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This 4 page paper outlines the central character in The White Mile. Dan Cutler, driven CEO portrayed by Alan Alda in the 1994 film The White Mile was an individual who demonstrated ethical conflict. Dan’s desire to use a kind of nature “retreat” to help advertising executives bond with clients was not a factor that demonstrates issues of ethics, but as it becomes evident that some individuals have greater value than others in terms of protection and safety, Alda’s ulterior motives emerge and it becomes evident that Dan did not run an ethical organization. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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of nature "retreat" to help advertising executives bond with clients was not a factor that demonstrates issues of ethics, but as it becomes evident that some individuals have greater value
than others in terms of protection and safety, Aldas ulterior motives emerge and it becomes evident that Dan did not run an ethical organization.
In assessing views of Dan Cutlers corporation and his organizational perspective from the view of an ethics consultant, there are some central facts that need to be related.
First, like many businessmen, Dan Cutler excuses many of his behaviors, including his decision-making processes, in order to promote business success. This fact is demonstrated both by his
choices in the organizational setting and his determined sense of self that dictates the behaviors of others around him. Second, Dan also lacks a sense of responsibility, either to
his employees or clients, when responsibility is not profitable. Finally, Dan appears to support the notion that his actions are not singular and that they are supported by a
definitive corporate culture. As a result, his "means-to-an-end" approach to the management of the organization has lasting impacts on those involved in the retreat.
Dans personal and business personas are clearly linked in terms of his ethical belief system, and these impact the ethics of business operations. Though one
man generally cannot do or undo major corporate structures, The White Mile does show the deep connection between leadership ethics and organizational ethics. It has been shown to be
the case that for human beings in their everyday lives, ethical guidelines and the application of ethical methodologies form an important part of social and interpersonal relationships. The same can
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