Speaking Her Mind About What Should Now Be Said, or Not

question 27

Multiple Choice

Speaking her mind about what should now be said, or not said, about her sexuality, Ellen successfully encodes the media ritual of dancing, later to appear on Ellen as ______.

• A) a performance of queerness that expresses meaning where words have been found to fail
• B) a performance of celebrity identity that downplays meaning where words have shown too much expression
• C) a rehearsal of physical expression that shows comprehension where words have not shown understanding
• D) an act of queerness that reveals authentic individual values, while failing to use words shows an ability to communicate nonverbally

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Definitions:

Pfeffer

Likely referring to Jeffrey Pfeffer, a notable business theorist known for his work on organization theory and human resource management.

Job Security

The likelihood that an individual will keep their job without the risk of becoming unemployed.

Corporate Culture

The shared values, beliefs, attitudes, and practices that characterize an organization, influencing its people and the way they work.

Herb Kelleher

Co-founder of Southwest Airlines known for his innovative management style and emphasis on corporate culture and employee satisfaction.