Reputation

Who are we and the elements that comprise it in society are similar if not the same for people as for organisations. Concepts used to understand who we are is identity, identification, and reputation. Major contributors to these are Stuart Albert, David A. Whetten, Jane E. Dutton, Janet M. Dukerich, Charles Fomburn, and Mark Shanley. The identity is the concept constructed on internal beliefs of oneself (ideational), personal definition (definitional), and perception of experiences…

(The Sandlot). This idea of building a reputation that lives on after one is gone is seen in Beowulf, an epic poem by an unknown author from the mid-sixth century. Nearly everyone cares about how they are perceived and their reputation in one way or another, whether it is striving to make people like them or trying to become an unforgettable legend. In either case, the desire to have a good reputation is a strong motivator to them. The idea that reputation is everything and that one should do…

the public to hear the shocking and disturbing news, he was once a man with a prospering reputation. His success to notability started as a comedian, in which soonly his fame saw movements of developments. He expanded his career and became an actor, a musician, and author. His popularity increased and people saw his as an influential and aspiring celebrity. Although, after being publicly humiliated, his reputation was destroyed that led to acts of human degradation and mortification. As seen in…

In the story/ movie “The Crucible” there were multiple times where characters were in situations that could possibly jeopardize and hurt their reputations. Three specific characters that had this concern for their reputation were, young teen Abigail Williams, John Proctor, and his wife Elizabeth Proctor. Towards the beginning of this story a woman of the name Mary warren come into play, a group of teenage girls had sworn they had seen her practice illegal witchcraft acts. When this assumption…

One of Abelard’s main goals in Historia Calamitatum was to justify the misfortunes of his life in order to repair his reputation by considering who is to blame for each major event. Specifically, Abelard largely wanted the reader to understand the “true story” of two major “episodes” in his life that had brought him great shame: his castration and the burning of his book (9). In regards to these calamities, it seems clear that Abelard had already justified them to himself in his conscience…

Before Paula Deen’s reputation was demolished, most people thought of this celebrity chef as a kindhearted and generous woman that never caused any drama or hatred. Deen spent her life fattening up people with her delicious, butter-filled southern recipes and raising two respectable sons. Then her perfect life rapidly screeched to a halt and she found herself in a courthouse being sued by her own employee over racial discrimination (Puente). This was not too hard for most people to believe…

The Repairer of Reputations, the fictional play seems to cause a significant case of delirious paranoia. When the narrator stumbles across the play in Boris’ house, it hints that since Boris owns the play, Boris most likely read it, along with Genevieve. Not knowing how or why this play causes disturbances is unknown at this point. The ambiguity of it all definitely adds to the stories. Mention of “The Fates,” is another connection between The Mask and The Repairer of Reputations. Besides…

individuals to fear for their lives. The mass hysteria caused by several young girls has broken the trust among the townspeople of Salem. In addition , friendships have been turned asunder. Various characters in The Crucible reinforce themes of lies and reputation during The Salem Witch Trials. The concept that someone will lie to save themselves is emphasized when Abigail Williams, niece of Reverend Parris, blames a servant known as Tituba for forbidden dancing that occurred in the forest.…

Chapter 3: Rasputin’s Reputation and its Effect Much of the Rasputin’s negative public perception stemmed from his reputation of being sexually aggressive and indulgent in alcohol to the point of belligerence. This behavior was unacceptable for someone who claimed to be righteous and appointed by God, and also from someone who was so prominent in the royal court. This view of Rasputin was common between both the nobility and the common people of Russia. There was also an appeal made by the Duma…

it is just a matter of accepting the fact that there is not just one ‘American Dream.’ Some people have hopes of becoming rich, while some have dreams to be given more opportunities, others have dreams to become someone famous, and have a perfect reputation. These examples pinpoint that there is not just one ‘American Dream’. Everyone has dreams, but not all are the same. People make their own ‘American Dream,’ because they are their own person and not everyone has the same lifestyle. People…