December 2002 (Revised February 2003)
Case
HBS Case Collection

Broken Trust: Role of Professionals in the Enron Debacle

Format:Print
| Pages:17

Abstract

Discusses the role of professionals in the Enron debacle. Argues that professionals failed to prevent or predict Enron's collapse because of the conflicts of interest they faced. Concludes with observations on management and regulation of conflicts of interest facing professionals.

Keywords

Conflict of Interests; Trust; Management Teams; Energy Industry

Citation

Nanda, Ashish. "Broken Trust: Role of Professionals in the Enron Debacle." Harvard Business School Case 903-084, December 2002. (Revised February 2003.)