What started in elementary school . . .
Studies show that students who cheat are likely to make it a way of life.
So it's no surprise that today's workplace is full of adults who lie about everything from job experience to company earnings. Recruiters blame the Web, where unsavory applicants can crib from 5 million r sum s currently online. And little lies can become big problems. Grade boasted of his exploits as a Navy pilot in Vietnam. After Harnischfeger filed for bankruptcy in June, some colleagues speculated that Grade's problems discouraged banks from giving the company credit that would have allowed it to avert filing for Chapter 11 protection.