Discussion Post: Business Ethics
Read the article "Raiding Customer Assets at MF Global" and complete the questions at the end of the case study.
Task:
• Did Corzine act appropriately? How would you characterize his behavior legally, ethically, and managerially? What other choices did he have?
• Did Ms. O'Brien behave appropriately? Realistically, what other choices did she have?
• Should the actions of either Corzine or O'Brien (or both or neither) be considered criminally negligent? Unethical? Bad judgment? Other?
• What role should (or might have) the firm's Ethics and Compliance Officer played in this drama?
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.