Disney Gender oles
From Sexpot to Soldier: The Mixture of Stereotypes in Disney's Heroines

Gender roles in Disney films have changed throughout the decades from Snow White (1937) to Brave (2012). Each film has presented female characters either typical of that generation or else possessing idealized personas projected by that generation's particular trends in gender awareness. In most cases, Disney films have succeeded at doing both simultaneously. Fans of Disney have stated that Disney movies present good gender role models while critics have argued that the standard Disney hero or heroine is a composite of generational stereotypes mixed with idealized qualities that are, in turn, identified as bad models for gender role behavior. This paper will examine the negative aspects of these claims and give the positive counter arguments to them.

The Image of Pin-Up Perfection

The first negative claim that can be made against Disney is that it has always projected false, idealized…...

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Disney is an international company, with significant operations overseas. The company's media properties have a global scope, and it operates theme parks in a number of different foreign countries, including Japan, France and soon in China. The company also sells its consumer products and licensed merchandise around the world (alt Disney Company, 2012). For the most part, Disney sees opportunity in globalization as it has the opportunity to expand its brands around the world.
The organizational structure of Disney highlights the company's approach to globalization. Disney views its brands as having universal appeal and has sought to market them using consistent strategies worldwide. That company's organizational structure therefore emphasizes product lines. Disney seeks to be a differentiated media and entertainment company with a global focus, rather than one that makes significant adjustments to its offerings when it moves into foreign markets.

As a media company, Disney is highly affected by changes in…...

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Disney sets them up, sexes them up, and throws them under the bus when they come of age. But who is complaining? Very few. The fact is celebrity gossip has become an industry unto itself. People love watching stars fall. If Disney can provide the stars, people will watch.
In summation, Disney Corps. has gone from Dumbo to just plain dumb. Yet, the park alt Disney originated in 1955 holds iconic status in the eyes of many. Some are bothered by that, such as Krystle Becknauld and Tiger Ochocinco, but others like Theresa Giarrusso and Jeff Baham, for the life of them, cannot figure out why Disney haters love to hate. Matt Stone and Trey Parker give the best answer to their query: Disney is an ego-inflated, empty-shelled, soulless conglomerate monolith that hawks "purity" while at the same time destroying it, whether it be by Jonas Brothers rock and roll…...

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Baham, Jeff. "Dealing with Disney Haters: What's a Disney Fan to Do?"

Examiner.com National, 31 Oct 2009. Web. 14 March 2011.

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14 March 2011.

Disney Australia Case Study
Management theories aim to improve the operational and financial performance of business organizations and help them in achieving their strategic goals. The internationally accepted Management theories provide a framework to organizations in every aspect of their business. The policies and procedures formulated in the light of these theories can give them a competitive advantage and a sustainable future in the industry (Tripathi & eddy, 2006).

Organizations follow the internationally accepted Management theories to improve their productivity, organizational strategy and structure, leadership and motivational practices, control systems, workplace cultures, risk and quality management, information management, and human resource management practices.

The purpose of this report is to discuss the aforementioned thesis statement for one of the most renowned organizations in the World's Entertainment industry -- the Walt Disney Company, Australia. The report starts with an ample introduction to the company and its specific operations into the Australian region, and proceeds…...

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Disney
History of the Disney Corporation: The Early Years

Walter Elias Disney started his career as an animator and then an art director and story manager. Walt Disney lost the rights to "Oswald the Lucky abbit," a character he created, and he thereby set out to manage and control his own brand. Oswald the Lucky abbit became Mickey Mouse and the Disney empire began. By 1937, the Disney company had produced its first feature-length film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. At this early stage in the company's evolution, Disney was a flat, nonhierarchical, and democratically run company with an emphasis on fun and creativity.

An astute businessman as much as a creative, Walt Disney developed and diversified throughout the middle of the 20th century. In the 1960s, Disney delved into live action films and television. The Mickey Mouse Club became a hallmark of the brand. In the mid-1950s, Disney opened its first…...

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Ruckstad, M.G. & Collis, D. (2009). The Walt Disney Company: The Entertainment King. Harvard Business School.

Disney
It is important to understand how the business strategy of an organization manifests itself within the internal and external operations of the company. Disney Corporation provides an excellent opportunity to examine these relationships. The purpose of this essay is to compare and contrast the organizational chart and organizational methods of the Disney Corporation and examine how it aligns or misaligns with the strategy of the particular corporation. I'll examine Disney under hypothetical situations such as it operating as a functional organization and identifying different ways in which matrix structures are applied to the leadership branches of the Disney Corporation.

DISNEY'S PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Prior to analyzing the alignment of Disney's corporate strategy with its organizational methods, it is important to understand what Disney Corporation does and how it performs its mission. Understanding the background information is essential in order to grasping how these relationships dealing with leadership can be used to their…...

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Disney orld
The first alt Disney theme park was Disneyland in Anaheim, California, which opened in 1955. The company had been subject to financial constraints that limited the size of the park, but with the idea proving popular alt Disney began to search for a site where the company could build a much larger theme park. By the mid-1960s, the concept for what would become alt Disney orld was tested at the 1964 orld's Fair in New York. The concept was a success and the company began secretly acquiring land in central Florida. Construction began shortly after alt Disney died and the Magic Kingdom opened in 1971. The original alt Disney orld configuration consisted primarily of the theme park, but the vision was grander. Over the years, additional properties and businesses were added to the complex. alt Disney orld added Epcot Center (now just Epcot) in 1982 -- an acronym for…...

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Bennett, B. (2011). A brief history of the Disney parks. Mouse Planet.com. Retrieved November 6, 2011 from  http://www.mouseplanet.com/dtp/archive/other/history.htm 

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Disney Cruise Line
Disney Business Intelligence Report

The Magical Cruise Company Limited, which does business as Disney Cruise Lines, provides cruise line services. Incorporated in 1996, the company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Magical Cruise Company Limited operates as a subsidiary of alt Disney Company (Bloomberg, 2011).

Disney Cruise Lines consists of four ships: the Disney Magic and the Disney onder, whose maiden voyages took place in 1998 and 1999 respectively, and Disney Dream, and Disney Fantasy. The 4,000 passenger Disney Fantasy, Dream's sister ship, is currently under construction, and scheduled to begin sailing in March 2012. Disney Dream is the third ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, sailing its maiden voyage last January. For the first time, Disney Cruise Line will set sail from three new ports in 2012, New York, Seattle and Galveston, Texas (Disney Cruise Line, 2011).

The Disney Cruise Line has been a success ever since their launch…...

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but, in addition to having to give up a share of profits to partners, it will most likely be more difficult for the company to control expenses such as real estate and labor costs and to standardize operations where desirable.
2. Why do you suppose Disney made no financial investment in Japan, one of $140 million in France, and then one of over $300 million in Hong Kong?

Tokyo Disneyland opened in 1983 and represented Disney's first international park.

ecause this was the first international effort, Disney's conservative management was cautious about the park's chances for success (Koepp, 1988). As such, according to Koepp, it allowed Asian investors to finance, build and own the $750 million park. Disney only asked for royalties of ten percent on admissions and five percent of food and souvenirs. Of course, risk concerns turned out to be unnecessary as Tokyo Disneyland was an immediate culture and financial…...

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A greater sense of family interconnectedness and the value of respect and responsibility for elders are also manifest in Asian and African-American households. Given that Disney has always been a family-forward, family-friendly company, upholding its core values with a slightly more diverse emphasis, face, and vision could make it uniquely positioned to capitalize on current trends. The average Hispanic family size is 3.87 children, higher than average 3.19, so combined with its relatively youthful membership, this population may be a particularly desirable demographic for Disney to attract.
Disney is a multinational media company, with a dominant presence in live and animated feature-length films, television, theme parks, and toys. Often these have musically-related components. Disney even has its own cable television station. It has successfully overcome international stigma attached to its American 'brand name' as manifest in the success of its theme parks and films worldwide. In its theme parks, especially…...

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Disney is a well known brand across the globe; indeed, it is headed to achieving its mission to “Be one of the world's leading producers and providers of entertainment and information.” It is known to be the world leader majorly in five business segments; media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. There is need therefore to have a thorough understanding of the possible product life cycle in the American market before the introduction of the product into the market. This can be done through analysis of NPI-new product introduction, growth and maturity. New Product Introduction- the contemporary markets are competitive and in order for a new product to make an impact in the crowded market, it has to be of high quality, must be delivered on time and at the right cost (SMMT Industry Forum Ltd, 2017). With the market edge the Disney has across the…...

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https://www.industryforum.co.uk/expertise-3/new-product-introduction/

Disney's Information Technology Infrastructure Library Disney adopted ITIL in order to keep up with the current growing trend of offering the best experience to visitors in their parks and resorts. The main idea was to ensure that new and returning visitors all received the best and similar experience globally. Disney's Theme Parks & Resorts is the largest division and it contributes about 30 percent of all revenue for the Disney company. It made sense to ensure that this large division remained profitable and that the numerous applications running across the 11 parks, 42 resorts, cruise ships, and water parks were streamlined (Nelima, 2013). The number of visitors that the organization receive annually exceeded the total number of visitors that visited South Africa during the world cup, and does indicate the magnitude of the organization. Therefore, it was vital that the company adopts a service delivery system that would ensure there was…...

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Esteves, R., & Alves, P. (2013). Implementation of an information technology infrastructure library process–the resistance to change.Procedia Technology, 9, 505-510.

Lavine Sr, D. A. (2011). Leveraging ITIL/ITSM into Network Operations: AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT.

Nelima, S. M. (2013). INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE LIBRARY (ITIL) ADOPTION AND ITS EFFECT ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE–A SURVEY OF LISTED FIRMS ON THE NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE. UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI.

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Disney Studios and the Online Streaming Wars 1
Disney was at its best when it was not just Eisner but rather the triumvirate of Eisner, Wells and Katzenberg. The three complemented one another well, but individually and on their own they could not recreate the same magic. Thus, strategy formulation and implementation has to start with the question of who is calling the shots and making the decisions at Disney? Who is bringing the vision? What is the vision? This has to be clearly defined and it has to be directional. Once the direction is defined, the parenting strategy has to be defined: this is the “manner in which management coordinates activities, transfers resources, and cultivates capabilities among product lines and business units” (Wheelan, Hunger, Hoffman & Bamford, 2010, p. 5). The strategy has to focus on what the company is doing with its human capital. Intangible assets are human capital—i.e., knowledge,…...

The Symbolic Frame A novel approach to organizational behavior, Bolman & Deal’s (2013) model includes the structural, the human resources, the political, and the symbolic frames. The symbolic frame refers to the organization’s use of signs, symbols, and stories to create a brand identity and organizational culture, as well as justify its behaviors. Symbols create and propagate meaning, and encapsulate an organization’s written codes of ethics and values.
Therefore, symbols become one of the most powerful means by which to create and control organizational culture. Bolman & Deal (2013) explain the five assumptions underlying the symbolic frame. The first involves the salience of meaning. What matters most to an organization is not what happens, but what it means on a deeper symbolic level—how actions or facts are interpreted in light of the overarching stories, myths, or symbols that guide the organization and its members.
Second, the symbolic frame allows for nuance. Especially in…...

Leadership Effect on OrganizationIntroductionLeadership style plays an important role in an organization. The case of Michael Eisner and his time as CEO and Chairman of the Board at Disney is a perfect example of the way leadership style effects a company. Eisner came into power as the leader at Disney at a pivotal time when Disneys revenue was lackluster and the brand seemed to be stagnating with consumers. Eisner helped to reverse the fortunes of Disney; however, he had many factors working in his favor, such as buy-in from other followers. Later on in his tenure, Eisner faced opposition from other members of the Board and Eisner mismanaged the conflict and eventually resignedbut not before making sure Disney was in good hands with Bob Iger taking over. This paper will describe how Bob Iger has managed to right the ship that was left in mortal danger at the end of…...

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Crawford, J. A., Dawkins, S., Martin, A., & Lewis, G. (2020). Putting the leader back into authentic leadership: Reconceptualising and rethinking leaders. Australian Journal of Management, 45(1), 114-133.

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To start this essay, we would begin by identifying ways that business could impact the environment.  Next, we would want to identify the businesses we wanted to highlight in the essay, focusing on their specific environmental impact.  We would want to select at least two businesses with different reputations for their environmental impact.  Companies that are known for having good environmental initiatives include Disney, Johnson and Johnson, Nike, eBay, Fisher Investments, Hewlett-Packard, Starbucks, and Ford Motor Company.  Companies have a bad reputation in terms of their impact on the environment include AES, PPL, ConAgra Foods, Coca Cola,....

CSR, or corporate social responsibility, refers to the idea that companies should hold themselves accountable for how their policies and procedures impact the greater world at large.  CSR does not have a single definition, because it is tailored to each individual company and that company’s view of how they act in a responsible position.  CSR is self-regulating, insofar as it is not imposed by outside forces, at least in terms of being regulated; outside forces, such as client decisions to purchase products or services, competitor responses to corporate policies, or business partner....

1. The depiction of Native Americans in Pocahontas: Breaking down stereotypes

2. Analyzing gender stereotypes in Disney's Pocahontas

3. Cultural stereotypes in Pocahontas: Separating fact from fiction

4. Unpacking the racial stereotypes in Pocahontas

5. Pocahontas and the perpetuation of stereotypes in popular culture

6. The influence of colonial stereotypes in Pocahontas

7. Examining the historical inaccuracies and stereotypes in Pocahontas

8. Stereotypes and representation in Disney's Pocahontas

9. Pocahontas: Challenging stereotypes or reinforcing them?

10. Deconstructing stereotypes in Pocahontas: A critical analysis
11. The impact of cultural stereotypes on the portrayal of Pocahontas in Disney's film
12. Beyond the surface: Unveiling....

The Enigmatic Power of Catchy Titles: A Catalyst for Effective Communication

In the labyrinth of information that bombards us daily, crafting a compelling title holds immense sway in capturing attention and igniting curiosity. A well-crafted title can transcend the boundaries of mere words, becoming a powerful force that propels your opinions and assertions into the spotlight. By harnessing the persuasive potential of catchy titles, you can elevate your communication, ensuring your message resonates with clarity and impact.

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The allure of a catchy title stems from its ability to trigger an emotional response, captivating the reader's mind....