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Adelphia: An Exploratory Case Study Of Corporate Culture And Ethical Judgment, Susan Bishop
Adelphia: An Exploratory Case Study Of Corporate Culture And Ethical Judgment, Susan Bishop
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White collar corporate corruption continues to be prevalent in the United States, costing shareholders billions of dollars annually. This study of the collapse of Coudersport, PA firm, Adelphia Communications, explored how and why leadership of this prominent and successful company made unethical decisions, created an atmosphere of moral disengagement, and led to the downfall of the company. Taped interviews with 10 executives who were employed at the company during the years of its rise and demise (1996-2006) were transcribed, hand coded, and analyzed to explore the ethical culture and leadership practices at Adelphia. These insights offer a possible explanation for …