7-1 Discussion: WorldCom: What Happened?
Communication and group
dynamics are important elements within the leading facet of the P-O-L-C
framework. Read the following article from CNN describing Bernie Ebbers’ downfall as CEO of WorldCom: Ex-WorldCom
CEO Ebbers guilty.
https://money.cnn.com/2005/03/15/news/newsmakers/ebbers/
Based on what you read in the article, in your
initial post, identify which two barriers to effective communication were most
prominent within WorldCom and explain how these barriers led to the downfall of
the company. Be specific and identify the communication barriers based on the
information in Chapter 11 of your text.
In responding to your peers, comment on whether
you believe the concept of groupthink may have played a part in the downfall of
WorldCom, especially as it pertains to its board. How you would overcome the
communication barriers and groupthink to ensure organizational success?