CHAPTER 7

THE INSIDER

QUESTION 1

Wigand was initially unwilling to go public with his information. What caused him

to change his mind?

ANSWER:

After being fired due to “poor communication skills,” the company modified their

confidentiality agreement. While still employed, Wigland did not want to break his

integrity of honoring the contract. Once he realized they did not believe he would honor

their agreement he chose to go public.

QUESTION 2

Did CBS pursue Wigand’s story because it was the right thing to do or because it

was a good story?

ANSWER:

My opinion is the arguments for CBS covering the story could be considered for both

the right thing to do and because it was a good story. Both of these were probably

motivators for CBS. They were able to turn a true story into a movie with a Hollywood

cast.

QUESTION 3

Since CBS played such a large part in bringing Wigand’s story to the public, do

you think the network also had an obligation to support him once the story

broke? Explain why or why not.

ANSWER:

QUESTION 4

Was CBS’s decision not to run the interview driven by any ethical concerns?

ANSWER:

CHAPTER 8

A FAILURE TO DISCLOSE

QUESTION 1

Is Sally right to be concerned about Chuck’s plan? Explain why or why not.

ANSWER:

QUESTION 2

Chuck Junior is obviously focusing on the money to be saved (and made) with

this plan. What are the issues he is not considering?

ANSWER:

QUESTION 3

Do you think Chuck Senior has signed off on this plan? If not, should Sally tell

him? Explain why or why not.

ANSWER:

My opinion is Chuck Junior, because of his attitude of being on the cutting edge,

probably has not shared his plan to Chuck Senior (who has likely not signed off on this

plan). Chuck Junior seems to be simply waiting for the actual day he takes control of the

business. Even if Chuck Senior has been informed of the plan, Sally should still

approach him and discuss the implications of the plan.

QUESTION 4

Would the plan still succeed if Chuck Junior disclosed all the details?

ANSWER: