Case Study

Development of an ethical core and self-identified values is enhanced through the exploration of issues found in real life situations.  For this assignment, each student is expected to analyze the case study, titled, The Fall of Enron (Healy & Palepu, 2013), and answer the questions below while showing evidence of critical thinking and application of course content. Please use the appropriate heading for each question and answer 

 Questions:

 1. Heading: Perception of Enron Pre-2000

a. Question: Why was Enron such an admired company prior to 2000?

2. Heading: Reason for Enron’s Failure

a. Why did the company fail?

3. Heading: Analysis of Preventative Measures 

a. Why were the company’s internal checks and balances and incentive systems unable to prevent its demise?

4. Heading: What was missed?

a. Why did the external auditors and board fail to prevent Enron’s failure?

Required elements of this assignment include the following:

·       Cover page which includes your name, course name, assignment name, title, instructor’s name, and date

·       Page numbers in the upper right corner

·       Introduction to the case – synopsis of the situation

·       Use of headings as noted above

·       Conclusion

·       Double-space, 12 point font, one inch margins

·       Compliance with APA, 6th edition

·       Reference List

·       Abstract and Table of Contents are not required for this assignment

Reference

Healy, P. & Palepu, K. (2013). The fall of Enron. Harvard Business School. Boston: Harvard Business School Publishing.