Describe some of the unorthodox strategies covered by Terri’s during this era that made Lockheed become “a byword for the shady practices of American multi-national corporations, and a major impetus for new legislation”.

Lockheed has an interesting history that seemed innocent enough up until around the 1950s.

Describe some of the unorthodox strategies covered by Terri’s during this era that made Lockheed become “a byword for the shady practices of American multi-national corporations, and a major impetus for new legislation”.

On the issue of overseas bribes, Terr’s asks the questions, “Who was hurt by the [overseas bribes to secure sales of aircraft]? The competitors, of course, but what was unethical about beating out the competition that was playing by the same rules?”.

What do you think about a situation where underhanded and back door deals are the way the game is played if everybody is on the same playing field? That is to say, if everybody is playing by the same shady rules, is it unethical to compete?

Why was the DII so important to the eventual success of Lockheed Martin’s ethics program?

Discuss Norman Augustine’s and Dilbert’s contribution in helping Lockheed Martin turn the corner with its ethics program.