1000 word APA format essay with abstract and reference page.

1 Was the CNET story sufficient justification for the HP board's actions? Why or why not?

2 HP Chairwoman Patricia Dunn defended the actions of the board by arguing that HP'S higher standards of corporate integrity justified such aggressive actions as pre-texting. Does its higher standards make the behavior of the board more or less ethical? Explain.

3 Does the fact that HP's legal advisers approved the actions of Dunn and her board beforehand clear them of all responsibility in this case? Why or why not?

4 Does pre-texting match the founding principles of "the HP Way?

5 The board voted to dismiss Patricia Dunn in light of her indictment-was that the right decision? Why or why not?