Option #1: Case Study: Nortel Networks Corporation

 Case study: Nortel Networks Corporation

Read the Case Study:

  1. After reading the case study, describe the ethical breach that was entered into by leadership at Nortel.
  2. Use the three components of the Fraud Triangle to evaluate the actions of the leadership.
  3. Describe how the tone at the top contributed to this fraudulent activity.
  4. How did the Audit Committee and Board fail in their responsibilities?
  5. Describe how various stakeholders (employees, stockholders, and the community) would have been affected by the actions of those in leadership.

Requirements:

  • Your written paper should be 4-5 pages in length not counting the title and reference pages, which you must include.
  • Use terms, evidence, and concepts from class readings.
  • You need to cite at least three sources for this assignment, outside of the textbook. The is a great place to find resources.
  • Your paper must be formatted according to .
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Review the Module 5 Critical Thinking Rubric for full details on how you will be graded on this assignment.

Reference: Robinson, L. (2005) Nortel Networks Corporation: Ethical Missteps. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada: University of Waterloo. Retrieved from https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-accounting-ethics/sites/ca.centre-for-accounting-ethics/files/uploads/files/nortel_case.pdf

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