When Good Companies Go Bad: 100 Corporate Miscalculations and Misdeeds

Description

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. • 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