LU History and Collapse of Enron Corporation Essay

The student will write two separate Case Assignments that focus on two individual cases from the Ferrell textbook. Each Case Assignment must be between 4–5 pages (double spaced), not including the title or reference pages. The Case Assignments must include five or more peer reviewed references in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible and must be in current APA format.

There must be a clear thesis statement with an introduction that provides a clear overview of the paper’s contents. The issues raised in the topic must be treated objectively. The conclusion must offer a robust summary of the issues treated in the paper and suggestions for further study. The paper will be written in an objective (3rd person) format and cover the topic to sufficient depth for an upper-class research paper and provide a substantive evaluation of the ethical issue(s).

Instructions

Address the questions at the end of the case.

How did the corporate culture of Enron contribute to its bankruptcy?

Did Enron’s bankers, auditors, and attorneys contribute to Enron’s demise? If so, How?

What role did the company’s chief financial officer play in creating the problems that led to Enron’s financial problems?