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ImpressionManagement_Mini-presentation_Wk3_Barrios.pptxImpression Management Mini-presentation
OLCU 601 - Week Three Discussion Board
Course reference: Johnson (2016)
Johnson, J (2017) - adapted from Johnson (2016); SAGE publishing
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Impression Management
Definition: how people try to control the images others have of them through their behaviors
Organizations act as stages
Impression management categories:
Acquisitive: attempts to be seen in a positive light
Protective: attempts to avoid looking bad
Direct (straightforward efforts to create a desirable image)
Indirect (shape image through association with positive events and people)
Johnson, J (2017) - adapted from Johnson (2016); SAGE publishing
THE WEINSTEIN COMPANY
I selected The Weinstein Company due to the alleged and unethical actions by Harvey Weinstein, its co-founder, which have caused a shockwave in the entertainment industry these past weeks.
I first observed the use of Impression Management as defined in Johnson (2016) when it was reported in the news that several allegations of harassment had been reported against Mr. Weinstein. The board of directors motioned to terminate Mr. Weinstein and soon thereafter several prestigious organizations such as The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, The Producers’ Guild, Directors’ Guild, and Television Academy of Arts & Sciences have suspended Harvey Weinstein’s membership.
This is an example of Protective/Direct Tactics because these organizations are attempting to distance themselves from Harvey Weinstein and signal to the world their disapproval of his behavior.
I found this to be appropriate due to the alleged abuse of power by Mr. Weinstein and the alleged hostile environment created by him at The Weinstein Company over several decades.
Johnson, J (2017) adapted from Johnson (2016)
