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‎1. State the movie title and explain why the movie has been chosen.‎

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‎1. State the movie title and explain why the movie has been chosen.‎

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🌟 ‎The movie title is Happy New Year (2014), directed by Farah Khan. It was chosen because it highlights themes of teamwork, leadership, and perseverance. The film showcases how an unconventional group of people, each with different skills and flaws, come together under a strong leader to achieve a common goal. It also provides insights into leadership styles, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills in a high-stakes situation.

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‎2. Provide a brief description of the movie plot.‎

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‎2. Provide a brief description of the movie plot.‎

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🌟The film follows Charlie (Shah Rukh Khan), who assembles a team of misfits to participate in the World Dance Championship in Dubai. Their real motive, however, is to execute a heist and steal valuable diamonds from a highly secured vault owned by their enemy, Charan Grover (Jackie Shroff). With the help of their dance instructor Mohini (Deepika Padukone), the team works hard to learn dance while also planning the heist. Through teamwork, resilience, and strategy, they successfully complete their mission and take revenge on Grover.

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3. What character demonstrated the leadership role in the film? How did the character acquire the leadership role? Describe the role of the leader who will be the central focus of your study.‎

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3. What character demonstrated the leadership role in the film? How did the character acquire the leadership role? Describe the role of the leader who will be the central focus of your study.‎

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‎🌟 Charlie is the central leader in the movie. He takes on the leadership role by assembling a team, motivating them, and guiding them toward their shared goal. He is strategic, charismatic, and determined. His leadership is a combination of intelligence, emotional strength, and adaptability. He ensures that each team member’s unique skills are utilized effectively, keeping them focused despite their differences and personal struggles.

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4. Include a basic description of the central issue, problem, or goal facing the leader.‎

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4. Include a basic description of the central issue, problem, or goal facing the leader.‎

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‎🌟 The main challenge Charlie faces is executing a high-risk heist while keeping his team motivated and united. The group consists of individuals with different skills but no experience in working as a team. Additionally, they must learn how to dance convincingly to enter the competition. Another major challenge is outsmarting Charan Grover, who is highly influential and has strict security measures in place.

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‎5. Identify the specific traits, behaviors, and manners of the chosen leader that were exhibited in the movie and refer to relevant theory to explain why the behaviors were appropriate or inappropriate.‎

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‎5. Identify the specific traits, behaviors, and manners of the chosen leader that were exhibited in the movie and refer to relevant theory to explain why the behaviors were appropriate or inappropriate.‎

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‎🌟 Charlie exhibits several leadership traits:

‎💎 Visionary Thinking – He has a clear goal (revenge and the heist) and develops a strategic plan to achieve it.

‎💎 Charismatic Leadership (as per Max Weber’s leadership theory) – He inspires his team through confidence and motivation.

‎💎 Transformational Leadership (as per James MacGregor Burns) – He helps his team develop their potential, especially in areas they initially struggle with, like dancing.

‎💎 Decisiveness & Risk-Taking – He takes bold steps, such as entering the dance competition despite the risks involved.

‎💎 Emotional Intelligence – He understands each team member’s strengths and weaknesses and guides them accordingly.

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‎His behaviors are appropriate as they help in uniting and motivating his team, but at times, his secrecy and personal revenge motive create tension.

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‎6. What interpersonal skills demonstrated by the character were instrumental in the team achieving their goals?

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‎6. What interpersonal skills demonstrated by the character were instrumental in the team achieving their goals?

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‎🌟 Charlie demonstrates:

‎💎 Communication Skills – He effectively conveys the plan and keeps the team aligned.

‎💎 Motivational Skills – He inspires the team to overcome their insecurities.

‎💎 Conflict Resolution – He manages disagreements within the team and ensures cooperation.

‎💎 Empathy – He understands and respects each team member’s struggles, making them feel valued.

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‎7. Did the character always demonstrate effective leadership behavior?‎

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‎7. Did the character always demonstrate effective leadership behavior?‎

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🌟 Not always. While Charlie is mostly a strong leader, he occasionally lets his personal vendetta cloud his judgment. At times, he does not fully disclose his plans to the team, which creates moments of doubt and conflict. However, he learns from these mistakes and adapts, which strengthens his leadership over time.

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‎8. Explain with examples the strengths and weaknesses exhibited by the chosen character.

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‎8. Explain with examples the strengths and weaknesses exhibited by the chosen character.

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‎🌟 Strengths:

‎  💎 Strategic Thinking – Charlie carefully plans each step of the heist.

‎  💎 Team Motivation – He boosts team morale, especially when they struggle with dancing.

‎  💎 Resilience – He does not give up, even when things seem impossible.

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‎🌟 Weaknesses:

‎  💎 Secrecy – He sometimes withholds information, which could have created mistrust.

‎  💎 Revenge-Driven Mindset – His personal vendetta is a driving force, which could have compromised the mission.

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9. Choose quotes and selected incidents in the movie to support your conclusion about the leader’s behaviors and influence on followers.

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9. Choose quotes and selected incidents in the movie to support your conclusion about the leader’s behaviors and influence on followers.

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🌟 Quote: “Duniya mein do tarah ke log hote hain – winners and losers. Lekin zindagi har loser ko woh ek moka zaroor deti hai jisme woh winner ban sakta hai.” (Translation: "There are two types of people in the world – winners and losers. But life always gives every loser one opportunity to become a winner.")

‎  💎 This quote shows how Charlie instills confidence in his team, making them believe they can succeed despite their failures.

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‎💃🏻 Incident: When the team initially struggles with dancing, Charlie remains patient and motivates them to improve, showing his ability to lead with encouragement.

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‎🕺🏻 Incident: During the heist, Charlie's ability to think on his feet and adjust the plan when faced with obstacles proves his leadership skills.

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‎10. How can the chosen movie help students and other people understand leadership and interpersonal skills, and what can we learn from the leadership story in relation to current organizational challenges?

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‎10. How can the chosen movie help students and other people understand leadership and interpersonal skills, and what can we learn from the leadership story in relation to current organizational challenges?

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🌟 ‎The movie Happy New Year teaches valuable lessons on leadership and teamwork:

‎💎 Leadership is about uniting people with different skills and personalities toward a common goal.

‎💎 A good leader motivates and inspires, even in the face of setbacks.

‎💎 Adaptability and problem-solving are key traits in overcoming challenges.

‎💎 Communication and empathy are crucial for team success.

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‎In a modern organizational context, this movie reflects how leaders must handle diverse teams, keep morale high, and balance strategic planning with emotional intelligence. It also highlights how leaders should be open and transparent to gain their team’s trust.

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