You’ve probably already heard about the private security firm Blackwater. They’ve been in the news about their practices in Iraq. I’m not here to judge what’s truth vs. fiction. However, who decided they were the right company for the job? What was the interview like when Blackwater was hired by our beloved bureaucrats in the State Department? See this article from the NY Times for more.
Wonder if any of the following questions were asked:
- Is it ever ok to do something outside of the law?
- What’s the accountability line (up and down) in your organization?
- What’s the profile of your field workers? Have they been tested from a leadership perspective.
- Are you just looking for another big contract?
- Do you really care about doing the right thing?
The above are good questions for any organization that is being considered for a contract. How often do you think tough questions (ethics/heart) are asked?