Essays on Adelphia

Organizations that behave ethically are more apt to earn the trust of their customers, employees, and stockholders and to have a reputation as successful, competent and responsible professionals. It is important that organizations follow strict guidelines aimed high standards of quality, reliable services, high professionalism, social responsibility and ethical behaviour it their activity – only that way they can bring benefits to their clients, staff members and shareholders. The main ethical principles that each organization must follow in its activity are decency (avoidance of illegal and unethical practices), honesty (the urge to be honest with themselves, team members, customers and ...

The 1920s was known as the Roaring Twenties in the American history because of changes in the social norms, and the country experienced a strong economic boom (Kennedy: 2). During the time of widespread economic gain, the application of fair value in accounting and lack of regulation in security markets left the investors at great risk. That is the reported figures of stock prices had no information justifying their values. Similarly, financial institutions such as banks were lending recklessly with no guarantees to their clients. Consequently, the gap between the rich and the poor in America increased steadily (pbs.org). ...

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Introduction According to Biegelman and Bartow (2012), business entities after the Great Depression have streamlined their efforts towards identification and seizure of any potential business opportunity in a bid to emerge stronger and resilient. Some employees in these companies have however opted to engage in some fraudulent activities and this has stimulated the regulation authorities to beef up their investigations and enforcement mechanisms to curb the increasing rates of corporate fraud cases. Adelphia Communications Corporation was a successful business in the US founded by John Rigas, a son to a Greek immigrant. He was assisted by his two sons ...