Beginning of a Whistleblower
Bernie Ebbers, Scott Sullivan, and other members of top management intentionally led Mississippi’s pride and joy, WorldCom, on a 5-quarter charade filled with smoke, mirrors, and much intimidation. They did it hotly pursuing success, monetary gain, and the praise of their fellow statesmen. They did it by abusing work relationships and intimidating employees with promises and threats. Ultimately, they ended up “losing their footing” which caused them and, in turn, others to slip down the proverbial “ethical slippery slope” and on the path to committing fraud.
Cynthia Cooper, the Vice President of Internal Audit, was among the people who were pushed to compromise. When pushed, however, her instinct and ethical values could not be overrun by her personal desire to see Mississippi’s pride continue on in its deceptive success.
Cynthia Cooper loved her company. She loved it because she too had been born and raised in Mississippi. The later......

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Title: Cynthia Cooper: Journey Of A Whistleblower
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