Film Management

post has two assignments

International Management and Film David Lynch’s 2001 film Mulholland Drive can be interpreted very differently
according to the multiple levels of meaning (referential, explicit, implicit and symptomatic) that can be used to analyze and
critique films for their content and metaphors on management. The film also offers several narratives and metaphors for
how Hollywood films are managed as a key driver in how the plot of the film progresses. In this sense, it is possible to see
both elements of Bell and Wasko in the film.

Your assignment is to attempt an analysis of the film using concepts and practices by both Bell and Wasko. The plot of
Mulholland Drive is impenetrable to most spectators who view the film for the first time. I have provided an article
(Wyman, Garrione & Klein, 2001: "Everything you were afraid to ask about Mulholland Drive") to help you
understand some of the seemingly mysterious narrative, symbols and plot devices according to one of the dominant
interpretations of the film.
The approach would be to pick out key concepts from Bell and show how those play out in the film. You can also look at
the wealth of information provided by other interpretations on the film that you can uncover from google. A minimum
length to adequately cover this topic should be 3 pages,

2: Human Relations in Administration

True/False
1. The human relations between leaders and followers is affected by leadership style. ____
2. The participative style entails low-directive-low supportive behavior and is appropriate when interacting with
outstanding employees. ____
3. Performance is based solely on motivation? ____
4. An individual’s performance generally declines when it is measured and evaluated. ____
5. The use of coercive power is particularly appropriate for people with weak (or no) position power. ____
6. During an interview, it is considered good etiquette to wait for the interviewer to bring up the topic of salary and
benefits. ____
7. Norms are fixed and generally do not change over time to meet the needs of the group. ____
8. With the trend toward self-directed teams, workplace meetings are happening less often. ____
9. The rating scale is a performance appraisal method that is used to evaluate employee performance from best to
worst. ____
10. Some of the signs that an organization may have a climate problem include high rates of tardiness, absenteeism
and turnover. ____
11. Affirmative action is a recruitment tool to bring formerly disadvantaged workers into the workforce. ____
12. Employees who witness, but are not subjected to, sexual harassment on the job cannot sue for sexual harassment.
____

Multiple Choice: 2 points each

13. This management style involves high-directive-low-supportive behavior and is appropriate when interacting with
low-capability employees.
A. Autocratic
B. Consultative
C. Participative
D. Laissez-faire

14. Which of the following trust dimensions is the most important when one person assesses another’s
trustworthiness?
A. Integrity
B. Competence
C. Loyalty
D. Openness

15. People with high need for achievement work well under all of the following conditions EXCEPT.
A. Non-routine situations
B. Challenging situations
C. Competitive situations
D. No-feedback situations

16. Which of the following country values self-accomplishment more than group accomplishment and loyalty?
A. Australia
B. Singapore
C. Mexico
D. Japan

17. A person can increase their _________ power by ________.
A. Expert: attending training sessions
B. Legitimate; attending seminars and meetings
C. Connection; having the ability to hire, discipline and fire employees
D. Referent; expanding their network of contacts

18. Most day to day business interactions are based on _____________ power.
A. Coercive
B. Connection
C. Referent
D. Legitimate

19. Identify, among the following, the number of people that would comfortably form a cohesive group.
A. One to three
B. Three to nine
C. Ten to fifteen
D. Fifteen to twenty

20. This person distracts the team from the agenda items and often likes to complain and criticize.
A. Wanderer
B. Arguer
C. Bored member
D. Talker

21. ________________is the relatively enduring quality of the internal environment of the organization as perceived by
its members.
A. Organizational climate
B. Organizational culture
C. Morale
D. Status quo

22. Under the __________________agenda of team building, the team evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of its
process.
A. Process and structure evaluation
B. Problem identification
C. Problem solving
D. Training

23. This is the average cost of making “reasonable accommodations” to employee the disabled.
A. $25
B. $120
C. $500
D. $1000

24. Which of the following is NOT an area where discrimination is common?
A. Selection
B. Training
C. Compensation
D. Evaluation

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Short- Answer Questions: 2 points each

25. Before selecting one of the seven leadership styles, you should consider three things. What are they?

26. Identify three characteristics that substitute for leaders
27. Identify three simple ways that managers can enrich jobs.

28. What does an open-door policy mean:

29. Status is based on a number of factors. Identify five of them.

30. Name four basic reactions that people often have to change.

31. What is the first thing you should do when handling a complaint that involves something that you or your
company did wrong
32. List seven areas of global diversity.

Fill In the Blanks: 2 points each

33. The leadership trait theory assumes that there are distinctive _________characteristics accounting for leadership
effectiveness.

34. The three types of trust in organizational human relations are based on ___________, knowledge and
identification.

35. Managers should use the appropriate level of participation for the employees’ ________________.

36. With the ingratiation tactic, you are friendly and give __________to put the person in a good mood before making
your request.

37. Norms are developed ______________as the group members interact through the routine of the team.

38. ____________is a state of mind based on employees’ attitudes and satisfaction with the organization.

39. The term ________________applies to jobs that are distinctly different but require similar levels of ability and have
the same pay scale.

40. The __________is an invisible barrier to advancement that is based on bias.
Essay Questions: 10 points each

1. State how reinforcement is used to increase performance

2. Describe five influencing tactics and give an example of each.

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