Scandal!: Amazing Tales of Scandals That Shocked the World and Shaped Modern Business

by Fortune Magazine

Book Overview

Greed, cupidity, corruption, and a kind of gluttony so outrageous that it's laughable have always been part of business. Consider, for example, the case of the Swedish match king. At one time, Ivar Kreuger, manufactured almost half of the world's matches, with monopolies in 16 countries. He had so much money that he was a reliable lender to many countries, becoming known as the "saviour of Europe" for his willingness to give aid to banks crippled...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1603200096
• ISBN13: 9781603200097
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Time Home Entertainment
• Length: 319 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.2" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Grade 10 to Postsecondary