¶ … Borrowed" Material Interestingly, the word borrow denotes that a particular item will be return after being used for a specific purpose. Silliman (2010) carefully illustrates the mental paradigm of many artists today. Using the work of others is deemed common practice, especially in light of the sea of information floating on the Internet. However, copyright infringement is likened to plagiarism, which is a serious offense with unethical underpinnings. Claiming the work of others, without expressed permission granted, breeds a lack of integrity. Ironically, society has a disdain for people who cheat; yet, they embrace the concept of borrowing the material of others. For a closer analysis, the AMA eight-step evaluation process was used to glean a deeper insight.

Discovery Key Facts

Sam is a freelance editor and photographer who needed employment.

Disorganized producer, main sponsor of a major TV show, hires Sam to complete a project with a very tight deadline.

3. Sam is tasked to find pictures of the ocean, the redwoods and Lake Tahoe," that corresponded to the audio in which he did not personally author.

4. Permission of copyright material was needed, but the time required would exceed the deadline.

5. Sam experienced internal conflict; as an artist, he knew that acquiring permission was the ethical move. Nevertheless, the producer did not feel the need to seek approval, and he told Sam not to pursue it. However, Sam sought approval anyway.

6. Without author's approval to proceed, Sam violated copyright laws by infringing upon the owner's rights the picture of the redwoods. Luckily, the approval for material arrived after completion of the commercial. However, if request was denied, the commercial process was irreversible, plus the question of subordination would have been a pressing issue.

Determine Main...

Having limited time places people into precarious positions that may yield unfavorable results. Oftentimes, one will feel that the most expeditious way to handle a situation is to quickly borrow ideas, thoughts, or works of others. Why reinvent the wheel unnecessarily? Seemingly, this permeates the minds of many, which is certainly characteristic of Sam and the producer.
Identify Components - Deeper Analysis

Because of poor planning, Sam and the producer spawned pressing areas of concern. Hence, the various components of poor planning resulted in the following:

1. Subpar performance will ensue, producing poor quality product or service.

2. Windows of opportunities may be missed, creating the need to react quickly.

3. Economics may be the driving force, causing the need to make more revenue.

4. Engagement in unethical behavior, fostering resentment and fear in relationship.

Generate Solutions

Possible solutions to mitigate and to prevent future poor planning are as follows:

Proactively schedule all project tasks using a project management tool.

Implement communication mediums to enhance interactions.

Using sites offering various pictures under a free license.

Evaluate Solutions

In evaluating the various solutions, the followings are ranked from best to worst:

1. Proactively schedule all project tasks using a project management tool.

The produce should create an overall project work plan before the project begins. Hence, this helps to estimate the total project effort: duration, scope, issues, risks, communication, and expectations. Additionally, the produce also needs to ensure…