Discuss the following in detail regarding the Enron and Worldcom scandals:
What parallels can you draw between these two disasters?
Each company had auditing processes in place. Why did those processes fail to prevent some of the problems? What could have been done differently?
For each company, how could IT have been better aligned with organizational processes? Each company had ways to check their books. Why didn’t some of the problems get stopped by those steps? How could things have been different?
How could IT have been better aligned with the business processes of each company?
write a summary of your conclusions.
Submission Requirements In Order to Receive The Full Grade:
Format: Microsoft Word or compatible
Font: Arial, 12-point, double-spaced
Citation Style: MLA: Title, your name, course name, instructor name, and cite your reference.
Minimum Length: 1/2 to 1 page
Self-Assessment Checklist
I discussed questions related to Enron and Worldcom.
I engaged in a discussion of the assigned topics with at least two of my peers.
I supported my arguments with data and factual information.
I compared and contrasted my position with the perspectives offered by my peers.
I raised questions and solicited peer and instructor input on the topics discussed.
I articulated my position clearly and logically.
I followed the submission requirements.
