Scandal at Société Générale: Rogue Trader or Willing Accomplice?

Abstract

After completing this case, students will be able to:

• Identify shortcomings in a firm’s risk management practices (i.e., processes, systems, structures)

• Evaluate the role and interests of governments as well as peer firms in overseeing healthy risk management practices in an industry

• Understand the dangers of self-inflicted risk and consider the elements in an organization (e.g., leadership, compensation structure, incentives, recruiting) that impact its risk environment

Citation

Walker, R. (2017), "Scandal at Société Générale: Rogue Trader or Willing Accomplice?", Kellogg School of Management Cases. https://doi.org/10.1108/case.kellogg.2016.000295