Case Lens
CASE LENS is a video-product, based on movies, where the case author presents 4-5 questions for classroom discussion. They are based on well-known, popular and blockbuster movies that have very subtle, and at times substantial management-related purport. The movies are carefully chosen based on a thorough scrutiny of the underlying management insight. Although every Case Lens comes with a detailed Teaching Note, including an elaborate set of questions, the focus should be on connecting the core concept/attitudinal value to the various plots in the movie. These videos are highly effective with right amount of preparation – both from the faculty as well as the participants - and most importantly, with effective orchestration in the classrooms.
It should be noted that participants/ students are expected to see the movie before they participate in a classroom discussion/analysis of any of the CASELENS’ products
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Case Lens on Commitment In the Backdrop of Hollywood Movie, Spotlight*
AUTHOR(S) : Y. Bala Bharathi and Dr. Nagendra V. ChowdaryPUBLISHED DATE: 05/07/2017PUBLISHER: ET CasesCATEGORY: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIORPRODUCT: Case LensCASE ID: OB-7-0061, OB-7-0061ACASE LENGTH: 3.27 MinutesDESCRIPTION:This Case Lens on Commitment is based on the Oscar-winner, Spotlight. Based on true events, Spotlight depicts the story of how 4 committed investigative journalists, supported by two of their bosses, expose Boston city’s massive scandal of child abuse by priests. Being a sensitive case with possible social backlash, the team puts together infallible evidence – for 87 priests in Boston alone – that establishes the extent of malaise. What is important to this case discussion, apart ...read moreSHOW DETAILS -
Case Lens on ‘Team Player' In the Backdrop of Hollywood Movie, The Longest Yard*
AUTHOR(S) : Vandana Jayakumar and Dr. Nagendra V. ChowdaryPUBLISHED DATE: 05/07/2017PUBLISHER: ET CasesCATEGORY: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIORPRODUCT: Case LensCASE ID: OB-7-0058, OB-7-0058ACASE LENGTH: 3.57 MinutesDESCRIPTION:This Case Lens on ‘Team Player’ is based on the Hollywood movie, The Longest Yard. It showcases the interesting story of Paul Crewe (Paul), a renowned football player who was banned from playing professional football on federal racketeering charges for shaving points in a professional football game. Later, he is sent to the prison on charges of theft and drunken driving. Although the whole world looks down upon him, in the prison, warden Hazen gives him the mandate of building a football ...read moreSHOW DETAILS -
Case Lens on Negotiation Skills In the Backdrop of Hollywood Movie, A Hijacking*
AUTHOR(S) : A. J. Swapna and Dr. Nagendra V. ChowdaryPUBLISHED DATE: 05/07/2017PUBLISHER: ET CasesCATEGORY: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIORPRODUCT: Case LensCASE ID: OB-7-0062, OB-7-0062ACASE LENGTH: 3.34 MinutesDESCRIPTION:This Case Lens on Negotiation Skills is based on the Hollywood thriller, A Hijacking. A Hijacking is a gripping movie depicting how the CEO of a Danish shipping company, Peter Ludvigsen, (Peter) volunteers to negotiate for the release of 5 of his colleagues who are held hostage for a ransom by a group of Somalian pirates off the Indian Ocean. Peter’s strategy, his execution, his conviction and his way of managing the stakeholders in the midst of a crisis is quite a clinical study in place. Despite ...read moreSHOW DETAILS -
Case Lens on 'Organizational Culture' In the Backdrop of Hollywood Movie, In Good Company*
AUTHOR(S) : Vandana Jayakumar and Dr. Nagendra V. ChowdaryPUBLISHED DATE: 05/07/2017PUBLISHER: ET CasesCATEGORY: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIORPRODUCT: Case LensCASE ID: OB-7-0059, OB-7-0059ACASE LENGTH: 4.11 MinutesDESCRIPTION:This Case Lens on Organizational Culture is based on Hollywood Movie, In Good Company. Starring Dennis Quaid, Topher Grace and Scarlett Johansson in the lead roles, the movie showcases the predicament of the employees at Sports America magazine when its parent company, Waterman Publishing, is acquired by GlobeCom International (GlobeCom), headed by Teddy K, a billionaire media magnate. Mark Steckle (Mark), a successful sales guys from GlobeCom is asked to turnaround marketing at Sports America. Mark, ...read moreSHOW DETAILS -
Case Lens on Hard Work In the Backdrop of Hollywood Movie, The Pursuit of Happyness*
AUTHOR(S) : Y. Bala Bharathi and Dr. Nagendra V. ChowdaryPUBLISHED DATE: 05/06/2017PUBLISHER: ET CasesCATEGORY: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIORPRODUCT: Case LensCASE ID: OB-7-0060, OB-7-0060ACASE LENGTH: 3.12 MinutesDESCRIPTION:This Case Lens on Hard Work is prepared in the backdrop of the Hollywood movie, The Pursuit of Happyness. This internationally acclaimed movie, inspired by a true story, is an engaging and highly stimulating saga of how an African-American, besieged with financial and pecuniary hardships, becomes a successful broker at a financial services firm with his sheer perseverance and hard work. Long touted to be a virtue of the middle-class, the value of hard work cannot be over-emphasized in the modern age. ...read moreSHOW DETAILS -
Case Lens on Respect for Processes in the Backdrop of Hollywood Movie, Executive Decision*
AUTHOR(S) : A. J. Swapna and Dr. Nagendra V. ChowdaryPUBLISHED DATE: 31/05/2017PUBLISHER: ET CasesCATEGORY: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTPRODUCT: Case LensCASE ID: HRM-7-0074, HRM-7-0074ACASE LENGTH: 2.54 MinutesDESCRIPTION:This Case Lens is based on the Hollywood action-adventure thriller, Executive Decision. The movie revolves around how Dr. David Grant (Dr. Grant), an Intelligence Expert, along with a team of commandos, has to take control of Oceanic Airlines flight 343 in less than four hours’ time, as the airline is hijacked by a group of terrorists, led by Nagi Hassan, to release their leader. But as the commando unit gets ready for a mid-air boarding operation, half of the team along with the head commando, ...read moreSHOW DETAILS -
Case Lens on Values in the Backdrop of Hollywood Movie, Firewall*
AUTHOR(S) : A. J. Swapna and Dr. Nagendra V. ChowdaryPUBLISHED DATE: 12/05/2017PUBLISHER: ET CasesCATEGORY: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTPRODUCT: Case LensCASE ID: HRM-7-0073, HRM-7-0073ACASE LENGTH: 3.04 MinutesDESCRIPTION:This Case Lens on values is based on Hollywood thriller, Firewall. Every individual’s actions, in some measure are guided by his/her values. What are values and why are they important for one’s professional success? Firewall is a movie depicting how a hapless security chief of an international bank, Jack Stanfield (Jack), played by Harrison Ford, was forced to loot his own bank to safeguard his family who were at the gun-point of the miscreants. The way Jack rescues his family and safeguards ...read moreSHOW DETAILS -
Case Lens on Selling Skills in the Backdrop of Hollywood Movie, Boiler Room*
AUTHOR(S) : Vandana Jayakumar and Dr. Nagendra V. ChowdaryPUBLISHED DATE: 01/05/2017PUBLISHER: ET CasesCATEGORY: SALES AND DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENTPRODUCT: Case LensCASE ID: SDM-7-0002, SDM-7-0002ACASE LENGTH: 3.40 MinutesDESCRIPTION:This Case Lens on Selling Skills is based on Hollywood movie, Boiler Room. Boiler Room is an engaging story of how Seth Davis (Seth) (son of a Federal Judge) drops out of college and lured by easy money and quick buck operates a casino. When admonished by his father, to earn his respect he joins a non-descript brokerage firm J.T. Marlin and becomes a successful broker within a very short time. However, he realizes his success comes at a huge cost to his clients and their families. When he was cornered ...read moreSHOW DETAILS -
Case Lens on Emotional Intelligence In the Backdrop of Hollywood Movie, Creed*
AUTHOR(S) : Y. Bala Bharathi and Dr. Nagendra V. ChowdaryPUBLISHED DATE: 26/04/2017PUBLISHER: ET CasesCATEGORY: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIORPRODUCT: Case LensCASE ID: OB-7-0057, OB-7-0057ACASE LENGTH: 2.40 MinutesDESCRIPTION:This Case Lens on Emotional Intelligence is being prepared in the backdrop of the Hollywood movie, Creed. While this movie can be analyzed from different lenses, this Case Lens makes an attempt to understand the nuances and demonstration of all the 5 elements of Emotional Intelligence (EI) – Self-awareness, Self-regulation, Motivation, Empathy and Social Skills. Creed is a movie about how Adonis Johnson (Adonis) reluctantly adopts the legacy of his illustrious boxing legend father, ...read moreSHOW DETAILS -
CASE LENS ON INITIATIVE IN THE BACKDROP OF HOLLYWOOD MOVIE, THE LADY*
AUTHOR(S) : Vandana Jayakumar and Dr. Nagendra V. ChowdaryPUBLISHED DATE: 17/03/2017PUBLISHER: ET CasesCATEGORY: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTPRODUCT: Case LensCASE ID: HRM-7-0072, HRM-7-0072ACASE LENGTH: 4.07 MinutesDESCRIPTION:This Case Lens on 'initiative' is based on the movie, 'The Lady'. An initiative is 'an ability to assess and initiate things independently' or 'the power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do'. It is just not taking the first step but seeing through its expected execution or implementation. 'The Lady' demonstrates how Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi (played by Michelle Yeoh) takes the initiative to gift her country the freedom from oppressive rule of the Generals. The freedom did not come ...read moreSHOW DETAILS -
CASE LENS ON POSITIVE ATTITUDE IN THE BACKDROP OF HOLLYWOOD MOVIE, JERRY MAGUIRE*
AUTHOR(S) : A. J. Swapna and Dr. Nagendra V. ChowdaryPUBLISHED DATE: 10/01/2017PUBLISHER: ET CasesCATEGORY: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTPRODUCT: Case LensCASE ID: HRM-7-0058, HRM-7-0058ACASE LENGTH: 3.31 MinutesDESCRIPTION:This Case Lens on positive attitude is prepared in the backdrop of Hollywood movie, Jerry Maguire. Jerry Maguire, played by Tom Cruise, demonstrates how a sporting agent stays afloat with his positive attitude and becomes the most-sought after and enviously loved sporting agent. Never to be daunted by either professional or personal setbacks, Jerry Maguire believes in a purpose, strives with conviction, demonstrates positive attitude and attains the unusual in the highly ‘competitive’ ...read moreSHOW DETAILS -
CASE LENS ON BEING FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL IN THE BACKDROP OF HOLLYWOOD MOVIE, BRIDGE OF SPIES*
AUTHOR(S) : Y. Bala Bharathi and Dr. Nagendra V. ChowdaryPUBLISHED DATE: 23/12/2016PUBLISHER: ET CasesCATEGORY: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIORPRODUCT: Case LensCASE ID: OB-7-0052, OB-7-0052ACASE LENGTH: 2.58 MinutesDESCRIPTION:This Case Lens on Being Friendly and Helpful is prepared based on Steven Spielberg’s Cold War thriller, Bridge of Spies. Based on a true story, Bridge of Spies is a dramatic thriller that tells the story of how James B. Donovan (Donovan), played by Tom Hanks, a Brooklyn insurance claims lawyer reaches out to help Rudolf Abel (Abel), the Russian spy. The most intriguing part is why did Donovan risk his life and his family in going beyond the call of duty to help Abel. What were the motives ...read moreSHOW DETAILS -
CASE LENS ON SELF-CONFIDENCE IN THE BACKDROP OF HOLLYWOOD MOVIE, THE KARATE KID*
AUTHOR(S) : A. J. Swapna and Dr. Nagendra V. ChowdaryPUBLISHED DATE: 15/12/2016PUBLISHER: ET CasesCATEGORY: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTPRODUCT: Case LensCASE ID: HRM-7-0056, HRM-7-0056ACASE LENGTH: 3.26 MinutesDESCRIPTION:This Case Lens on self-confidence is prepared in the backdrop of Hollywood movie, The Karate Kid. Self-Confidence being one of the most important and sought-after traits in any seasoned corporate executive it is imperative to understand the ways to build it. While there are innumerable ways to improve self-confidence, this movie underscores important and practical ways to build self-confidence. After landing in China along with his mother, Dre Parker (Dre) takes a special liking to Meiying, a music-practicing ...read moreSHOW DETAILS -
CASE LENS ON RESILIENCE IN THE BACKDROP OF HOLLYWOOD MOVIE, CREED*
AUTHOR(S) : A. J. Swapna and Dr. Nagendra V. ChowdaryPUBLISHED DATE: 15/12/2016PUBLISHER: ET CasesCATEGORY: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTPRODUCT: Case LensCASE ID: HRM-7-0057, HRM-7-0057ACASE LENGTH: 3.37 MinutesDESCRIPTION:This Case Lens on Resilience is prepared in the backdrop of Hollywood movie, Creed. All the successful stories – may they be from individuals, companies or countries for that matter – are splintered with high dosages of resilience. Adonis Johnson Creed (Adonis), the ‘illustrious’ son of boxing legend Apollo Creed builds his own legacy with resolute resilience. Besieged with several setbacks right from his childhood, including a stint in juvenile home, Adonis’ resilience ...read moreSHOW DETAILS -
CASE LENS ON ETHICS IN THE BACKDROP OF HOLLYWOOD MOVIE, JOHN Q*
AUTHOR(S) : Y. Bala Bharathi and Dr. Nagendra V. ChowdaryPUBLISHED DATE: 15/12/2016PUBLISHER: ET CasesCATEGORY: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIORPRODUCT: Case LensCASE ID: OB-7-0051, OB-7-0051ACASE LENGTH: 3.23 MinutesDESCRIPTION:This Case Lens on Ethics is prepared in the backdrop of Hollywood movie, John Q. John Quincy Archibald (John Q), played by Denzel Washington, takes Hope Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Room (ER) staff and patients as hostages, when he fails to mobilize the money (including insurance) required for his son’s heart transplant ($250,000). The only way to save his son was to transplant his heart which is an elective procedure and quite an expensive propositions for John Q’s family. While ...read moreSHOW DETAILS