Resumo de Behaving Badly

If you''re one of the people glued to their TV as the Enron verdict was announced, if you''ve watched one of the many news programs or read the magazine and newspaper articles about the Enron collapse--or, perhaps even more importantly, if you''ve done none of the above quite yet, you''re really in for a treat! Most of what you''ve heard about Enron just touches the surface of some very intriguing questions: Are Ken Lay and Jeff Skilling ruthless monsters or just ordinary people? What could have driven them to commit the kinds of actions that eventually led to the complete collapse of one of the world''s most acclaimed and admired companies? Denis Collins''s book actually shows that the seeds of the actions that ultimately brought the Enron giant to its knees may not be that uncommon in business organizations! There was nothing inevitable about Enron''s collapse, nor was it something that happened overnight. But how can one effectively deal with ethical dilemmas--even on a much smaller scale--that can truly change the course of an entire organization and the lives of all its employees? What can business leaders ultimately learn from the Enron scandal? How can real people, with real weaknesses, who make real mistakes, take steps to build an organizational culture based on integrity and ethics? Nowhere have I found answers to these questions in a concise, compelling, and convincing manner--until I came across this remarkable book! Of course this comes as no-surprise: The first time I heard this award-winning author speak about the Enron scandal was on a National Public Radio program that made me stop dead on my tracks and listen eagerly: I was later delighted to discover that the direct, insightful, conversational style of that program is exactly what characterizes the book Behaving Badly! It tackles serious issues in a way that''s exciting, meaningful, and offers food for thought: Whether you''re a business leader or someone who aspires to become one, whether you''re fascinated by politics and current affairs, or simply strive to better tackle the ethical dilemmas in your own life, this book is definitely worth reading! Something tells me you might even pick up a couple of extra copies; after all, this book is sure to make a positive difference in the lives of people you work with or care about. Enron might be what sparked the idea for this book, but its lessons are surely timeless.

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