What is popular culture, and what does it mean to you?
Generally speaking, the collective norms and values in society that constitutes for popular culture, but nowadays I feel popular culture means convenient patterns of behavior led by the government and media.
Why is an understanding of popular culture relevant in a business environment and in your present and future career?
Popular culture is the demands of the people. In a business environment this is relevant as it has a significant impact on what products and services the business will supply. For example, consumers expect the desired product or service to be excellent. If this expectation is not achieved by the business, consumers may not purchase the product and this can cause a loss in profits. Popular culture is important in my present and future career because due to technology, events in the workplace are changing and moving faster. To stay competitive, I must shift directions based on the customer requirements. Additionally, I must be computer savvy, and efficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook to effectively perform in the workplace
What would you consider to be an example of a pop culture artifact? And why would you choose it?
The artifact that I chose to represent an example of pop culture is People magazine. This magazine incorporates pop culture, by displaying pictures and articles about celebrities. This magazine keeps the media informed of what is going on in tv, movies, music, as well as celebrities personal lives. I chose this magazine because celebrities have a strong influence on the media. They revolutionize how we dress, wear our hair, speak, and even have political influences.
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Tiffanie, I like your choice of an artifact. You well summed up People magazine as pop culture. This is a magazine that has been around for years and still is very modern and popular. It keeps people in the know of what's going on with their favorite celebreties, gossip and current events. This is what people want and that is why this magazine is considered a pop culture.
ReplyDeleteMagazines are a big part of providing news are celebrities, in which they play a large part in pop culture. People will try copy celebrities lifestyles.
ReplyDeleteI like with your artifact. Magazines definitely have an impact on popular culture. I think another magazine that makes an impact on popular culture is Teen Magazine as it puts ideas into minds of easily influenced teenagers.
ReplyDeleteThe technological advances in the business world is totally amazing. It's exciting to see what items are being invented to make performing our jobs easier.
Tiffanie,
ReplyDeleteI agree, People magazine has a profound impact on our culture. The information which it provides to the consumer has a direct impact on our perceptions and actions. Celebrities have a profound influence on the way we dress, our hairstyle, political views and the way we speak.
People magazine, I wouldn't have thought of that one. Great choice.
ReplyDeletePeople Magazine is a great pick.
ReplyDeleteI think your artifact is a great example of popular culture. Trends/Celebrities change throughout the decades. People love to idolize their favorite celebrities and this magazine helps keep the fans updated.
ReplyDeleteI really like your icons, you did a good job picking them. I love Tom Hanks, his work is always classic!
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