Sarah Bertsche Brittney Sass Nithia Inderabudhi Jessica Ramirez Kimiya Oghabian
THE PLOT A naive young woman comes to New York and scores a job as the assistant to one of the city's biggest magazine editors, the ruthless and cynical Miranda Priestly (IMDb, 2006).
CHARACTERS Andy Miranda ( AKA Andrea) Andy’s boss Main character Editor-In-Chief of New assistant Runway magazine Emily Nigel Main assistant to the Andy’s mentor Editor-in-Chief Creative Director of Runway Magazine
So You Don’t Read Runway? Andy j ust moved to New York ★ is an aspiring journalist ★ New to the fashion industry ★ Lands the job as a junior personal assistant to ★ Miranda Priestly, the editor-in-chief of Runway fashion magazine. LOOK for how Miranda judge’s Andy’s competence and commitment as a new hire!
So You Don’t Read Runway? “I don’t know that much about fashion, but I’m smart, I learn fast, and I will work very hard.” The Situational Approach Andy is a D1 follower LOW competence /skills in the fashion industry ● MED-HIGH commitment to work hard ● Andy needs S1 directing Focus communication on goal development ● Leader needs to give instructions on how goals ● are to be achieved with little supportive behaviors
A Pile of Stuff Andy laughs about two belts that look exactly the same during a run through for a photoshoot and Miranda is not impressed. LOOK for type of power Miranda exerts with her knowledge….referent or expert?
A Pile of Stuff In this scene Miranda exerts one of the five bases of social power. She shows Expert Power which falls under Personal Power that is derived from being seen as likable and knowledgeable. Expert power comes from followers perceptions ● of the leader’s competence. Miranda’s subordinates view her as highly ● competent in their field. Miranda shows her knowledge and expertise in ● the fashion industry while telling Andy about the “cerulean” belts.
Weekend Plans Andy is trying to build a relationship with Emily. However, Emily is curt when she responds to her. LOOK for which LPC type each character is based on how they interact
Weekend Plans Contingency Theory ● DIfferent leadership styles work best contingent on the situation regarding leader- member relations, task structure, and position power Emily is a low LPC , who is ○ more task oriented Andy is a high LPC , who is ○ more relationship oriented
The Big Makeover In this scene we see Nigel, Andy’s fellow co- worker, give Andy a makeover. how upset Andy’s reaction is to the treatment that LOOK she receives by her fellow co-workers. Also, LOOK how the other co-workers react to Andy’s new makeover.
The Big Makeover The Leader-Member Exchange Theory ● This theory explains how individuals create leadership networks. ● This is an example of group v.s. out group described in the Leader-Member Exchange Theory. ● This is also an example of Stranger to Acquaintance Phase
I NEED THE NEW HARRY POTTER BOOK Andy was assigned the task to drop off the Runway editorial book in Miranda’s house without disturbing her. However, she failed! This is where Andy’s boss punishes her by designating a difficult task against her will. LOOK for what kind of leadership Miranda is using against Andy!
I NEED THE NEW HARRY POTTER BOOK Coercive Power Miranda wanted to punish Andy by giving her a difficult task Use of force to effect a change in Andy ● ● Threatened the stability of Andy’s job Was interested in her own goals with ● seldom interest for her assistant Coercion runs counter to working WITH ● followers to achieve a common goal However, Andy prevailed!
“If you don’t come to Paris I assume you are not serious about your job” In the next scene, Miranda ● acknowledges Andy’s improvement in her assistant position, and offers Andy a new opportunity for the differences in the leadership styles of LOOK Miranda and Andy
“If you don’t come to Paris I assume you are not serious about your job” ★ The Style Approach Miranda - Authority Compliance ★ Heavy emphasis on task requirements , less emphasis ★ on people People are used as tools for completing tasks ★ Andy - Country Club Management ★ Low concern for task accomplishment ★ High concern for interpersonal relationships ★
The New Favorite Previously, Andy had Miranda’s belongings on her desk. In this scene Miranda, the boss, puts her belongings on Emily’s desk, the main assistant. LOOK for Andy’s reaction to Miranda’s behavior
The New Favorite The Leader-Member Exchange Theory ● Andy feels part of the “in-group” and no longer in the “out-group.” Weaknesses of the Leader-Member Exchange ● Theory are that it can appear to be unfair and discriminatory of "privileged groups."
My Esteemed Colleague... At the banquet Nigel believes he is about to be announced President of James Holt International….little does he know Miranda has other plans on her agenda.
My Esteemed Colleague... Blake and Moutons Leadership Grid ● Style Approach: Opportunism ● Refers to leaders that use any combination of the basic five styles for the purpose of personal advancement Performance occurs according to a ● system of selfish gain May be seen as ruthless and cunning ● Miranda is more concerned about her ● jobs safety than the advancement of her followers
“No One Else Can Do My Job” In this clip, Miranda converses with Andy about how she managed to keep her position as the editor in chief of Runway for whether Miranda has personal or LOOK position power!
“No One Else Can Do My Job” Position Power Miranda derives her power from her position as the editor of Runway ● Not only does she have the legitimate job title, she is able to use ○ coercive tactics to maintain her power and rank
Au Revoir Miranda ● Authentic Leadership knows who they are, where they are going, and what the right thing to ★ do is ● Andy emerges as an Authentic Leader Self Awareness ★ Internalized Moral ★ Perspective Balanced Processing ★ Relational Transparency ★ -
CONCLUSION Leadership styles vary depending on the situation (such as different careers). This film illustrates the different leadership theories explained throughout the film. This film also exemplifies the different types of leadership powers.
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