Although there is no legal law that regulates the issue at hand, compliance with company policies needs to be checked.
Fundamental Principles:
Integrity
The producer seems to lack integrity as his statement implies that set workers are inferior to all other workers.
Objectivity
The producer is more bias to the actors/actresses simply because their skill brings in more money.
Professional Behavior
The producer failed to behave in a professional and as a results can results in his profession and the company’s reputation being discredited.
Those Affected
Set builders, company reputation
Possible Cause of Action
This incident needs to be escalated internally and go through internal grievance procedures.
6.2. “Banks-friends or foe” issue
VYP is currently producing a documentary on the 2008 …show more content…
It is clear based on the need of follow up interviews that there are inconsistencies. These were also reported to Steve Voddil.
Is It Ethical?
It is unethical to misquote and report incorrect and unclear information to the public, especially on a matter of such huge importance which affects individuals world-wide.
Is It Legal?
There is no formal law on documentary production factual checks, however there is hue potential of a law suit.
Fundamental Principles:
Integrity
Those involved in the production of the documentary should be honest and professional in the work that they produce. This means that those interviewed and the information provided must not be misrepresented.
Objectivity
The need and drive to make profits must not cloud the team’s judgement.
Professional competence and due care
Viewers have the right to professional and quality program therefore all parties involved must act diligently to ensure that this is the case.
Those Affected
The Production Company, Broadcaster, companies and individuals who were interviewed or implicated.
Possible Cause of