Bernard Ebbers founded WorldCom in 1983, making it the largest telecommunications company in the US at the time. He served as the company's first CEO from 1983 until 2002. The document discusses terms related to organizational behavior and traditional vs. quantitative approaches to decision making. It notes potential problems that can arise from weak culture, outcome-oriented thinking, and resistance to technology or innovation. The last sentences suggest taking steps like investigating issues, highlighting problems, and suggesting new plans to address challenges and measure results.