Organizations in the Movies: The Legend of the Dysfunctional System

by Stephen B. Sloane

Overview

The central theme of Organizations in the Movies is that organizations can be functional with respect to accomplishing their purpose or mission, and at the same time be dysfunctional with respect to fulfilling the needs and satisfying the values of their members. The conflict between organizational and individual interests is explored by examining a series of case studies, which are enhanced by concepts and theory, presented in the form of movie plots. The analysis results in individual coping strategies that link the level of analysis of the individual with that of the organized system and synthesizes the perspective of social science and art.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761824343
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	12/10/2002
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	152
Product dimensions:	5.36(w) x 8.48(h) x 0.43(d)

About the Author

Stephen B. Sloane is Associate Professor of Government, Saint Mary's College of California.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgements Chapter 3 Seeking the Truth in Fiction Chapter 4 The Silver Screen and the Organizational Setting Chapter 5 Fragility of Harmony: The Case of Network Chapter 6 Complexity of Purpose: The Case of Twelve O'clock High Chapter 7 The Problem of Multiple Role: The Cases of Electric Horseman; In Pursuit of Honor; Lost in America Chapter 8 The Problem of Isolation: The Case of Groundhog Day Chapter 9 The Problem of Location: Hierarchy: The Cases of Twelve O'clock High; Patton; The Caine Mutiny; Catch 22 Chapter 10 The Problem of Location: Specialization: The Case of Executive Suite Chapter 11 The Problem of Professionalism: The Cases of The Right Stuff; A Few Good Men Chapter 12 Fear of the Future: The Cases of 2001 A Space Odyssey; Rollerball Chapter 13 Coping Strategies; Directing Your Own Movie Chapter 14 Conclusion Chapter 15 References Chapter 16 Index

Editorial Reviews

A perfect text for a university course but readable for any reader interested in the sociology of film...

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A perfect text for a university course but readable for any reader interested in the sociology of film...

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