CINEMATIC DEPICTIONS OF BUSINESS: REALISM, ETHICS, AND EDUCATION
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i1.2024.894Keywords:
Cinematic Representations, Communication Styles, Ethical Considerations, Leadership Dynamics, Realism in Movies, Educational RelevanceAbstract [English]
This study examines how business language and context are depicted in select movies, as well as their representations, accuracy, and impacts on educational relevance and societal perception. Through a comparative analysis, this study analyzes diverse communication styles, leadership dynamics, and ethical considerations in movies such as "The Social Network," "The Wolf of Wall Street," "Office Space," "The Big Short," and "Margin Call." To assess the realism of their depictions of real-world situations, this study analyzes how these movies portray business scenarios within popular culture. Furthermore, it explores how cinematic representations influence perceptions of business ethics, practices, and leadership, providing insight into how movies affect societal attitudes about business. Finally, the study highlights how analyzing cinematic portrayals of business language and context can enhance critical thinking skills among students of business and enhance ethical awareness. The results of this research have highlighted the nuanced and multifaceted nature of cinematic representations, and their educational value has been highlighted.
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