Andrew Fastow, the former chief financial officer (CFO) of Enron who was convicted of wire and securities fraud, explains that the culture of an organization starts with the behavior of the top executives. Employees do not follow empty rhetoric though: Employees imitate the behavior and decision-making processes of top management (Useem, 2016). Based on what you have learned in this unit, do you believe this is an accurate statement? How big of an effect can empty rhetoric have on organizational behavior?
I completely agree with Andrew Fastow’s statement that employees imitate the behavior and decision-making process of top management. The empty rhetoric at regular intervals establishes a sense that the management isn’t capable of fulfilling the promises, and it can be of any segment. For example, lack of
