DANICA M.

PANGILINAN BSA 3-C

“IT’S NOT WORTH IT”

The short film entitled "It's Not Worth It" is a must-watch microfilm because it's so interesting
and educational. It gives us lessons about the importance and role of business ethics when it comes on
business. The film demonstrates a variety of ethical issues that are actually present in the business world
and are faced by both business owners and employees. On the microfilm, bribery was emphasized as an
example of unethical behavior when the project manager, Johnny, asked the contractor, Tim, to use
inexpensive or low-quality materials rather of high-quality ones in order to reduce the cost of the
renovation of his house. In which Johnny threatened to abandon the project if Tim didn't accept his
offer. After their conversation, Tim started to worry because he believed that if Johnny canceled the
project, he may lose clients or have a harder time gaining new ones. However, the cafe owner advised
Tim that he should not accept the offer by simply saying "It's not worth it. A simple phrase which helps
him to come up with right decision where in he decided to report Johnny to ICAC which put him into
jail. The result of his decision is that he receives more projects because he does his best in his works and
provided high quality standards projects. In which the new project manager was impressed to his works
and offer him more projects.
The short film captures the reality in which these problems are actually present in the corporate
world. Similar to Tim, there are others who must make the decision of whether to accept the bribe or not
for a variety of reasons. Some accepts bribe because they are in need of money or some are scared to
lose clients or their business and many other more reasons. But if I were in Tim's position, I will do the
same. I would prioritize my customers' safety and the caliber of the service I deliver. Observing the law
and placing a significance on business ethics. For the reason that the film itself shows that taking bribes
and doing your task by simply finishing it, forgetting about the quality of your work, is not at all worth
it. Perhaps it will simplify matters for you or for other individuals. You might also make a lot of money
doing it, but won't matter if you break the law, inconvenience your clients, or most especially endanger
their lives. It's still better to progress gradually and succeed little by little while putting out your best
effort rather than achieving quick success through breaking the law and engaging in unethical behavior.
Because you won't thrive fully or help your firm expand if you don't follow ethical standards when
conducting business. Instead, it will negatively impact both you and your business.
The short film taught me that we must give importance to and uphold business ethics when the
time comes for us to enter the workforce or launch our own company. If we want our business to last
longer as newcomers to the business world, we must make wise decisions and adhere business ethics
and standards. We must avoid actions that might harm our business while also avoiding harming other
people. While it is necessary for us to develop successfully, other people's safety and lives are as
important. Another thing is that we should be mindful of any ethical dilemmas that may arise as we
enter the business world. So that we can keep an eye on our behavior and prevent engaging in unethical
behavior and breaking the law without realizing it. In which case understanding and upholding business
ethics plays a significant role in the success and expansion of every organization. It acts as a guide for us
so that we can continue to do business correctly and make the best decisions possible.