businessethics

1. 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)

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

b. 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?

c. 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?