Assignment Business Ethics

Watch John Q. (New Line Cinema, 2002, 112 minutes) - Answer the following questions in as much detail as possible. Include references to characters and situations in the movie as necessary. (Suggested length: 3-4 pages)

• What are the ethical and legal issues depicted in the movie, John Q?

• Describe John Q's decision-making process and identify the various factors and outside stakeholders who influenced his decisions. Which of these influences appears to have had the strongest impact?

Provide a brief update on the events depicted in the film. What consequences (penalties, costs, and public relations issues) did the company and principle characters ultimately suffer? What benefits did they gain?