Handbook of Frauds, Scams, and Swindles: Failures of Ethics in Leadership, (Paperback)

This handbook presents a collection of stories about frauds from around the world. Each story describes events from beginning to end, demonstrating how leaders failed to act in an ethical manner. Written in an accessible style, the text allows readers to uncover patterns without the need to grasp sophisticated technical concepts. The book covers infamous cases, including Enron, Parmalat, and Vivendi, as well as less familiar scandals, such as the Elders of Zion. Every entry includes an introductory summary to tie the stories together along with teaching notes for qualified instructors to facilitate classroom discussions.