CEO Lies on Resume; Gets Away With It
Posted on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 by Frank RocheMicrosemi’s Board of Directors determined that CEO James Peterson lied about his academic background, claiming degrees from Brigham Young University that he didn’t have. The Board let him off the hook. What kind of lesson is that for employees?
UPDATE: If you want a real laugher, here’s Microsemi’s “code of ethics.” Yep, I put quote marks around them to indicate snark. I guess expediency is one they forgot to write. You know, I don’t like to pick on individual companies, but this is beyond the pale. I mean, is it only about money? When does the line get crossed when a shaky board moves the line?
Paul Hebert
Feb 3rd, 2009
Some animals are more equal than others.
Frank
Feb 3rd, 2009
Paul, that Animal Farm reference is perfect here. Wow.
lruettimann
Feb 3rd, 2009
Answer: it's a crap lesson.
mszypko
Feb 3rd, 2009
Animals like Geitner and Daschle come to mind as well.
Frank
Feb 3rd, 2009
Mark, I agree. I think it's a real mistake for those guys to be appointed. I
thought things were going to be different. What does this say about a CEO, a
company, or the person? I think Daschle can't be in…and Geitner's gotta
go.
Charlie
Feb 4th, 2009
Have a moment of time and want a laugh?
The “code of ethics” link above includes this paragraph for whistleblowers :
# The Microsemi Alert Line has been established for the anonymous and confidential reporting of suspected violations. The Microsemi Alert Line is a message tool that provides three modes of communication: Voice mail, E-mail and “over the web” input. Each is available 24 hours a day. The voice mail mode is toll-free and anonymous. The voice mail number is: (866) 537-4617. The E-mail mode requires that you send an E-mail to mscc@openboard.info. The web input is accessed at https://www.openboard.info/mscc. These modes of communication are for use by Microsemi directors, officers, employees or contracted personnel anywhere in the world. Information you provide using the Alert Line will be promptly transmitted to Microsemi's legal counsel or Board of Directors.
Take a moment and let them know about ethics violations they might be “unaware of”!
Frank
Feb 4th, 2009
This is the hide in plain site approach that was perfected on Mission Impossible. If you're going to lie, lie big. Hmmm….scary. There are a lot of people who should be ashamed on this one. I think I might call that number today…just to remind them.
David
Feb 4th, 2009
This is an example of double standards which is totally unacceptable.
Resume Guru
Feb 6th, 2009
Its really very unethical !!
Frank
Feb 7th, 2009
It is unethical. And it sends a huge message to everyone else in the company that ethical relativisim is okay.