Case summary:
Joe Paterno, head football coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions, was considered the most triumphant coach in the history of NCAA. However, with the revelation of a sexual abuse scandal against a former assistant coach which Paterno allegedly knew about and did not report to authorities, saw his fame and recognition take a negative turn.
Characters in the case:
Joe Paterno
Jerry Sandusky
Gary. C. Schultz
Tim Curley
Graham. B. Spanier
Mike McQueary
Adequate information:
The leadership of Paterno and Spanier in covering up a sexual abuse scandal and how Schultz, Curley, and McQueary blindly followed their decision, resulting in the tarnishing of Penn State University’s trusted reputation.
To determine:
How the followers contributed to the power of destructive leaders and their goals and the resultant impact of their actions on the university.
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