Management in the Movies Assignment 3
Analyze this video clip and answer the video questions
Topic: Decision-Making
The Family Man – length – 2:33
Overview
The decision Jack and Kate have made is for Jack to go to London for a great internship opportunity. Kate believes (correctly) that their relationship will be damaged. Jack believes that it will not change.
Video Questions
1. How do Jack and Kate use the decision-making process to come to a conclusion about Jack’s going to London?
2. What criteria are used to make a decision?
3. What role did emotion play in Kate’s choice? In Jack’s?
Analyze the video clip and answer the video questions.
Topic: The Manager as Planner and Strategist
Blackhawk Down – “The Plan” – length – 2:49
Overview
This clip shows the meeting that covers the assault plan for the abduction of Aidid’s cabinet members in Mogadishu, Somalia. This clip is a good example of the four parts of planning – unity, accuracy, continuity and flexibility.This clip is also a good example of how centralized decision making affects the execution of a plan in a dynamic environment.
Video Questions
1. Were there any problems with the General’s plan?
2. Did the soldiers have any feedback or disagreement with any aspect of the plan? Should a manager ask for feedback from subordinates when planning?
3. How do the four parts of planning apply to this plan?
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