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Where the Heads No Longer Roll.

Authors :
Schwartz, Nelson D.
Bennhold, Katrin
Source :
New York Times. 2/17/2008, Vol. 157 Issue 54223, Sunday Business p1-8. 2p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article focuses on the leadership of the business community in France. This small group is very homogeneous, drawn from the graduates of two small schools, the Ecole Polytechnique and ENA. French chief executive officers (CEOs) enjoy more power than their U.S. counterparts. The scandal at the bank Societe Generale created by rogue trader Jerome Kerviel, and the lack of blame assumed by its CEO Daniel Bouton have renewed criticism the leaders put themselves above their firms.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
157
Issue :
54223
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
29972021