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  • 1.  The Movie "The Corporation"

    Posted 06-05-2007 21:10
    I was wondering if anyone has integrated the movie “The Corporation,”
    or the book version of the same name, into one of their classes. If
    so, what class? How was it used? What issues arose in its usage?
    What other techniques were used to “balance” the message? I am
    considering using it in an Organization Theory and Design class where
    I have a heavy dose of business ethics.

    Thank you, Bob (robert.krug@case.edu)
    _____________________________________________________________
    Dr. Robert M. Krug
    JPMorgan Chase Bank
    New York, New York

    Adjunct faculty:
    Case Western Reserve University, Weatherhead School of Management,
    Executive Doctor of Management Program
    St. Joseph's College (New York), Graduate Management Studies

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  • 2.  The Movie "The Corporation"

    Posted 06-06-2007 12:30
    Hi:
     
    I actually like DVD 2 ("Special Features") of The Corporation better because it includes extended interviews, which are not "editorialized" like the documentary.  I consider the documentary (DVD 1) more biased than most Michael Moore fare and, thus, not particularly well suited for academic debate or consideration.... unless the focus of your session is on the deconstruction and critical analysis of (in this case anti-business) propaganda.  The anti-capitalist documentary, which regards business as the enemy, not a potential partner in finding solutions to social and environmental problems, violates several principles of "good" science or data collection. 
     
    Two much more intellectually honest books might serve as a nice counterbalance to The Corporation:

    Friedman, B. M. (2005). The moral consequences of economic growth. <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">New York</st1:place></st1:state>: Knopf.

    McCloskey, D. N. (2006). The bourgeois virtues: Ethics for an age of commerce. <st1:city w:st="on">Chicago</st1:city>: The <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Chicago</st1:placename></st1:place> Press.

     

    In my classroom, I prefer readings and documentaries that are not dogmatic in their argumentation.  This being said, now and then, I include dogmatic sources to show students what narrow-minded arguments look like. 

     
    Sincerely,
     
    Marc
     
    Marc Orlitzky, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor
    University of Redlands
    School of Business
    1200 E. Colton Avenue
    (Hornby 215B - Banta Center for Business, Ethics, and Society)
    Redlands, CA 92374-3755
    USA
     
    Tel.: (909) 748-8824
    FAX: (909) 335-5125
     
     
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    From: Social Issues in Management Listserv on behalf of Robert Krug
    Sent: Tue 6/5/2007 6:10 PM
    To: SIM@AOMLISTS.pace.edu
    Subject: [SIM] The Movie "The Corporation"

    I was wondering if anyone has integrated the movie "The Corporation,"
    or the book version of the same name, into one of their classes.  If
    so, what class?  How was it used?  What issues arose in its usage? 
    What other techniques were used to "balance" the message?  I am
    considering using it in an Organization Theory and Design class where
    I have a heavy dose of business ethics.

    Thank you, Bob (robert.krug@case.edu)
    _____________________________________________________________
    Dr. Robert M. Krug
    JPMorgan Chase Bank
    New York, New York

    Adjunct faculty:
      Case Western Reserve University, Weatherhead School of Management,
    Executive Doctor of Management Program
      St. Joseph's College (New York), Graduate Management Studies

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  • 3.  The Movie "The Corporation"

    Posted 06-06-2007 13:28

    I would agree with Marc that that the movie itself is too anti-capitalist to be used on its own.  I reviewed it and decided that it was not sufficiently even handed even for a BGS class.  Tima's study guide should be very helpful in facilitating discussion if you choose to use  the firm.

     

    Regards

     

    Mark

     

     

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    Professor of Strategic Management
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    Price College of Business
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    From: Social Issues in Management Listserv [mailto:SIM@AOMLISTS.pace.edu] On Behalf Of Orlitzky, Marc
    Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 11:30 AM
    To: SIM@AOMLISTS.pace.edu
    Subject: Re: [SIM] The Movie "The Corporation"

     

    Hi:

     

    I actually like DVD 2 ("Special Features") of The Corporation better because it includes extended interviews, which are not "editorialized" like the documentary.  I consider the documentary (DVD 1) more biased than most Michael Moore fare and, thus, not particularly well suited for academic debate or consideration.... unless the focus of your session is on the deconstruction and critical analysis of (in this case anti-business) propaganda.  The anti-capitalist documentary, which regards business as the enemy, not a potential partner in finding solutions to social and environmental problems, violates several principles of "good" science or data collection. 

     

    Two much more intellectually honest books might serve as a nice counterbalance to The Corporation:

    Friedman, B. M. (2005). The moral consequences of economic growth. <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><u1:state u2:st="on"><u1:place u2:st="on">New York</u1:place></u1:state></st1:place></st1:state>: Knopf.

    McCloskey, D. N. (2006). The bourgeois virtues: Ethics for an age of commerce. <st1:city w:st="on"><u1:city u2:st="on">Chicago</u1:city></st1:city>: The <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on"><u1:place u2:st="on"><u1:placetype u2:st="on">University</u1:placetype></u1:place></st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on"><u1:placename u2:st="on">Chicago</u1:placename></st1:placename></st1:place> Press.

     

    In my classroom, I prefer readings and documentaries that are not dogmatic in their argumentation.  This being said, now and then, I include dogmatic sources to show students what narrow-minded arguments look like. 

     

    Sincerely,

     

    Marc

     

    Marc Orlitzky, Ph.D.

    Associate Professor

    <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Redlands</st1:placename></st1:place>

    <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">School</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Business</st1:placename></st1:place>

    <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">1200 E. Colton Avenue</st1:address></st1:street>

    (Hornby 215B - <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Banta</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Center</st1:placetype></st1:place> for Business, Ethics, and Society)

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    <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">USA</st1:place></st1:country-region>

     

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    From: Social Issues in Management Listserv on behalf of Robert Krug
    Sent: Tue 6/5/2007 6:10 PM
    To: SIM@AOMLISTS.pace.edu
    Subject: [SIM] The Movie "The Corporation"

    I was wondering if anyone has integrated the movie "The Corporation,"
    or the book version of the same name, into one of their classes.  If
    so, what class?  How was it used?  What issues arose in its usage? 
    What other techniques were used to "balance" the message?  I am
    considering using it in an Organization Theory and Design class where
    I have a heavy dose of business ethics.

    Thank you, Bob (robert.krug@case.edu)
    _____________________________________________________________
    Dr. Robert M. Krug
    JPMorgan Chase Bank
    <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">New York</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">New York</st1:state></st1:place>

    Adjunct faculty:
      <st1:placename w:st="on">Case</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Western Reserve</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype>, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Weatherhead</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">School</st1:placetype></st1:place> of Management,
    Executive Doctor of Management Program
      <st1:city w:st="on">St. Joseph</st1:city>'s College (<st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">New York</st1:place></st1:state>), Graduate Management Studies

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  • 4.  The Movie "The Corporation"

    Posted 06-06-2007 13:56

    For what it's worth, I attach a review of the film, and a counter-point review by our college's executive in residence.  I showed the film to our faculty and had a follow-on discussion – it pretty much followed the tone of these two contrasting reviews.  Some of our faculty incorporate some segments of the film in their marketing and management classes.  I recommend the film, though one does need to provide substantial context when using it in class.  I recommend Tima's guides as a way of providing this context.

     

    My review is available here:  http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=899310

     

    The counter-point review is attached.

     

    Best,

    Mike

     

     

    ***********************

    Michael L. Barnett, PhD

    <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">University of South</st1:city> <st1:state w:st="on">Florida</st1:state></st1:place>

    <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">College</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Business Administration</st1:placename></st1:place>

    Department of Management & Organization

    <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">4202 E. Fowler Avenue</st1:address></st1:street>, BSN 3213

    <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Tampa</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">FL</st1:state> <st1:postalcode w:st="on">33620-5500</st1:postalcode></st1:place>

    Phone: 813-974-1727

    Fax: 813-974-1734

    E-mail: mbarnett@coba.usf.edu

    Webpage: http://www.coba.usf.edu/barnett

     

    View my research on my SSRN Author page:

    <http://ssrn.com/author=414796>

    **************************************************

    From: Social Issues in Management Listserv [mailto:SIM@AOMLISTS.pace.edu] On Behalf Of Orlitzky, Marc
    Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 12:30 PM
    To: SIM@AOMLISTS.pace.edu
    Subject: Re: [SIM] The Movie "The Corporation"

     

    Hi:

     

    I actually like DVD 2 ("Special Features") of The Corporation better because it includes extended interviews, which are not "editorialized" like the documentary.  I consider the documentary (DVD 1) more biased than most Michael Moore fare and, thus, not particularly well suited for academic debate or consideration.... unless the focus of your session is on the deconstruction and critical analysis of (in this case anti-business) propaganda.  The anti-capitalist documentary, which regards business as the enemy, not a potential partner in finding solutions to social and environmental problems, violates several principles of "good" science or data collection. 

     

    Two much more intellectually honest books might serve as a nice counterbalance to The Corporation:

    Friedman, B. M. (2005). The moral consequences of economic growth. <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><u1:state u2:st="on"><u1:place u2:st="on">New York</u1:place></u1:state></st1:place></st1:state>: Knopf.

    McCloskey, D. N. (2006). The bourgeois virtues: Ethics for an age of commerce. <st1:city w:st="on"><u1:city u2:st="on">Chicago</u1:city></st1:city>: The <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on"><u1:place u2:st="on"><u1:placetype u2:st="on">University</u1:placetype></u1:place></st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on"><u1:placename u2:st="on">Chicago</u1:placename></st1:placename></st1:place> Press.

     

    In my classroom, I prefer readings and documentaries that are not dogmatic in their argumentation.  This being said, now and then, I include dogmatic sources to show students what narrow-minded arguments look like. 

     

    Sincerely,

     

    Marc

     

    Marc Orlitzky, Ph.D.

    Associate Professor

    <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Redlands</st1:placename></st1:place>

    <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">School</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Business</st1:placename></st1:place>

    <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">1200 E. Colton Avenue</st1:address></st1:street>

    (Hornby 215B - <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Banta</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Center</st1:placetype></st1:place> for Business, Ethics, and Society)

    <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Redlands</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">CA</st1:state> <st1:postalcode w:st="on">92374-3755</st1:postalcode></st1:place>

    <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">USA</st1:place></st1:country-region>

     

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    From: Social Issues in Management Listserv on behalf of Robert Krug
    Sent: Tue 6/5/2007 6:10 PM
    To: SIM@AOMLISTS.pace.edu
    Subject: [SIM] The Movie "The Corporation"

    I was wondering if anyone has integrated the movie "The Corporation,"
    or the book version of the same name, into one of their classes.  If
    so, what class?  How was it used?  What issues arose in its usage? 
    What other techniques were used to "balance" the message?  I am
    considering using it in an Organization Theory and Design class where
    I have a heavy dose of business ethics.

    Thank you, Bob (robert.krug@case.edu)
    _____________________________________________________________
    Dr. Robert M. Krug
    JPMorgan Chase Bank
    <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">New York</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">New York</st1:state></st1:place>

    Adjunct faculty:
      <st1:placename w:st="on">Case</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Western Reserve</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype>, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Weatherhead</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">School</st1:placetype></st1:place> of Management,
    Executive Doctor of Management Program
      <st1:city w:st="on">St. Joseph</st1:city>'s College (<st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">New York</st1:place></st1:state>), Graduate Management Studies

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  • 5.  The Movie "The Corporation"

    Posted 06-06-2007 14:28
    An interesting paper worth having students read that quotes some of
    Bakan's book "The Corporation" is Munshi and Kurian 2005
    "Imperializing spin cycles..." in Public Relations Review 31, 513-520.

    Another thing to consider given that some see the movie as one-sided.
    Hasn't business school curriculum been one-side (the other way) for
    far to long?

    Scott

    --
    Scott R. Colwell, Ph.D.
    University of Guelph
    College of Management and Economics
    Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1


    Quoting "Sharfman, Mark P." <msharfman@ou.edu>:

    > I would agree with Marc that that the movie itself is too
    > anti-capitalist to be used on its own. I reviewed it and decided that
    > it was not sufficiently even handed even for a BGS class. Tima's study
    > guide should be very helpful in facilitating discussion if you choose to
    > use the firm.
    >
    >
    >
    > Regards
    >
    >
    >
    > Mark
    >
    >
    >
    >
    >
    > - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
    >
    > Mark P. Sharfman, Ph.D.
    > Professor of Strategic Management
    > Division of Management
    > Price College of Business
    > 307 W. Brooks - Rm. 206A
    > University of Oklahoma
    > Norman, OK 73019-0450 USA
    > +405.325.5689 (voice)
    > +405.325.7688 (fax)
    > Msharfman@ou.edu
    > http://faculty-staff.ou.edu/S/Mark.P.Sharfman-1/
    > <http://faculty-staff.ou.edu/S/Mark.P.Sharfman-1/>
    >
    >
    >
    > ________________________________
    >
    > From: Social Issues in Management Listserv
    > [mailto:SIM@AOMLISTS.pace.edu] On Behalf Of Orlitzky, Marc
    > Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 11:30 AM
    > To: SIM@AOMLISTS.pace.edu
    > Subject: Re: [SIM] The Movie "The Corporation"
    >
    >
    >
    > Hi:
    >
    >
    >
    > I actually like DVD 2 ("Special Features") of The Corporation better
    > because it includes extended interviews, which are not "editorialized"
    > like the documentary. I consider the documentary (DVD 1) more biased
    > than most Michael Moore fare and, thus, not particularly well suited for
    > academic debate or consideration.... unless the focus of your session is
    > on the deconstruction and critical analysis of (in this case
    > anti-business) propaganda. The anti-capitalist documentary, which
    > regards business as the enemy, not a potential partner in finding
    > solutions to social and environmental problems, violates several
    > principles of "good" science or data collection.
    >
    >
    >
    > Two much more intellectually honest books might serve as a nice
    > counterbalance to The Corporation:
    >
    > Friedman, B. M. (2005). The moral consequences of economic growth. New
    > York: Knopf.
    >
    > McCloskey, D. N. (2006). The bourgeois virtues: Ethics for an age of
    > commerce. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press.
    >
    >
    >
    > In my classroom, I prefer readings and documentaries that are not
    > dogmatic in their argumentation. This being said, now and then, I
    > include dogmatic sources to show students what narrow-minded arguments
    > look like.
    >
    >
    >
    > Sincerely,
    >
    >
    >
    > Marc
    >
    >
    >
    > Marc Orlitzky, Ph.D.
    >
    > Associate Professor
    >
    > University of Redlands
    >
    > School of Business
    >
    > 1200 E. Colton Avenue
    >
    > (Hornby 215B - Banta Center for Business, Ethics, and Society)
    >
    > Redlands, CA 92374-3755
    >
    > USA
    >
    >
    >
    > E-mail: marc_orlitzky@redlands.edu
    >
    > Tel.: (909) 748-8824
    >
    > FAX: (909) 335-5125
    >
    > Mini bio: http://bulldog2.redlands.edu/fac/marc_orlitzky/mocv.htm
    >
    >
    >
    > Faculty web page: http://www.redlands.edu/marc_orlitzky.xml
    > <http://s-red-exch-01.redlands.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.
    > redlands.edu/marc_orlitzky.xml>
    >
    > Video web library: http://bulldog2.redlands.edu/fac/marc_orlitzky/
    >
    >
    >
    > P Please consider your environmental responsibility before printing this
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    >
    >
    >
    > ________________________________
    >
    > From: Social Issues in Management Listserv on behalf of Robert Krug
    > Sent: Tue 6/5/2007 6:10 PM
    > To: SIM@AOMLISTS.pace.edu
    > Subject: [SIM] The Movie "The Corporation"
    >
    > I was wondering if anyone has integrated the movie "The Corporation,"
    > or the book version of the same name, into one of their classes. If
    > so, what class? How was it used? What issues arose in its usage?
    > What other techniques were used to "balance" the message? I am
    > considering using it in an Organization Theory and Design class where
    > I have a heavy dose of business ethics.
    >
    > Thank you, Bob (robert.krug@case.edu)
    > _____________________________________________________________
    > Dr. Robert M. Krug
    > JPMorgan Chase Bank
    > New York, New York
    >
    > Adjunct faculty:
    > Case Western Reserve University, Weatherhead School of Management,
    > Executive Doctor of Management Program
    > St. Joseph's College (New York), Graduate Management Studies
    >
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  • 6.  The Movie "The Corporation"

    Posted 06-09-2007 05:54
    I like the debates on this film.
     
    I tend to trust individuals more than corporations.
     
    My experience with 'unaccountable tyrannies' in big corporation is very real.
    The tyrants have many supporters and assistants. Often, it is the fact that many employees remain silent watching the exploitations and unethical practices that make the tyrants even more powerful. Corporations can produce more damaging harm.
     
    I believe everyone is responsible in making the workplace more ethical. On the other hand, everyone has their share of guilt when their workplace is conducting unethical practices.
     
    Yet, I have to face tremendous pressures when I speak up for internal check-and-balance.
     
    Another worth seeing film is "Enron".
     
    Regards,
    Mary
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    Subject: Re: [SIM] The Movie "The Corporation"

    For what it’s worth, I attach a review of the film, and a counter-point review by our college’s executive in residence.  I showed the film to our faculty and had a follow-on discussion – it pretty much followed the tone of these two contrasting reviews.  Some of our faculty incorporate some segments of the film in their marketing and management classes.  I recommend the film, though one does need to provide substantial context when using it in class.  I recommend Tima’s guides as a way of providing this context.

     

    My review is available here:  http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=899310

     

    The counter-point review is attached.

     

    Best,

    Mike

     

     

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    Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 12:30 PM
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    Subject: Re: [SIM] The Movie "The Corporation"

     

    Hi:

     

    I actually like DVD 2 ("Special Features") of The Corporation better because it includes extended interviews, which are not "editorialized" like the documentary.  I consider the documentary (DVD 1) more biased than most Michael Moore fare and, thus, not particularly well suited for academic debate or consideration.... unless the focus of your session is on the deconstruction and critical analysis of (in this case anti-business) propaganda.  The anti-capitalist documentary, which regards business as the enemy, not a potential partner in finding solutions to social and environmental problems, violates several principles of "good" science or data collection. 

     

    Two much more intellectually honest books might serve as a nice counterbalance to The Corporation:

    Friedman, B. M. (2005). The moral consequences of economic growth. <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><u1:state u2:st="on"><u1:place u2:st="on">New York</u1:place></u1:state></st1:place></st1:state>: Knopf.

    McCloskey, D. N. (2006). The bourgeois virtues: Ethics for an age of commerce. <st1:city w:st="on"><u1:city u2:st="on">Chicago</u1:city></st1:city>: The <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on"><u1:place u2:st="on"><u1:placetype u2:st="on">University</u1:placetype></u1:place></st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on"><u1:placename u2:st="on">Chicago</u1:placename></st1:placename></st1:place> Press.

     

    In my classroom, I prefer readings and documentaries that are not dogmatic in their argumentation.  This being said, now and then, I include dogmatic sources to show students what narrow-minded arguments look like. 

     

    Sincerely,

     

    Marc

     

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    From: Social Issues in Management Listserv on behalf of Robert Krug
    Sent: Tue 6/5/2007 6:10 PM
    To: SIM@AOMLISTS.pace.edu
    Subject: [SIM] The Movie "The Corporation"

    I was wondering if anyone has integrated the movie “The Corporation,”
    or the book version of the same name, into one of their classes.  If
    so, what class?  How was it used?  What issues arose in its usage? 
    What other techniques were used to “balance” the message?  I am
    considering using it in an Organization Theory and Design class where
    I have a heavy dose of business ethics.

    Thank you, Bob (robert.krug@case.edu)
    _____________________________________________________________
    Dr. Robert M. Krug
    JPMorgan Chase Bank
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  • 7.  The Movie "The Corporation"

    Posted 06-09-2007 15:49

    I use the movie in my CSR MBA classes, as the introduction. I show the first part that closes with the interview from a carpet manufacturer CEO and the wonderful phrase "are we flying or heading for a crash?" A very though-provoking  way to start a module that considers interactions between business and society. The vast majority of students do appreciate that approach (as it gets them to think critically of themselves and what impact their work has).

    Best,

    George

    Dr. George Tsogas
    Director of MSc in Management
    Senior Lecturer in Organizational Behaviour
    and Human Resource Management
    Cass Business School
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    -----Original Message-----
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    Subject: Re: [SIM] The Movie "The Corporation"

    An interesting paper worth having students read that quotes some of 
    Bakan's book "The Corporation" is Munshi and Kurian 2005 
    "Imperializing spin cycles..." in Public Relations Review 31, 513-520.

    Another thing to consider given that some see the movie as one-sided.  
    Hasn't business school curriculum been one-side (the other way) for 
    far to long?

    Scott

    --
    Scott R. Colwell, Ph.D.
    University of Guelph
    College of Management and Economics
    Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1


    Quoting "Sharfman, Mark P." <msharfman@ou.edu>:

    > I would agree with Marc that that the movie itself is too
    > anti-capitalist to be used on its own.  I reviewed it and decided that
    > it was not sufficiently even handed even for a BGS class.  Tima's study
    > guide should be very helpful in facilitating discussion if you choose to
    > use  the firm.
    >
    >
    >
    > Regards
    >
    >
    >
    > Mark
    >
    >
    >
    >
    >
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    > Division of Management
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    >
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    >
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    >
    > From: Social Issues in Management Listserv
    > [mailto:SIM@AOMLISTS.pace.edu] On Behalf Of Orlitzky, Marc
    > Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 11:30 AM
    > To: SIM@AOMLISTS.pace.edu
    > Subject: Re: [SIM] The Movie "The Corporation"
    >
    >
    >
    > Hi:
    >
    >
    >
    > I actually like DVD 2 ("Special Features") of The Corporation better
    > because it includes extended interviews, which are not "editorialized"
    > like the documentary.  I consider the documentary (DVD 1) more biased
    > than most Michael Moore fare and, thus, not particularly well suited for
    > academic debate or consideration.... unless the focus of your session is
    > on the deconstruction and critical analysis of (in this case
    > anti-business) propaganda.  The anti-capitalist documentary, which
    > regards business as the enemy, not a potential partner in finding
    > solutions to social and environmental problems, violates several
    > principles of "good" science or data collection.
    >
    >
    >
    > Two much more intellectually honest books might serve as a nice
    > counterbalance to The Corporation:
    >
    > Friedman, B. M. (2005). The moral consequences of economic growth. New
    > York: Knopf.
    >
    > McCloskey, D. N. (2006). The bourgeois virtues: Ethics for an age of
    > commerce. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press.
    >
    >
    >
    > In my classroom, I prefer readings and documentaries that are not
    > dogmatic in their argumentation.  This being said, now and then, I
    > include dogmatic sources to show students what narrow-minded arguments
    > look like.
    >
    >
    >
    > Sincerely,
    >
    >
    >
    > Marc
    >
    >
    >
    > Marc Orlitzky, Ph.D.
    >
    > Associate Professor
    >
    > University of Redlands
    >
    > School of Business
    >
    > 1200 E. Colton Avenue
    >
    > (Hornby 215B - Banta Center for Business, Ethics, and Society)
    >
    > Redlands, CA 92374-3755
    >
    > USA
    >
    >
    >
    > E-mail: marc_orlitzky@redlands.edu
    >
    > Tel.: (909) 748-8824
    >
    > FAX: (909) 335-5125
    >
    > Mini bio: http://bulldog2.redlands.edu/fac/marc_orlitzky/mocv.htm
    >
    >
    >
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    > From: Social Issues in Management Listserv on behalf of Robert Krug
    > Sent: Tue 6/5/2007 6:10 PM
    > To: SIM@AOMLISTS.pace.edu
    > Subject: [SIM] The Movie "The Corporation"
    >
    > I was wondering if anyone has integrated the movie "The Corporation,"
    > or the book version of the same name, into one of their classes.  If
    > so, what class?  How was it used?  What issues arose in its usage?
    > What other techniques were used to "balance" the message?  I am
    > considering using it in an Organization Theory and Design class where
    > I have a heavy dose of business ethics.
    >
    > Thank you, Bob (robert.krug@case.edu)
    > _____________________________________________________________
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    > JPMorgan Chase Bank
    > New York, New York
    >
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    >   Case Western Reserve University, Weatherhead School of Management,
    > Executive Doctor of Management Program
    >   St. Joseph's College (New York), Graduate Management Studies
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  • 8.  The Movie "The Corporation"

    Posted 06-10-2007 11:11
    My colleague, Dr Peter Verhezen, and I have used excerpts of 'The
    Corporation' in our 3rd year Undergraduate Commerce subject: "Governance
    and the International Firm".
    Course structure/week: 1 x 1hr theory-based formal lecture
    1 x 1hr interactive 'hypothetical' (students proposing and defending
    arguments on practical applications of the theory for that week)
    1 x 1 hr tutorial (break-out).
    First week of the course the topic was "What is Business?"
    We played short excerpts from 'The Corporation' in the 'hypothetical'
    session and discussed them with students.
    Excerpts were used to define the corporation, and examine the notion of
    the corporation as a 'legal' person - able to buy, own and sell property,
    sue and be sued, and having full rights (and responsibilities) as soon as
    it is created - but with no moral dimension. The implications of this
    phenomenon were explored and used to introduce concepts of Stakeholder and
    Agency theories and responsibilities of managers. We challenged students
    with Milton Friedman's seminal piece in the NY Times (13th September 1970)
    which declares the purpose of business is to make profits.

    A component of assessment for this subject is the requirement that
    students write a reflective journal which they submit each fortnight.
    Students were then asked to devote their first reflective journal to
    considering the issues relating to the role of the corporation in wider
    society.

    Using these concepts as the foundation, subsequent classes explored the
    role of business in society and taking a broad definition of Governance
    (OECD, 1999), how governance initiatives (especially relating to risk and
    reputation management through ethical decision making), need to be
    balanced for the corporation to be sustainable.
    To 'balance the message', in subsequent hypothetical sessions, we had a
    variety of business practitioners talking about their experiences juggling
    ethical issues and challenging students to provide ethical solutions,
    whilst still ensuring sustainable business. These were the most popular
    sessions in the course such that this year we are conflating the one hour
    hypothetical with the tutorial to provide a 2 hour interactive
    hypothetical session.
    Highlighting normative aspects in this course was essential given the fact
    we focused on governance in Asia which presents cross-cultural ethical
    challenges based on very different values systems.
    Students once introduced to the stakeholder concept, quickly grasped how
    ethical dilemmas in business present much more complex challenges than
    those they face in their day to day lives.
    Another resource which we found very rewarding with these students,
    particularly vis a vis decision making, is Robert McNamara's 'The Fog of
    War'.
    Sheila Gowans
    Department of Management and Marketing
    University of Melbourne
    Victoria 3010 Australia.


    I was wondering if anyone has integrated the movie �The Corporation,�
    > or the book version of the same name, into one of their classes. If so,
    what class? How was it used? What issues arose in its usage? What
    other techniques were used to �balance� the message? I am considering
    using it in an Organization Theory and Design class where I have a heavy
    dose of business ethics.
    >
    > Thank you, Bob (robert.krug@case.edu)
    > _____________________________________________________________
    > Dr. Robert M. Krug
    > JPMorgan Chase Bank
    > New York, New York
    >
    > Adjunct faculty:
    > Case Western Reserve University, Weatherhead School of Management,
    > Executive Doctor of Management Program
    > St. Joseph's College (New York), Graduate Management Studies
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