The Reality TV Controversies

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Case Details:			Price:
Case Code	:	BECG013	For delivery in electronic format: Rs. 300; For delivery through courier (within India): Rs. 300 + Rs. 25 for Shipping & Handling Charges Themes Ethics in Business
Case Length	:	10 Pages
Period	:	2001-2002
Pub. Date	:	2002
Teaching Note	:	Available
Organization	:	Fox TV, Parents TV Council
Industry	:	Media, Entertainment and Information
Countries	:	USA

Abstract:

The case is intended to give an insight into reality TV programming and the controversies surrounding it.

It explores in detail the trends in reality TV programming and the severe criticism it received from various groups worldwide.

The case also discusses the moral and ethical responsibility of TV networks and the viewers who encourage such shows

Issues:

» Understand the evolution and genres of TV programming.

» Analyse the impact of reality TV programming on the social, moral and ethical values of the viewers.

» Examine the role of TV networks in safeguarding the ethical and moral values of society.

» Determine the role of the viewer in encouraging reality TV shows.

» Discuss the scope for balancing the need for TV ratings and with the social obligations of TV networks.

» Examine the future of reality TV shows in the light of mounting opposition against such shows.