The advent of film has meant that we are able to capture in great detail - and often inadvertently - the enduring aspects of our working lives. Reading Management and Organisation in Film provides a new framework for understanding organizational theory and its development in a vital new way.
Provides a critical historical analysis of representations of management and organizations in film
Using a diverse range of classic and contemporary films from 1920s to present day to explore common scenic conventions (drone worker; corporate executive; career girl), the book argues that these representations provide important insights into enduring concerns about the role of organizations
Beautifully illustrated with stills from the last one hundred years of film
An easy reference glossary introduces students to any unfamiliar film studies and management concepts
Provides a critical commentary on mainstream knowledge about organizations
Covers themes such as identity, globalization, business ethics, gender, power and organizational behaviour
Contains 'Film in Focus' and 'Further Resources' boxed features as well as a supporting website offering lesson plans
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Emma Bell
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