Restoring Trust in American Business

by Jay W. Lorsch

Book Overview

Recent business scandals point to a disturbing breakdown of values in corporate America. This book responds to the crisis by examining the responsibilities of "gatekeepers"--corporate directors, regulators, auditors, lawyers, investment bankers, and business journalists--who stand between corporate misconduct and the public. The essays, by prominent scholars and practitioners, argue that market pressures have made gatekeepers too focused on financial...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0262740273
• ISBN13: 9780262740272
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: MIT Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.3" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher