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Enron had a corporate culture that made most employees afraid to express their opinion or to question its unethical and potentially illegal business practices. Its culture also rewarded initiative and results. Are these two aspects of a corporate culture contradictory?

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Contradictory aspects of corporate culture at Enron

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Yes, these two aspects of corporate culture does seem to contract themselves in today's dynamic organizational settings. If rewards are being given to the employees for their initiatives and results, the organization should also promote an environment which is conducive for increased participation by the employees with ...

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