Handbook of Frauds, Scams, and Swindles by Serge Matulich, Da... - 9781420072853

Taylor & Francis

Handbook of Frauds, Scams, and SwindlesFailures of Ethics in Leadership\nAuthor(s): Serge Matulich, David M. Currie\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Inc, United States\nImprint: CRC Press Inc\nISBN-13: 9781420072853, 978-1420072853\nSynopsis\nIt has been said that scammers and swindlers often display characteristics commonly attributed to good leadership. These include setting a vision, communicating it clearly, and motivating others to follow their lead. But when these skills are used by unconscionable people to satisfy greed, how can the average person recognize that foul play is afoot?\n\nProviding a unique account of frauds throughout modern history, Handbook of Frauds, Scams, and Swindles: Failures of Ethics in Leadership compiles narratives from around the world, including a number of highly-publicized cases. Leading financial and investigative experts have authored the individual chapters, yet the book maintains a reader-friendly style. \n\nThe result is a t.