Geline Alyza M.

Borero Contemporary World

Bs Entrep 1-12

The Corporation: A Personal Reflection

This Corporation is a documentary film that explores the history, nature, and impact of modern
business corporations in the country. Based on a book by Joel Bakan, the film uses the DSM-IV
diagnostic criteria to show that corporations exhibit psychopathic traits, such as lack of empathy,
deceit, and disregard for the law. It also examines how corporations influence various aspects of
society, including politics, media, culture, environment, health, education, and human rights. The
film ends with a hopeful message about social activism, ethical consumerism, corporate
accountability, and alternative business models.

The Corporation is a documentary that made me think deeply about the role and impact of
corporations in our society. It has shown us how powerful and influential people in business or
other high positions have become that shape our economy, politics, culture and environment. I
learned how businesses often behave in harmful and unethical ways, and how they can be
compared to psychopaths with no empathy, remorse or conscience. One of the things I learned
from the movie is that businesses are artificial legal structures that are given rights and
privileges by law and are not inevitable or natural entities. I discovered that although
corporations were originally established to promote the common good, they eventually gained
more power and autonomy than individuals. I discovered that the law requires businesses to
maximize profit for their shareholders, regardless of social or environmental impact. I discovered
that businesses can sue, own property, have political influence, and even assert their freedom of
speech and human rights. Another thing I learned from the movie is that businesses use
different strategies and tactics to manipulate the public, media, government, and markets. I
learned that companies spend billions of dollars on advertising and public relations to create a
positive image and encourage consumers to buy their products and services. I found that
companies often lie, cheat, deceive or cover up their wrongdoings, such as environmental
damage, human rights violations, corruption or fraud. I have learned that sometimes companies
create fake grassroots movements or front groups to advance their interests or protest
regulations. I learned that companies also exploit workers, communities, and resources in
developing countries, where they can operate with less control and accountability.