How did sexism and racism impact the efficiency and effectiveness of NASA operations?
For the topic of the paper, I need you to analyze aspects of the Hidden Figures movie from the perspective of various theories we have studied in the course. For example, you might want to consider some of the following (see below). Feel free to pick 3 or 4 topics, or choose your own. NOTE: YOU DO NOT NEED TO PICK TOPICS FROM ALL 12 CHAPTERS!!!! I am grading on QUALITY of analysis not QUANTITY. Therefore, please do not just write about a laundry list of scenes from the movie. I am not looking for a movie review, but rather I want you to use the film to illustrate and analyze theories we have studied, and that you have written and been tested about. Chapters and Content Possible Topics you could write about from the Film in your paper: (Pick 3 or 4, or something of your own choosing!)
1. How did sexism and racism impact the efficiency and effectiveness of NASA operations?
2. What personality traits of managers aided (or hindered) the successful goals of NASA?
3. From a stakeholder perspective, describe an ethical dilemma faced in the film? Was it resolved? 4. What challenges did NASA face operating in the global environment? How did the female mathematicians help NASA face those challenges? 5. How would you characterize the decision-making processes conducted at NASA? What were the pro’s and con’s of their approaches? 6. What was NASA’s mission statement at that time? How did they seek a competitive advantage to achieve that mission?
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