...The Devil Wears Prada” Analysis As with nearly any group, organizations contain and operate among many different dynamics. Within these dynamics emerges the potential for creativity, diversity, teamwork, exploration, and success. Included in those dynamics, however, is also the potential for dangerous and/or unhealthy practices, which ultimately effect not only the organization but the individuals within the organization as well. Caustic or authoritative managed organizations can also attain success within a negative atmosphere. In fact some organizations thrive on these types of tactics to remain competitive in a particular industry. A fictitional example of this type of organization and the dynamics found within the organization can be found in the film “The Devil Wears Prada.” This essay will review and analyze the organizational structure within the magazine “Runway,” in the film. The film industry is filled with examples of the benefits of teams, the collective process, and success attained when working toward a common goal. On the other side of the spectrum, however, is “The Devil Wears Prada,” which provides illustration of potentially harmful and aggressive managerial practices used for the purpose of attaining perfection, esteem, and notoriety at all costs. One of the most constant themes within the film is the aggressive and tyrannical behavior of the Meryl Streep character Miranda, who is the boss at the magazine. Her expectations are so high,...
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...The Divel Wears Prada Movie Project Principles of Management, BUS 499 Dr. Hayat Habhab Group Members: Deema Al-Humaidhi, PAM153 Asmaa Zahran, PAM159 Hanadi Arwa Razan Table of Content Title page ……………………………………………………..1 Table of content …………….……………………………....... 2 Introduction ……………………………………………….…. 3 Data Collection ……………………………………………… 5 Personality Analysis ……………………………….………… 6 Supported theories …………………………..……………….. 9 Conclusion ………………………………………………….... References ………………………………………………….… 14 Introduction The “Devil Wears Prada” is a 2006 comedy-drama film based on Weinberger’s 2003 novel of the same name , it’s includes different types of personality and characteristics in different jobs occupation and it’s a good topic to explain the organizational behavior and its aspects in the real business life. Organizational behavior is the study of both group and individual performance and activity within an organization. It examines human behavior in a work environment and determines its impact on job structure, performance, communication, motivation, leadership, etc. The movie is about Andria Sacks a newly graduate girl from Northwestern University who aspire to be a journalist and writer. After she graduated she start applying for a job, through Elias Clark recruitment agency she got a job in the Runway fashion Magazine in New York city that job “a million girl would die for”, She was hired as the second assistant to Miranda...
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...to write an essay of 2,000 words (excluding references) on one of the following topics. ______________________________________________________________________________ Option 1: What kind of organizational culture would you like to belong to? Your answer should include discussions of theory and examples covered in weeks 1-5 of this module. INTRODUCTION Organizational culture is defined and constrained the ethics and performances that contribute to the psychological environment and distinctive community of an organization. An article represented to consider the importance of culture in attaining extra ordinary of organizational effectiveness according to a noted publication In Search of Excellence by Peters and Waterman (1982). This procreated many consequent publications on how to cope organizational culture (Deal & Kennedy 1982). Organizations prospects, proficiencies, viewpoint, and the ethics that clamp it together and is conveyed in its self-perception, communication with the external world, inner workings, and forthcoming opportunities comprises an organizational culture. Organizational culture is comprised on common behaviors, customs, opinions and written and unwritten guidelines that have been created in excess period and are deliberated effective. Organizational culture is also termed as corporate culture; it is presented to the degree to which lack of restrictions is permitted in decision making, emerging new thoughts, and individual appearance. Nevertheless...
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...|[pic] |MAN 385: Leadership Development | | |Fall 2011, #04693 | Professor Deidra Stephens, Ph.D. Office CBA 5.133 Phone 232-3780 E-Mail deidra.stephens@mccombs.utexas.edu Course Web Page via Blackboard Class Date/Time/Location Tuesdays, 3:30-6:30 p.m., GSB 5.154 Office Hours By Appointment Course Description & Objectives The Texas MBA program is designed to develop influential business leaders. The MBA Program has identified four fundamental and broad pillars of leadership: knowledge and understanding, communication and collaboration, responsibility and integrity, and a worldview of business and society. This class is designed to help students develop a deeper understanding of their leadership capabilities in the context of business. During the first year of their Texas MBA program, students engage in co-curricular programs, services, and leadership roles that are designed primarily to develop their skills. These activities are meant to introduce students to a wide variety of topics, help them hone in on their own strengths and weaknesses, and provide them with a foundation from which they can further their leadership development into their second year. The task during the...
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...Annual report 2013 Looking forward to the future Dear Fellow Stockholder, move ahead of our peers. This unique culture allows us to attract and keep the best leaders and talent because it provides opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. That spirit will remain a cornerstone for us, to the benefit of our viewers, colleagues and investors. Shareholders of 21st Century Fox will see value driven by a commitment to bring consumers across the globe the very best stories in film and television, the greatest moments in sports, unrivaled TV news coverage, and an array of satellite products and services that deliver Rupert Murdoch, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, 21st Century Fox the world like never before. Our potential to expand our franchises outside the U.S. is limitless, and, with many international markets still in their infancy, largely untapped. It is through this lens – dynamic content, global reach and entrepreneurial culture – that we view both the foundation and future of 21st Century Fox. While I’m not one to look back, the past 12 months have made me especially proud. At the same time, our prospects for the next 12 months and beyond are as bright as ever. The following review of our cable business, sports programming, broadcast network, film and television assets and satellite services is a snapshot of the strong foundation we have built over the years, which will serve us well as we focus on the opportunities that lie ahead. Business Segment Overview...
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