Leaders Can Learn from Druyun's Ethical Lapses and Their Consequences

Abstract

Darleen Druyun was the Air Force's second highest procurement official. In 2004, she was convicted of violating conflict-of-interest laws and jailed. The ramifications to the U.S. military were far reaching and continue to be felt today. The initial impact to the Air Force was an extensive reexamination of past contract actions, the need to recompete several contracts, the rework of multiple protests, the delay of weapon system deliveries, and an increase in costs to taxpayers. The enduring consequences are the loss of trust and a work environment constantly responding to scrutiny. The most recent and devastating repercussion was the suicide of the official hired for her old position. Examining these results will help leaders understand how devastating a strategic leader's ethical lapses can be and provide some thoughts on how to prevent them in the future.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 25, 2008
Accession Number
ADA479019

Entities

People

  • Margaret C. Larezos

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Procurement
  • Aircrafts
  • Commerce
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Employment
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Military Procurement
  • Personnel Management
  • Procurement
  • Refueling
  • Tanker Aircraft
  • United States
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Strategic Security Studies