The Man in the Mirror (A)

Name: The Man in the Mirror (A) (English version)
SKU: IN-S959

Smith, Craig N; McCormick, Erin; Foxley, Ian

Product #:IN-S959

Supplier:INSEAD

Discipline:General Management

Setting:Middle East

Details:Case (PDF) • 7 pages • 2015-06-29 (Rev: 2019-11-01)

Subjects:

Business ethics Whistleblowing Corporate social responsibility Organizational values

Geography:

Middle East

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This exciting case is about a whistle-blower who exposes bribery and corruption in defence contracting in the Middle East. Sebastian is hired to manage a $3.25 billion military contract, but must figure out what to do when he realises his company is paying bribes to local officials.

Learning Objectives

The case is designed to help students think strategically about how to uphold their values in the face of strong pressure to go along with the status quo in a context of bribery and corruption. It invites them to explore how they might assess and mitigate the risks of standing up for their beliefs.