1.watch one movie or TV series you selected if, after reading the description and comments, you are confident it is related to management and you can learn good lessons from it. You may need to watch it more than once and take notes to distill the management lessons you have learned from it.
. 2.After watching the movie or TV series, write down the management concepts and lessons you have learned from the movie or TV series and post them here. Make sure you use one paragraph for each lesson, summarize the lesson first, and then give enough support for your point. In the beginning, please give the title of the movie or TV series, and if it is outside the list here, provide a brief one-sentence synopsis and justify why you select it and how it is related to management.
The Social Network (2010), e.g. vision, strategy, long term growth vs. short term profit, etc.
Founder (2016), e.g. the importance of vision, making critical decisions to protect your business interests, etc.
Jobs (2013), e.g. what bad management styles to avoid (pls. don’t take the obnoxious side of Steve Jobs as a role model!)
Aviator (2004), e.g. life of business and entrepreneurship
Pirates of Silicon Valley (1999), e.g. power of technology and trends, management styles, etc.
Deadline and Rubric: Students need to complete their post by 11:59 pm Thursdays. In addition, students need to comment on two other students posts by 11:59 pm Sundays. Please see rubric for evaluation criteria.
Important: Please organize/mark your answers according to the number of order/title of question:
Subject: Movie or TV series title
1. Short description of the movie or TV series
2. (A) Why you choose this movie or TV series? (B) How does the movie or TV series help you relate to any particular Management concepts? You need to specify the Management concepts from the textbook and elaborate your answer.
3. Two Lessons Learned (at least identify two lessons. Summarize the lesson first, and then give enough support for your point.)
Dante Alighieri played a critical role in the literature world through his poem Divine Comedy that was written in the 14th century. The poem contains Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. The Inferno is a description of the nine circles of torment that are found on the earth. It depicts the realms of the people that have gone against the spiritual values and who, instead, have chosen bestial appetite, violence, or fraud and malice. The nine circles of hell are limbo, lust, gluttony, greed and wrath. Others are heresy, violence, fraud, and treachery. The purpose of this paper is to examine the Dante’s Inferno in the perspective of its portrayal of God’s image and the justification of hell.
In this epic poem, God is portrayed as a super being guilty of multiple weaknesses including being egotistic, unjust, and hypocritical. Dante, in this poem, depicts God as being more human than divine by challenging God’s omnipotence. Additionally, the manner in which Dante describes Hell is in full contradiction to the morals of God as written in the Bible. When god arranges Hell to flatter Himself, He commits egotism, a sin that is common among human beings (Cheney, 2016). The weakness is depicted in Limbo and on the Gate of Hell where, for instance, God sends those who do not worship Him to Hell. This implies that failure to worship Him is a sin.
God is also depicted as lacking justice in His actions thus removing the godly image. The injustice is portrayed by the manner in which the sodomites and opportunists are treated. The opportunists are subjected to banner chasing in their lives after death followed by being stung by insects and maggots. They are known to having done neither good nor bad during their lifetimes and, therefore, justice could have demanded that they be granted a neutral punishment having lived a neutral life. The sodomites are also punished unfairly by God when Brunetto Lattini is condemned to hell despite being a good leader (Babor, T. F., McGovern, T., & Robaina, K. (2017). While he commited sodomy, God chooses to ignore all the other good deeds that Brunetto did.
Finally, God is also portrayed as being hypocritical in His actions, a sin that further diminishes His godliness and makes Him more human. A case in point is when God condemns the sin of egotism and goes ahead to commit it repeatedly. Proverbs 29:23 states that “arrogance will bring your downfall, but if you are humble, you will be respected.” When Slattery condemns Dante’s human state as being weak, doubtful, and limited, he is proving God’s hypocrisy because He is also human (Verdicchio, 2015). The actions of God in Hell as portrayed by Dante are inconsistent with the Biblical literature. Both Dante and God are prone to making mistakes, something common among human beings thus making God more human.
To wrap it up, Dante portrays God is more human since He commits the same sins that humans commit: egotism, hypocrisy, and injustice. Hell is justified as being a destination for victims of the mistakes committed by God. The Hell is presented as being a totally different place as compared to what is written about it in the Bible. As a result, reading through the text gives an image of God who is prone to the very mistakes common to humans thus ripping Him off His lofty status of divine and, instead, making Him a mere human. Whether or not Dante did it intentionally is subject to debate but one thing is clear in the poem: the misconstrued notion of God is revealed to future generations.
References
Babor, T. F., McGovern, T., & Robaina, K. (2017). Dante’s inferno: Seven deadly sins in scientific publishing and how to avoid them. Addiction Science: A Guide for the Perplexed, 267.
Cheney, L. D. G. (2016). Illustrations for Dante’s Inferno: A Comparative Study of Sandro Botticelli, Giovanni Stradano, and Federico Zuccaro. Cultural and Religious Studies, 4(8), 487.
Verdicchio, M. (2015). Irony and Desire in Dante’s” Inferno” 27. Italica, 285-297.
Subject: A New Chapter: Embracing Emotional Intelligence for Team Success
Dear Team,
I’m excited to officially introduce myself as your new Customer Service Manager. I’m committed to fostering a positive and supportive work environment where we can all thrive.
As we embark on this new journey together, I want to emphasize the importance of humility. By embracing humility, we create a culture of openness, respect, and continuous improvement. We acknowledge our strengths and weaknesses, learn from our mistakes, and seek feedback from others.
Subject: A New Chapter: Embracing Emotional Intelligence for Team Success
Dear Team,
I’m excited to officially introduce myself as your new Customer Service Manager. I’m committed to fostering a positive and supportive work environment where we can all thrive.
As we embark on this new journey together, I want to emphasize the importance of humility. By embracing humility, we create a culture of openness, respect, and continuous improvement. We acknowledge our strengths and weaknesses, learn from our mistakes, and seek feedback from others.
Emotional Intelligence: Our Path to Success
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is a powerful tool that can enhance our interpersonal relationships, improve our decision-making, and boost our overall job performance. Let’s explore how we can apply EQ to our daily interactions:
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Self-Awareness:
- Emotional Awareness: Understanding our own emotions and how they influence our behavior.
- By recognizing our emotions, we can manage them effectively and respond thoughtfully to situations. For example, if we feel overwhelmed, we can take a step back, practice deep breathing, and approach the situation with a clear mind.
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Self-Management:
- Emotional Self-Control: Regulating our emotions to avoid impulsive or destructive behavior.
- By practicing self-control, we can maintain a positive attitude, even in challenging situations. For instance, if a customer is angry, we can remain calm and empathetic, de-escalating the situation.
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Social Awareness:
- Empathy: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others.
- By practicing empathy, we can build stronger relationships with our colleagues and customers. For example, if a team member is going through a difficult time, we can offer support and understanding.
- Unconscious Bias: Recognizing and addressing unconscious bias can help us make fair and equitable decisions. For example, we can be mindful of stereotypes and assumptions when interacting with colleagues and customers from diverse backgrounds.
- Cognitive Biases: Understanding cognitive biases, such as confirmation bias and the halo effect, can help us make more accurate judgments and decisions. For instance, we can be cautious about jumping to conclusions and seek out alternative perspectives.
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Relationship Management:
- Influence: The ability to persuade others and build relationships.
- By developing strong relationships with our colleagues and customers, we can create a positive and collaborative work environment. For example, we can use effective communication and active listening to build trust and respect.
- Teamwork: Working effectively with others to achieve common goals.
- By fostering teamwork, we can improve problem-solving, innovation, and overall job satisfaction.
By embracing these elements of emotional intelligence, we can create a more positive, productive, and supportive work environment. Let’s work together to build a strong, empathetic, and high-performing team.
Best regards, [Your Name] Customer Service Manager Corollary Marketing Inc.
