Jesus often taught with parables. A parable is a story, usually shared verbally, that uses an image or story to illustrate a truth and defines the unknown by using the known. Parables help the listener to discover the deeper meaning and underlying truth of the reality being portrayed. An example of a business-related parable can be found in Luke 16:1-12, where a business man conducted a test of three of his employees. The collapse of Enron was vividly described in the documentary "Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room." Although the documentary is not available to view in a class, it is available for you to watch as a private individual. Be aware that it contains both profanity and nudity. The documentary sparked a great deal of conversation over its message, as you will hear in the You Tube video link in the Resources section. In this video, you will see an interview with the movie's producer and the author of the book by the same name discussing the underlying causes and issues involved in the Enron collapse. collapse Background Information
https://youtu.be/PNIooXEeVu4 (Link to Video)
Watch the video "A conversation about the documentary 'Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room" using the link provided in the Resources section. As you watch, make note of how the Enron culture applied a constant pressure on employees to compromise on their principles. Write an 1200 to 1400 word research paper that addresses the following issues: What were the factors that led to the development of the culture of profit before principle at Enron? Provide a detailed evaluation that demonstrates clear, insightful critical thinking. Create a personal code of ethics that will provide guidance to you in professional and personal decision making. The code should address behavior in the following areas as a minimum: relationships honesty and integrity work ethics transparency and disclosure of information fairness For each element of the code, justify your principle by linking it to a concept articulated in the secular or biblical ethical frameworks presented in this class. Provide a detailed evaluation that demonstrates clear, insightful critical thinking. Support your positions with at least six references from scholarly sources. Use proper spelling, grammar, and APA formatting for your analysis paper. When you have completed your assignment, save a copy for yourself and submit a copy to your instructor using the Dropboxby the end of the workshop.