-ATIKAH BINTI ABU KHALID    (A15A0070) 

-SITI NUR AIN BINTI AB AZIZ        (A15A0956 )
-FATIN NUR HAZWANI BINTI MOHD ZAZUKI  (A15A0175)
-AISHA KIM  (A15A0320)
-HAZIRAH BINTI ABDULLAH MAGHRABI  (A15A1138)

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SYNOPSIS 
Bud Fox is an aspiring stock trader who will do everything to get into the big league. He has actively felt Gordon Gekko, one of the largest stock speculators on Wall Street. Gekko manipulates the market using its internal information and its motto that best illustrates its approach: greed is good. Nothing prevents him from pursuing a good deal and he leverages Bud's burning for a desire to succeed. Shortly afterwards, Bud found himself getting information from the source and using it to gain the advantage. It all comes to the head but when Gekko targets the Blue Star airline, the company where Bud's father works for 24 years, secretly plans to break it and seize workers' retirement funds.

 

The way these companies make this film successful is that they describe the true story based on the story. This is because, things like this can attract viewers out there to deal with situations like this. With this, the film is seen to have succeeded in reaching the excited audience who together support this film.

The film, adapted from a true story, tells the story of a man named Chris Gardner (Will Smith), who is very smart and talented. Unfortunately he did not get the job according to his talent. He only works as a salesman with part-time work hours, when he has to support his family.

Chris persevered even though they could not provide for their material life. However, over time his wife (Thandie Newton) is no longer strong to live under such pressure. He then left Chris and their only five-year-old son, Christopher (Jaden Smith).

Now, Chris lives as a single parent. He's still trying to find a better job with the talent he has. Finally he got a job at a bona fide broker firm, unfortunately there he was not paid. But, he persisted in doing all his work, hoping that after the program he completed, he would get a better job and a better future.

 

As the war winds down, Tucker has a dream of finally building the "car of the future." The "Tucker Torpedo" will feature revolutionary safety designs including disc brakes, seat belts, a pop out windshield, and head lights which swivel when you turn. Tucker hires young designer Alex Tremulis to help with the design and enlists New York financier Abe Karatz to arrange financial support. Raising the money through a stock issue, Tucker and Karatz acquire the enormous Dodge Chicago Plant to begin manufacturing. Abe hires Robert Bennington to run the new Tucker Corporation on a day-to-day basis.

Launching "the car of tomorrow" in a spectacular way, the Tucker Corporation is met with enthusiasm from shareholders and the general public. However, the Tucker company board of directors, unsure of his ability to overcome the technical and financial obstacles ahead, send Tucker off on a publicity campaign and attempt to take complete control of the company. While Tucker travels the country, Bennington and directors change the design of Tucker's car to a more conventional design, eliminating the safety and engineering advances Tucker was advertising. At the same time, Tucker faces animosity from the Big Three and the authorities led by Michigan Senator Homer S. Ferguson.

Tucker returns from his publicity tour and confronts Bennington, who curtly informs him that he no longer has any power in the company to make decisions, and the engine originally planned for the car is not viable. Tucker then receives a call from Howard Hughes, who sends a private plane to bring Tucker to his aircraft manufacturing site. Hughes advises Tucker to purchase air-cooled motors, which can supply both the steel Tucker needs, as well as a small, powerful helicopter engine that might replace Tucker's original "589" power plant.

Faced with being unable to change Bennington's design, Tucker modifies the new engine and installs it in a test Tucker in the secrecy of his backyard tool and die shop. This prototype proves successful in both durability and crash testing. However, Tucker is confronted with allegations of stock fraud. Ferguson's investigation with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), causes Karatz, once convicted of bank fraud, to resign, fearful that his criminal record will prejudice the hearings. Yellow journalism starts ruining Tucker's public image even though the ultimate courtroom battle is resolved when he parades his entire production run of 50 Tucker Torpedoes, proving that he has reached production status.

After giving a speech to the jurors on how capitalism in the United States is harmed by efforts of large corporations against small entrepreneurs like himself, Tucker is acquitted on all charges. Nevertheless, his company falls into bankruptcy and Preston Tucker dies of lung cancer seven years later, never able to realize his dream of producing a state-of-the-art automobile.

The film ends with all 50 Tucker Sedans being driven down the streets of downtown Chicago, admired by everyone as they pass.

A few business strategies can be found and learned by looking at the underlying theme of the movie “The Godfather”. One of which is, building a reputation to achieve desired results. Most of those who watched the movie franchise might say that the Mafia family resorts to violence as a means of gaining cooperation, but with building the right reputation the family didn’t need to. When applied in business, a good reputation means that it will be easier to reach a company’s business goals from the supplier to the customer. For example, when an unexpected order or request from a customer arrives, and there is no time to prepare, the company could get in touch with a close supplier to provide the materials needed on short notice to comply with the customer’s demand. 

Furthermore, another lesson that can learned is businesses need a good and solid succession plan. From the movie, when the head of the crime family died, his eldest son took his place even though the son was not ready to be transitioned to a leadership position. In the business world, the most common situation would be automatically promoting the most experienced employee to management in the event of manager departure. This approach has the virtue of simplicity. Unfortunately, promotion based on years of experience doesn’t consider individual skill or leadership ability and could lead to poor management of the business. For example, a worker who has a decade of experience succeeding a manager of a company but lack the leadership skills and knowledge on generational issues could hurt the company in the long term.  

Lastly, is knowing your strengths. In the movie, Don Corleone faced a similar challenge in deciding whether or not to expand his empire to include illegal drugs. Despite the profit opportunities offered, the Don refused to enter the business. In the eyes of some, this made him a traditionalist who was behind the times. Don made the right decision – expansion into the narcotics trade would attract too much unwanted attention from the authorities. It also applies to businesses especially a new business. Although an opportunity might be lucrative, without the knowledge and expertise, it could fail. Rather than taking unnecessary risks, a company should focus on the strengths or what make the company competitive and build on that strength until ready and stable to venture into a new market. For example, a company selling meat wants to sell barbeque sauce, but lacks the equipment or expertise in the marketplace thus not satisfying customers expectations and the venture fails.  

Based on the unbelievable true story of one of the most famous con artists in history, Frank Abagnale Jr., Catch Me If You Can is a rousing musical set in the 1960’s. We begin as Frank is captured by Agent Carl Hanratty, after years of pursuit. Frank, however, thinks the audience deserves to hear his version of the truth, and narrates his life as a hip, dance-heavy variety television show. We see Frank, as a teenager, run away from his unhappy home to live a life of great adventure, conning people by assuming a multitude of identities: airplane pilot, doctor, and lawyer, to name a few. A fast, rollicking musical by the creative team behind Hairspray, Catch Me If You Can tells the tale of an ingenious, yet lonely, boy looking for his place in the world.
 
 What we have learned ? 

When you hear Catch Me if You Can, you picture the successful con artist Frank Abagnale (Leonardo DiCaprio) deceptively charming just about anyone with his skill mastery. Based on a true story, Catch me if You Can is a classic film that exemplifies the entrepreneurial journey. It touches upon important themes like creative problem solving, turning something good out of a bad situation, and the good ol' hustle to reach success. This movie covered include entrepreneurship skills, creativity and innovation, perseverance, business vision, personal sales techniques and entrepreneurial funding sources.

2. Muhammad Amirrul Asraf B Mat Lazim (A15A0411) 

3. Athirah Amira Bt Razali (A15A0069)

4. Muhammad Hafis bin Taufik (A15A0428) 

5. Muhammad Na'im Nazmi Bin Azman (A15A0444)

SYNOPSIS
It starts with a dairy farmer in the small mid-Michigan town of Evart, interweaving his story of ingenuity, perseverance, and calculated risk with the thrilling and heart-wrenching story of communist refugee and media magnate in Hong Kong, and that of a self-made merchant banker in Atlanta. Each of these entrepreneurs is remarkable.

Jimmy Lai, founder of giant Next Media, recounts his journey from the desperate poverty of Guangzhou province in communist China to his position as a media mogul aiming to foster freedom through information. The son of a merchant family stripped of their wealth, Jimmy’s mother was sent to work in the fields all week while he and his siblings fared for themselves. The boy left school at the age of ten to work in a railway station, which changed his life. 
The communists, he comments, painted China as wonderful in contrast to the nasty picture they presented of the outside world; but his eyes were opened by the travelers at the train station. Their dress, speech, and even the kind way they treated him gave him an education. “I was never treated so well before,” he recalls. After ravenously eating a bar of chocolate handed to him by a client, he resolved to go to where it was bought: Hong Kong. He had to beg his mother for a year before she would allow him the dangerous journey in the hold of a sampan to the freedom of Hong Kong.

Dairy farmer Brad Morgan was searching for a more cost-effective way to dispose of tons of cow manure when his undying curiosity and creativity led him to the compost business. Although he appears only moderately educated, Morgan skillfully uses scientific and business experts from far and wide to turn his farm into one of the largest and best composting businesses around. 

Investment banker Frank Hanna describes how his father, rather than guiding his sons to sports or leisure on the weekends, would take them to various properties the family owned. Together, they performed all the chores and learned the processes involved in running businesses—lessons Hanna used well as he and his brother built their merchant-banking business. Hanna has combined this practical knowledge with a study of free-market economics, not only for his successful business but for philanthropy, as well. Recently, he was named Philanthropist of the Year by Philanthropy Magazine because of the thoughtful and principled approach he takes to charity. 

 
In justifying the virtue of the entrepreneur, The Acton Instituteemphasizes the other-oriented attitude of the entrepreneur in contrast to the view that entrepreneurship is merely about greedy wealth-acquisition. The documentary argues that the entrepreneur must focus on the needs and desires of other people in order to succeed. One of the film’s messages seems to be that entrepreneurs are virtuous because they work for other people, performing a kind of altruism. In fact, during a question-and-answer session after the movie, executive producer Jay Richards confirmed this, emphasizing that the “al” in “altruism” means “other.” 

After several unsuccessful attempts to get another job, mostly because he is either overqualified or underqualified and has little experience, Brantley ends up working in the mailroom of the Pemrose Corporation, which is directed by his uncle, Howard Prescott (Richard Jordan), the CEO. Pemrose was founded by Howard's father-in-law; Howard received presidency of the company by marrying his boss's daughter, Vera Pemrose (Margaret Whitton).

Upon inspecting company reports, Brantley realizes that Howard and most of his fellow "suits" (executives) are making ineffective or detrimental decisions. After Brantley notices an empty office in the building due to one of Howard's frequent firings, he uses his access to the mailroom and his understanding of company processes to create the identity of Carlton Whitfield, a new executive. Brantley then assumes this role.

While handling two jobs (switching between casual wear and business suits in the elevator), Brantley also falls head-over-heels for Christy Wills (Helen Slater), a fellow financial wizard who recently graduated from Harvard. Brantley meets Vera after driving her home in a company limo (at his employer's request). Vera persuades Brantley to stay for a swim and seduces him by stripping off his swimsuit and having an underwater kiss before she rips off her swimsuit and ultimately swims naked with him. Upon seeing Howard arriving, Brantley and Vera realize they are related (albeit not by blood). Vera only seduced Brantley to get back at her husband for having an affair with a woman in his office. Brantley then gets changed as fast as he can and leaves the mansion without being seen by Howard.

Howard, without Brantley's knowledge, is having an affair with Christy. When Howard asks her to spy on Carlton Whitfield, Christy falls head-over-heels for "Whitfield", not knowing he is actually Brantley. The Pemrose Corporation is preparing to merge with the infamous Davenport Corporation. If Davenport Corporation merges with Pemrose, everyone gets fired. Howard, unaware that Whitfield and Brantley are one and the same person, suspects "Whitfield" is a spy for corporate raider Donald Davenport (Fred Gwynne). Brantley’s double identity is discovered when he, Christy, Vera and Howard end up in the same bedroom after a party at Howard’s home that all 4 are attending. Brantley and Christy end their budding relationship and Brantley gets sacked from his job he did as Whitfield, as does Christy for refusing to continue the affair with Howard.

While both Christy and Brantley are moving out of their offices, they end up in the same elevator and make up, conceiving a revenge plan with Vera. In the end, they raise enough cash, bonds, and stocks to wrest ownership of the Pemrose Corporation from Howard, and to proceed with a hostile takeover bid of Davenport's Corporation. Vera, already contemptuous of Howard for his counter-productive business practices, which were driving her father's empire into the ground, tells the board about his affair as well. She promptly replaces him with Brantley, with Jean, Christy and Melrose at his side. While security guards escort Howard and his aide, Art Thomas (Gerry Bamman), from the Pemrose Building, Brantley and Christy start planning their future together, personal as well as professional.




 

A15A0195            
HASLIZA BINTI FAUZI

A15A0397  
MUHAMAD ZULHAKIM BIN SAHAR

A15A0461           
 MUHAMMAD ZAHID BIN ROSLI

 

SYNOPSIS:

 

• A business that was once very popular during his father's holdings. Now, he has passed his business into a child named Moon, a Koala. His son was a passionate person in carrying out his former father's business activities. But as early as the business he was handling, the business was less likely to respond. This is because of the lack of people to come to perform at the theater because of the lack of money. The issue of money is getting worse as its business is almost sold by the bank because they can not afford to pay their monthly money. But Moon got an idea. He made a poster to invite anyone who was talented to show their talents and who he would best pay for the rewards. Problems arise when Moon Helper mistakenly typed the prize money on the poster. In the beginning many people came to be trusted. When Moon filters it all out, it's best to end up with some of the best people to show to the public. Those who are selected are very eager to show their talents to the public and also want to get the prize money. But unfortunately, Moon was distracted when his assistant was wrong about the money. All selected participants did not feel like continuing the show. Moon did not give up, he sought another alternative to earn money to develop his theater business. He met one of the popular artists during his theater being taken over by his father. This artist has been rich. Unfortunately, he has no heart to help Moon. Moon disappointed and the theater was auctioned by the bank. A few days later, those who have been selected for the past have come to persuade Moon to re-establish the theater. The participants sincerely helped Moon to regain the trust of his arithant friend and also to regain his theater being billed by the bank. They make free shows in the area. Fortunately, many people came to see the show as well as his friend's artist. After seeing the fascination of people and Moon's passion to prove that he was able to develop the business, his friend agreed to help Moon make his business. The comrade has regained the theater from the bank and Moon is able to run the business again better and better.

 

 

 

 

 

What we have learned?

 

Based on the movie, some things can be learned by us for business knowledge. Among them is the spirit of business. For example, Moon is excited to carry out his former business activities as he is very interested in him. Additionally, it is wise to look for opportunities as shown in this movie. For example, Moon wished to look for other opportunities or alternatives such as asking his friend's help to help him develop the theater business. In addition, he made a poster to make money to help him develop his business. Additionally, strong focus and effort is necessary because of the various obstacles that Moon has to go through before he really succeeds in setting up the business as his own.