Covering the entire world of business from heavy industry to the
financial houses of Wall Street, this book shines a spotlight on
100 of the most infamous cases of misconduct and malfeasance in
corporate history. Corporations are in the business of making
money. But when companies forget ethics, take operational
shortcuts, or willingly endanger customers and the general public
in their quest for profits, disasters of enormous magnitude can
result. This book examines 100 of the worst cases of corporate
greed and irresponsibility and poses the questions: Is it necessary
or desirable to conduct business in this manner? Do the penalties
and other punishments levied against these companies go far enough?
And what is the government's responsibility for keeping corporate
misdeeds in check? Coauthored by distinguished public policy
experts, When Good Companies Go Bad: 100 Corporate Miscalculations
and Misdeeds presents a representative sample of cases on a variety
of topics, such as the financial sector, health care, environmental
protection, product liability, and copyright. This broad
introduction to the dark side of the corporate world focuses on
events and scandals that resulted in substantial financial
penalties, regulatory actions, or criminal convictions. The cases
are presented in a readable and engaging format, making the book an
illuminating and informative read for high school and college
students as well as businesspeople, lawyers, journalists, and
professors who teach American politics, public law, or public
policy. Presents cogent and accessible explanations of some of the
most important cases involving corporate misconduct of this century
in a manner suitable for both general readers and specialists
Supplies information about the financial penalty involved, legal
issues, public policy implications, and human stories of the
individuals involved for each case Includes a bibliography for
further research, an appendix of the corporations involved, and
sidebars containing additional information such as clarifying
details and connections to related topics and relevant websites
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