Swindlers' List : The Very Best Stories of Corporate Rogues and Their Scams

by Cooper, Cary; Theobald, Theo

• ISBN13: 9780749457594
• ISBN10: 0749457597
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-07-28
• Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd

Summary

More than ever, the public wants to know what's going on in financial institutions and mega-corporations. People want to know if they are financially secure, if the companies they are dealing with are trading ethically, and how to prevent scandal. Swindler's Listtells the stories of corporate rogues, some of whose misdeeds resulted in personal gain while others broke the bank. Based on a series of interviews, the text recounts the facts, relying on those who most closely chartered the downfall and on insiders from the regulatory authorities who dealt with the cases. This is supplemented by an overlay of knowledge from the authors, who bring their expertise in commerce and psychology. This book outlines how each scam worked, what made it spiral out of control and what could have been done to halt its progress. As well as being an enjoyable read, business people can learn how to prevent future scandal by learning from the mistakes and loopholes of the past.

Author Biography

Theo Theobald has accumulated 30 years of business experience in both public and private sector organizations.  He now runs his own training and leadership development company.

Cary Cooper is a leading authority on stress in the workplace. He is Professor of Organisational Psychology at Lancaster University in the UK.