Mr Taylor goes to Hollywood : misbehavior in film and TV

Purpose" The purpose of this chapter is to enhance understanding of misbehavior through an exploration of film and TV treatments of workplace relations. Methodology/approach" Analysis of examples of misbehavior drawn from film and TV within a theoretical framework informed by formal and substantive rationality. Findings" Workplace definitions of misbehavior are multi-faceted, contextually specific, and both perspective- and power-dependent. They are constructed within workplace settings, where expressions of formal and substantive rationality intersect with everyday working practices. Research limitations/Implications" The discussion is limited by the mainly fictional character of the resources used. Practical implications" The chapter illustrates how representations of organizations as "rational" are limited and how more complex understandings of rationality might contribute to a more nuanced view of the co-production of workplace misbehavior practices by managers, workers, and/or unions. Social implications" The chapter illustrates how multiple rationalities may be expressed and socially embedded within specific workplace settings. Originality/Value of chapter" The focus on mainly fictional examples drawn from popular culture to interpret workplace behavior is the chapter's most distinctive feature.