TY - JOUR T1 - The Crisis in Corporate Governance JF - Turnaround Management SP - 37 LP - 40 VL - 2003 IS - 1 AU - Peter L. Tourtellot Y1 - 2003/03/20 UR - http://guides.pm-research.com/content/2003/1/37.abstract N2 - In recent months, tale after tale of unscrupulous behavior has rocked the business scene, involving top executives at some of the largest firms in the world. The erosion of public trust and tumbling stock prices have resulted in the loss of millions in retirement funds, pension plans, and shareholder value. However, indications are that the corporate world may be taking a fresh look at the business value of integrity and a return to professionalism. The author, a turnaround professional, points out the role that those who go into a company to restore financial stability can play in restoring the professional values that no company can turn around without. ER -