Although deception has become commonplace in the corporate world, its consequences can have crippling effects. Bell and Cohn address how employees are pressured to conceal criticisms and deny mistakes. They follow the effects of false excuses from the ground up, revealing how these lies can infect management systems at the highest levels. An open work environment on the other hand is able to identify problems and address them as needed. As a result, companies are able to remain competitive and are better equipped to navigate economic cycles and business downturns. The authors use interviews and corporation profiles to demonstrate strategies for promoting truthfulness in employees.