuals convey his or her wants‚ needs‚ demands and desires. In Business communication it is essential to the success of the company. Effective business communications can help the company attain unrealized potential and success. Different types of communication can be used in different ways to convey the message to employees‚ stock holders‚ managers
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In the first Scenario the teacher gives the students an example of a top level performance and allows the students to get into groups to discuss what attributes of the paper make it an excellent guide to follow for their own assignment. Then the teacher gives the students a low performing paper and allows the students once again to use peer grouping to evaluate what about the paper made it a low performing paper. This method continues by the teacher giving the students top quality performing papers
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on him to find the killer. There is an expectation of justice‚ and the recent mob violence against an inept government places uncommon pressure on Greenleaf to find the killer. Though gun violence is certainly not unheard of‚ the murderer in this case demonstrates Bostonian’s noted knowledge of the law in using a blunt object of some kind. Any firing of muskets or pistols within the city limits that is charged with ball is illegal‚ even if firing at animals‚ targets‚ or uselessly into the air. A
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Enron Corruption is defined as dishonest or illegal behavior especially by powerful people (Merriam Webster). There is perhaps no company in our nation’s history that further exemplifies this word than Enron. Enron’s history of fraud‚ laundering‚ and deception is now known world-wide‚ and stands as the lead example for future companies practicing unethical behaviors. Enron’s corrupted culture‚ cultivated by CEO Jeffrey Skilling‚ made some very rich while ultimately leaving thousands in ruin.
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Patient scenario The patient Mr. Smith was diagnosed with prostate cancer 5 years ago. It seemed as if his condition was worsening so he visited his physician who performed a physical examination on him. A physical examination has many components they include observing the signs of a disease by checking for signals like change in skin pigment or alertness. Then there is checking vital signs such as blood pressure‚ heart rate and temperature by comparing your results to a standard. Next step the
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E. Boos – Week 2 – Assignment February 17‚ 2013 The Enron and WoldCom Scandals ENRON 1. The segment of Enron’s operations that got them into difficulties had several parts. They published misleading financial reports. They could not meet their bridge financing commitment with Barclay Bank because outside investors were not found. Because of this‚ they restated activities of JEDI and Chewco SPEs so they could be retroactively consolidated into Enron’s accounts. The SPEs
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