Read the Arthur Andersen case study and write a 3-5 page paper answering the questions at the end of the case study.

Case Questions

1. How does the changing environment for business affect Arthur Andersens ability to communicate in this situation?

2. Where is the firm most vulnerable, from a communications standpoint?

3. Who needs to be involved in discussions about how to communicate in the face of the SEC investigation of Andersen?

4. What role will Joe Berardino need to play in this situation?

5. What advice would you give Mr. Berardino if you had received his call from Tokyo instead of David Talbot?