The objective of this assignment is to watch the movie, to explain how portions of the movie relate
to concepts in the textbook and course materials, and to identify with a character in the movie.
Watch the movie “Blood Diamond.” You can read a synopsis of the movie at
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0450259/. You can visit the film website at
http://blooddiamondmovie.warnerbros.com/. . The movie is available for purchase or rental most places
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Write a paper, in the format described in the syllabus. Address these issues, which are related to
chapters in the course textbook:
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“Everything is Connected” – How does this movie illustrate an “interactive social system?
What connections do you see between the diamond miners in the camp and the council
meeting about blood diamonds?
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“Everything is Connected, Part 2” – Trace a diamond, as you think it would happen, from a
diamond mine to a ring on a American consumer’s hand. This is similar to the t-shirt exercise
we did in class. Think about the role of a consumer in the events the movie depicts.
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“The World is Falling Apart” – One character says “the world is falling apart.” What evidence
does the movie present that the statement might be true? Based on what we are learning
about corporate social responsibility, globalization, and stakeholder management, what do you
think might be done to keep the world from falling apart?
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“Culture Affects Everyone” – What types of cultures and ethical climates are displayed in the
movie? Address the ethical criteria, the focus of individuals, the organizational interests, and
the society’s interests. What changes in the culture are evident? Do these changes appear
positive or negative for society?
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“Good Intentions” – Danny and Benjamin have a conversation about whether people are
inherently good or bad, and their conversation seems to indicate that people are people, and
their intentions may be good, but their actions may be bad. What do you think of that? Are
good intentions enough to have an ethical life, or is it is necessary to have good actions?
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“Every Society Has Rules and Regulations” – How do governments (in Africa and elsewhere)
and business (in Africa and elsewhere) and society relate in the movie? Who’s in charge?
How do public policies play a part in diamond trading? What is the purpose of government
policies about the diamond industry?
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“Ethical Failures Are Preventable” – How could any ethical problems and unethical behaviors
displayed in the movie be prevented? What core elements of ethical character are seen in
the people and which are missing in action? Who is acting ethically and who is not?
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“Everyone Is Different” – With which of the characters do you most clearly identify? Why?
What would you do, if you were faced with the decisions the character faced in the film?
Use the ideas above as starting points. Don’t let my ideas limit your creative analysis of the movie
and its relationship to business, ethics, and society.
MGT 3190
Blood Diamond
Movie Assignment
The objective of this assignment is to watch the movie, to explain how portions of the movie relate
to concepts in the textbook and course materials, and to identify with a character in the movie.
Watch the movie “Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room.” You can read a synopsis of the movie at
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1016268/. The movie is available for purchase or rental most places
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Write a paper, in the format described in the syllabus. Address these issues, which are related to
chapters in the course textbook:
o
“Everything is Connected” – How does this movie illustrate an “interactive social system?”
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“Temptation is Everywhere” – How do the multiple characters and the different storylines in the
movie demonstrate why ethical problems occur in business. Also explain what role ethical
relativism plays in causing any of the problems in the movie.
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“Culture Affects Everyone” – What types of cultures and ethical climates are displayed in the
movie? Address the ethical criteria, the focus of individuals, the organizational interests, and
the society’s interests.
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“The Role of Public Relations” – What role, if any, does public relations and the media play in
this story? Is that common or uncommon in society? Why?
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“Analysis Paralysis” – What role do stock analysts play in the story? Is that common or
uncommon in business? Why?
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“Every Society Has Rules and Regulations” – How do governments and business relate in the
movie? What public policies are evident in the story? How well are the public policies
working? How do government regulations play a prominent part in the multiple storylines?
What were some effects of the failure of Enron on business, government, and society?
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“Ethical Failures Are Preventable” – How could the ethical problems and unethical behaviors
displayed in the movie be prevented? What core elements of ethical character are seen in
the people and which are missing in action?
o
“Everyone Is Different” – With which of the characters do you most clearly identify? Why?
What would you do, if you were faced with the decisions the character faced in the film?
Use the ideas above as starting points for your paper. Don’t let my ideas limit your creative analysis
of the movie and its relationship to business, ethics, and society.
MGT 3190
Enron
Movie Assignment
The objective of this assignment is to watch the movie, to explain how portions of the movie relate
to concepts in the textbook and course materials, and to identify with a character in the movie.
Watch the movie “Thank You for Smoking.” You can read a synopsis of the movie at
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/thank_you_for_smoking/. The movie is available for purchase or
rental most places
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Write a paper, in the format described in the syllabus. Address these issues, which are related to
chapters in the course textbook:
o “Career Day” – How does this movie illustrate career choices people make? What leads
people to certain careers? What factors should an individual consider when choosing a
career? Would you want to work for the “MOD Squad?” Provide reasons why or why not.
o “Everyone Has a Boss” – How do the multiple characters and the different storylines in the
movie demonstrate why ethical problems might occur in business? Remember the reasons the
book gives for ethical problems. Also explain what role ethical relativism plays in causing any
of the problems in the movie.
o “Culture Affects Everyone” – What types of cultures and ethical climates are displayed in the
movie? Address the ethical criteria, the focus of individuals, the organizational interests, and
the society’s interests.
o “Talking for a Living” – How does this movie illustrate the roles of lobbyists in society?
Reporters? Bureaucrats? Politicians? In some ways, doesn’t almost everyone talk for a
living? Aren’t movies and other media(and others) presenting a point of view? What did the
different organizations in the movie illustrate about public relations and the media?
o “Every Society Has Rules and Regulations” – How do governments and business relate in the
movie? What public policies with their elements are evident in the story? How do
government regulations play a prominent part in the multiple storylines?
o “Ethical Failures Are Preventable” – How could the ethical problems and unethical behaviors
displayed in the movie be prevented? What core elements of ethical character are seen in
the people and which are missing in action?
o “Everyone Is Different” – With which of the characters do you most clearly identify? Select one
and explain why? What would you do, if you were faced with the decisions the character faced
in the film?
Use the ideas above as starting points. Don’t let my ideas limit your creative analysis of the movie
and its relationship to business, ethics, and society.
MGT 3190
Thank You for Smoking
Movie Assignment
The objective of this assignment is to watch the movie, to explain how portions of the movie relate
to concepts in the textbook and course materials, and to identify with a character in the movie.
Watch the movie “The Social Network.” You can read a synopsis of the movie at
http://www.thesocialnetwork-movie.com. The movie is available for purchase, streaming, or rental.
Write a paper, in the format described in the syllabus. Address these issues, which are related to issues
in the course textbook:
o “Facemash” – What does the opening scene in the bar with Erica have to do with the events
back in the dorm room? Is what you see and hear over the next scenes typical of college
campuses? Do you agree with comparing people using Facemash or some other program is
an ethical and/or civil practice?
o “Multiple Legal Issues” – What legal issues are illustrated throughout the movie? Remember
the reasons the book gives for ethical problems. What reasons caused Zuckerberg and his
“colleagues” to have ethical and legal problems?
o “Culture or Ethics”” – What does the movie illustrate about American society? Culture is the
beliefs, values, and practices of groups in a society. If you were from another planet and
watched this movie, what would you think Americans believed, valued, and practiced?
o “Women & Facebook” – In the movie, it seems one of the reasons for creating “The Facebook”
was to attract women. How are women portrayed in the movie? What in the portrayals are
accurate or inaccurate?
o ”Intellectual Property” – What does the movie illustrate about the difficulties of protecting
ideas? Should ideas be protected? Can ideas be protected? What does the President of
Harvard say about this issue and the students at a university?
o “Facebook and You” – If you are a Facebook user, what appeals to you? Is Facebook a
necessary part of society? What concerns, if any, do you have about your privacy and the
company’s use of the data you enter and display?
o “Youngest Billionaire” – Was what Zuckerberg experienced worth it? What are the positive and
negative consequences to his life? What would you do to become a billionaire?
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“Friends and Enemies” – With which of the characters do you most clearly identify? Select
one and explain why? What would you do, if you were faced with the decisions the character
faced in the film? Would you be their friend or their enemy?
Use the ideas above as starting points. Don’t let my ideas limit your creative analysis of the movie
and its relationship to business, ethics, and society.
MGT 3190
The Social Network
Movie Assignment
Rubric for “Movie” Paper
PARTS
CRITERIA
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Introduction and
Background:
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Answers to the Movie
questions: and
relationship to textbook
concepts:
Conclusions/Closing:
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Did the paper answer the provided questions about the Movie?
Did the paper discuss relationships to textbook concepts?
Were answers supported by facts and references?
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Did the student draw perceptive conclusions as to the
relevance of this assignment to the course concepts and to
ethics in everyday life?
Did student support opinions/conclusions with facts and
references?
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General Paper
Mechanics:
Did the paper introduce the “Movie” you chose in an interesting
manner and state the purpose of the paper?
Did the paper adequately present background information
about the Movie so that the reader can easily understand
who the main characters are and what are the ethical issues
at play?
Did the paper highlight key facts from the Movie and use
references to support statements?
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Paper followed format instructions for the assignment?
Paper was easy to read, used proper rules of grammar,
punctuation and spelling?
Citations of original works within body of paper and references
page follow APA guidelines?
Weight %
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