Business ethics – watch a movie or TV show

 

 

 

 

Movie/Television Show Review: Ethics

 

 

 

Instructions: For this assignment, you will watch a movie or television show and write a paper on the way that ethics are presented in the film. The goal of this paper is to think critically and reflectively about how ethical decision-making plays a role in human interaction, as is exemplified by the fictional characters in movies. My hope is that you will use the film as a case study for ethics, whereby you will be able to make larger connections to ethics and decision-making in your own life.

 

 

 

After you have watched the film or television show, you will write a paper of a minimum of750 words (2.5 pages, double-spaced, 12 pt. font) that incorporates answers to the following questions:

 

– Which movie did you choose to watch for this assignment? Why?

 

– Describe the central ethical conflict(s) in the plot.

 

-What ethical theories were utilized?

 

-Does this theory or theories relate back to your personal worldview?

 

– Who was impacted by these characters’ decisions and actions? How?

 

– What did the characters lose by making unethical choices? What did they gain by making ethical choices?

 

-How was the ethical issue resolved?

 

-Was the correct thing done in this case?

 

-Where there any prohibitions, permissions, or obligations?

 

-What if any professional practice issues were in movie or television show?

 

– Why do you think integrity and fairness are important?

 

– How do the characters’ actions relate to your own behavior?

 

– Can you relate to any of the characters in this film or show.

 

– What lessons have you learned from watching and thinking about this movie from a critical perspective? Has this critical reflection inspired you to make changes in your own life?