The case traces the growth of Enron, covering the business of innovation, human resources and risk management. Then he sees a sharp drop in the company, including the expansion of its business model in questionable new businesses, the financial problems of accountability and governance failures within and outside the firm. The case offers students the opportunity to learn why Enron failed and understand the systemic problems in the administration, which has affected its board of directors, audit committee, external auditors, and financial analysts. "Hide
by Paul M. Healy, Krishna G. Palepu Source: Harvard Business School 21 pages. Publication Date: 19 November 2008. Prod. #: 109039-PDF-ENG
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