Pigs at the Trough

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Lessons from Australia's Decade of Corporate Greed

By Adam Schwab

Summary

In Pigs at the Trough, Adam Schwab explores the darker side of corporate culture, delving into the excesses and scandals of the business world. Through engaging narratives and critical analysis, Schwab examines how greed and manipulation can undermine ethics, revealing the impact of these behaviours on society and the economy. This insightful book challenges readers to rethink the moral responsibilities of businesses and their leaders.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the inner workings of corporate greed and the powerful forces behind business scandals. It offers an insightful examination of high-profile corporate failures and how executives often prioritise self-interest over ethical practice. Perfect for those with an interest in the darker side of business and entrepreneurship.

The past decade has seen a period of unparalleled growth in executive remuneration. But while CEO pay exploded, shareholders looked on helplessly as some of Australia's best-known companies self-destructed. When the fall eventually came, executives were well protected. Shareholders and creditors were not so lucky.

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From Telstra's enriching of Sol Trujillo to the toppling of Eddy Groves's ABC Learning Centres and the untold accounts of the billions lost by the collapsed Babcock & Brown, Allco Finance Group and MFS, Pigs at the Trough tells the story of how a generation of executives, under the supervision of well-known and respected non-executive directors, pushed all the boundaries and sometimes sailed right over them ... and got away with it.

A pacey, irreverent read but with a devastatingly serious message, Pigs at the Trough gives investors invaluable insights into how to spot the telltale signs of impending corporate collapse, and how to avoid being another victim.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742169903

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 March 2010

Country: Australia

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 413g

Pages: 264

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Adam Schwab Business & Entrepreneurship Non-Fiction

About the Author

Adam Schwab was a corporate lawyer at one of Australia's largest firms before becoming a founding director of diversified accommodation and services group AJ Capital. Since 2004, he has also been a financial journalist and business commentator for Australia's largest and most influential online publication, Crikey, a business contributor to Fairfax publications, including The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, and has advised some of Australia's leading fund managers on corporate governance and remuneration issues. Go to www.adamschwab.com for more information on Adam Schwab.