You are to select and view ONE of the below movies or TV shows:
1. Darabont F. (1994). The Shawshank Redemption. Columbia Pictures
2. Osborne, M & Stevenson, J. (2008) Kung Fu Panda. Paramount Pictures
3. Miller, B. (2011). Moneyball. Columbia Pictures
4.McKay, A. (2015). The Big Short. Paramount Pictures
5. Nolan, C. (2023) Oppenheimer. Universal Pictures
After viewing the movie or TV show, select one of the supervisors (leaders).
B. Discuss THREE supervisory techniques, using specific examples from the movie or TV episode. Do not spend too much effort explaining the background or details of the scenario, get to the point of how they lead (or don’t).
C. Make sure to discuss the following topics:
i. Which of the supervisory techniques were effective? Why?
ii. Which supervisory techniques were not effective? Why?
iii. Pick one scene and discuss what you would have done differently as a supervisor and why.
iv. How does a high-stress environment affect supervisory techniques, as compared or a less stressful environment?
v. What supervisory trait do you most relate to and why? You should include a personal account from your life.
vi. Why do supervisors fail if they are using a “textbook” technique? Explain using the scenes from the movie/show or your own personal life to enhance your explanation.
If you have already seen the movie or TV show episode, you may “skim” it to refresh yourself.