Wuthering Heights - TV 1998 (full version)

Course Objectives

In order to facilitate the informed analysis and maximum appreciation of British literature and films, this course spends considerable time introducing the major theory of adaptation-, popular culture-, and film studies.  It then delves deeply into the rich history of film, and of cinematic adaptations specifically, before concluding with a special emphasis on current issues in adaptation studies. Read more...

Some Useful Resources for Studying Film (Introductory)
	Understanding Film: How to Read a Film: Movies, Media, and Beyond, James Monaco;
	Style & Technical Matter: Film Style and Technology: History and Analysis, Barry Salt ;
	Film Theory: Film Theory and Criticism, Braudy and Cohen;
	Film History: an Introduction (readings 11/18/22/24/26), Bordwell, Thompson;
	Film History: “History of American Cinema” Series California, Musser/Bower; Film and Literature: An Introduction and Reader, Timothy Corrigan; Film and Literature: The Cambridge Companion to Literature on Screen, Cartmell and Whelehan; Adaptation and Appropriation, Julie Sanders.

      

Final Assignment for MGT 602 Organisational Behaviour

Course: MGT 602 Organisational Behaviour Professor: Anh Tho AndresModule: F (2013)
Due Date: December 19, 2013 with Oral Presentation in classFinal Assignment 

Question for assignment:

1.       Based on your mid-term assignment which had helped you to identify your dream job. Now the task is about to find the ideal employer for your ideal job and justify your choice. Use the following steps:

a. Investigate the company through non-traditional sources listed above:

i. Request annual report of the company;
ii. Find out about products and services from the sales office
iii. Find out about the company culture on FB, web, blog, employee forum, news release.

b. Take action:

i. Under Career opportunities of their website, find out the job profile that best suits your career plans and personality. Refer the job profile of the position you are applying. Note that this has been done for mid-term assignment. Those who have not submitted the documents still have a chance to complete it by 19 December.
ii. Find out the name and title of the director of the department who has the authority to hire you.
iii. Send in your job application which includes: coverletter (letter of motivation), résumé (including references). Note that this has been given as mid-term assignment. However you must adapt the letter of motivation which describes your interest in the company, including company information that indicates that you have done research on the company, and explains how you can benefit the company. You have to submit a report from the results of your investigation under a and re-adapt your letter of motivation under b.

  

3.      Reference reading material: 

Sharon K Ferrett,  Strategies – Getting and keeping the Job you want, pp. 48-49, chapter 2, Exploring and Networking, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

“Knowing how to research jobs and companies is crucial to a successful job search. There are 2 main paths for discovering what jobs are available (and most suited to your skills and personality).

One is the traditional path using newspaper ads, advertisements, and employment agencies [...]

The non traditional path for exploring the job market includes networking through both professional and trade organisations and researching jobs through various publications.”

[…]

Nontraditional Sources include:

1.       Library

2.       Phone book

3.       Community

4.       Organisations

5.       Observation

6.       Internship"

“Nation branding – Key for the Success of States in Transition” | Institute for Cultural Diplomacy BLOG

Excellent speech and Impressive Achievement by H.E. Eka Tkeshelashvili

Biography

Eka Tkeshelashvili was appointed to her first government post as Deputy Minister of Justice of Georgia on February 1, 2004. Afterwards she was appointed as Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs on September 1, 2005 and then became a Chairperson of the Tbilisi Court of Appeal from May 1, 2006 to August 1, 2007. Ms. Tkeshelashvili served as Minister of Justice of Georgia from August 1, 2007 to February 1, 2008, and as Prosecutor General of Georgia from February to May 2008. On May 5, 2008 she was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, this she held until December 5, 2008. In December 2008, she was appointed to head the National Security Council.  From 2010 to 2012, she was Vice Prime Minister for Reintegration. She is currently president of Georgian Institute for Strategic Studies.

“Nation branding — key for the success of States in Transition”

A Lecture by Former Vice Prime-Minister, State Minister of Georgia for Reintegration; Former Foreign Minister, Eka Tkeshelashvili

“…National branding basically for the country at the 20^th century and the end of it, you have many actors at the global scene which are already well established and then the national branding really encompasses more for streamlining what could be the new elements of the branding rather than an initial start-up of creating even the basic understanding about the country…”

“Nation branding – Key for the Success of States in Transition” | Institute for Cultural Diplomacy BLOG

(Source: Institute of Cultural Diplomacy, culturaldiplomacy.org)

Employability Skills - Learning

Employability Skills - Initiative and Enterprise

Employability Skills - Planning and Organising

Employability Skills - Teamwork

Employability Skills - Communication Skills Part 2

Employability Skills - Communication - Part 1

Introducing Employability Skills

Highest paying Jobs without a Degree 2013 Online Interview

Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs In The World 2013

Cross-Cultural Issues: How Culture Affects Political, Economic and Legal environments

In relation with D.1 - Organisational Culture and Cross Cultural Issues (MGT 602)

Saudi Arabia Case Study: Role of women, attitude towards insurance, business discussion in public)
Some issues to consider:
1. intercultural management issues include:
- Team management
- Leadership
- Organisational Structure
- Core values
- Communications
- Conflict resolution
- Implementation of intercultural managementt in transnational corporations:
- commitment by managers
- management styles
- Nationalism
2. Finance: Based on personal relationship depending on culture. this affect business (loan, investment, other contractual relationship)
3. Marketing (Publicity, Packaging, Price, communication with customers)
4. HRM (codes of conduct, ethical and legal behaviour, recruitment based on merit or family ties, social status, gender)
Hence need of understanding cultures and local conditions
Managing diversity of workforce
_organisational behaviour
-Work practices and policies
-strong corporate culture
5. Cross Cultural negotiations
- Ethics
- Trust
- Style of communication
- Knowledge of culture
- Context for negotiation
See Geert Hofstede cultural dimensions model
- Individualism / Collective Index (IDV)
- Power Distance index (PDI)
- Uncertainty Avoidance Index (UAI)
- Masculinity/Feminity index (MAS)
6. Production and Operations
-Cultural attitude towards cost, quality, technology, flexibility, technical training, learning, blue collar work, coordination, materials management, efficiency, innovation, research & development etc. as determining elements for a firm to establish in a country.
7. Business practices and customs
- Language
- Knowledge of business cultural, management attitudes, business methods, religious practices, business tempo, political structure, family loyalty
 8. Business ethics
- What is right? What is legal?
- Issues of bribery
- Can law and penalties reduce corruption practices
9. Corporate culture as melting pot should enhance economic performance without losing the sight of different cultures within a firm.
- Need to develop transcultural competencies.

MGT602: Module 8 Overview

Description of Module

This Module is about change. We describe environmental forces that require managers to implement comprehensive change programs. We also consider why people and organizations often resist change and how this resistance can be overcome. We review various processes for managing organizational change. We also discuss contemporary work stress issues for today’s managers.

Required Readings

Textbook, ch. 16

Final Project “Analyzing your organization”

Review the answers you submitted for your Analyzing Your Organization questions throughout this course.  Write a three-page summary of what you've learned through this course.  How have your views and beliefs regarding your organization changed since the beginning of the course?Submit Final Project (organize all the parts in one paper)

MGT602: Module 7 Overview

Description of Module

This Module examines some of the various means in which organizations can be structured for maximum effectiveness.

Organizational culture: the effects culture as on members within the organization; how members learn the culture; and how it can be changed

Required Readings

Textbook, ch. 14 -15

Discussion Question

DQ 13: Summarize why managers want to create boundaryless organizations

Post your initial response (100 words minimum) and respond to two student postings. Initial responses should contain substantial content and incorporate concepts, terms, and theories from the learning material.

Due Date: Due on Wednesday, December 19, 2013

DQ 14: Contrast organizational culture and job satisfaction

Post your initial response (100 words minimum) and respond to two student postings. Initial responses should contain substantial content and incorporate concepts, terms, and theories from the learning material.

Due Date: Due on Thursday, December 20, 2013

MGT602: Module 6 Overview

Description of Module

For anything to be accomplished in an organization people must use both power and politics.  While often looked at as negative aspects of organizations, both power and politics are the means by which organizations and individuals get objectives accomplished.

Managers in organizations need to be able to effectively deal with conflict and to negotiate with people inside and outside of the organization. These two skill sets are critical for managerial success.

Required Readings

Textbook, ch. 12 -13

Discussion Question

DQ 11: What are the ways to use political behavior effectively?

Post your initial response (100 words minimum) and respond to two student postings. Initial responses should contain substantial content and incorporate concepts, terms, and theories from the learning material.

Due Date: Due on Wednesday Dec 11, 2013

DQ 12: Must all the conflicts be negotiated and resolved?

Post your initial response (100 words minimum) and respond to two student postings. Initial responses should contain substantial content and incorporate concepts, terms, and theories from the learning material.

Due Date: Due by on Thursday Dec 12, 2013

MGT602_Module 5 Overview

Description of Module

In order to be successful, managers must be able to communicate effectively. 

This module describes the communication process and the various ways managers communicate to employees.  Additionally, barriers to communication are presented.

Leaders can make the difference between success and failure. 

We'll look at the basic approaches to determining what makes an effective leader and what differentiates leaders from non-leaders.

Required Readings

Textbook, ch. 10-11

Discussion Question

DQ 9:  Identify and describe common barriers to effective communication.

Post your initial response (100 words minimum) and respond to two student postings. Initial responses should contain substantial content and incorporate concepts, terms, and theories from the learning material.

Due Date: Due on Wednesday, December 4, 2013

DQ 10:  Identify when leadership may not be necessary.

Post your initial response (100 words minimum) and respond to two student postings. Initial responses should contain substantial content and incorporate concepts, terms, and theories from the learning material.

Due Date: Due on Thursday, December 5, 2013

MGT602: Module 4 Overview

Description: 

The text thus far has been dealing with individual behavior.  Another important component of OB is group behavior.  This module will focus on how groups work and how to create effective teams.

Required Readings

Textbook, ch. 8-9

.

Discussion Question

DQ 7: Why does social loafing occur?

Post your initial response (100 words minimum) and respond to two student postings. Initial responses should contain substantial content and incorporate concepts, terms, and theories from the learning material.

Due Date: Due on Wednesday November 27, 2013

DQ 8:  What is the difference between a team and a group?

Post your initial response (100 words minimum) and respond to two student postings. Initial responses should contain substantial content and incorporate concepts, terms, and theories from the learning material.

Due Date: Due on Friday November 28, 2013

MGT602 : Module 3 Overview

Course Description

Motivation is one of the major areas of interest in OB.  Properly motivating a workforce can lead to gains in productivity, innovation, and employee retention.  This module will review the basics of motivation, assess the number of motivation series, and provide an integrative model that shows how the best of these theories fits together.

This module also builds on the last chapter and focuses on applying motivational concepts in the workplace.

Required Readings

Textbook, ch. 6-7

Discussion Questions

DQ 5: Explain why organizational justice can be considered a refinement of equity theory

Post your initial response (100 words minimum) and respond to two student postings. Initial responses should contain substantial content and incorporate concepts, terms, and theories from the learning material.

Due Date: Due by Wednesday November 20, 2013

DQ 6:  Can motivational theories be applied across cultures?

Post your initial response (100 words minimum) and respond to two student postings. Initial responses should contain substantial content and incorporate concepts, terms, and theories from the learning material.

Due Date: Due by Thursday November 21, 2013

MGT602 - Module 2 Overview

Module description

This module examines the effect of moods and emotions on the workplace.  Humans are emotional creatures, and to ignore this fact during work hours is inappropriate in the study of organizational behavior.  This chapter examines the causes of, and influences on, emotion.  Emotional intelligence is explored, as are the various ways emotions play out in the work environment.

Personality and values are major shapers of behavior.  In order for managers to predict behavior, they must know the personalities of those who work for them.  The module starts out with a review of the research on personality and its relationship to behavior and ends by describing how values shape many of our work-related behaviors.

The old saw is that “perception is reality” and managers must learn what “reality” their workers are reacting to in order to effectively predict behavior.  This module examines how perception acts to create an employee’s view of reality and modifies decision-making.

Required Readings

Textbook, ch. 3-5

Discussion Questions

DQ 3: What are the sources of stress and emotional labor for employees?

Post your initial response (100 words minimum) and respond to two student postings. Initial responses should contain substantial content and incorporate concepts, terms, and theories from the learning material.

Due Date: Due by Wednesday November 13, 2013

DQ 4: People often use shortcuts such as selective perception and stereotyping to judge other people more quickly.  What are the good and bad aspects of this type of perceptual “fast track”?

Post your initial response (100 words minimum) and respond to two student postings. Initial responses should contain substantial content and incorporate concepts, terms, and theories from the learning material.

Due Date: Due by Thursdday November 14, 2013