Innovation Corrupted

The Origins and Legacy of Enron's Collapse

Malcolm Salter

    • Introduction

    Part I: The Origins Of Enron’s Collapse

    1. From Innovation to Reckless Gambling
    2. The Impact of Perverse Incentives
    3. The Evolving Culture of Deceit
    4. Ethical Drift
    5. The Directors’ Failure
    6. Collusion of Financial Intermediaries
    7. Enron and the Public Watchdogs

    Part II: Enron’s Legacy

    1. Strengthening Board Oversight
    2. Avoiding Perverse Financial Incentives
    3. Instilling Ethical Discipline
    • Afterword
    • Appendixes
    • Notes
    • Bibliography
    • Index
  • Cover: Innovation Corrupted
  • A photo of the author

Malcolm S. Salter is James J. Hill Professor of Business Administration, Emeritus, at the Harvard Business School.