(Government)
In the movie The Hunger Games, what is the name of the dystopian nation where Katniss Everdeen lives, and its government controls the districts?
What is Panem?
In Aladdin, the character of Prince Ali spends lavishly on a parade and gifts to impress Princess Jasmine. What is this kind of spending called in economics?
What is Consumption?
In The Office, Dwight Schrute manages a branch of Dunder Mifflin. What is the term for someone who manages or supervises a group of employees?
What Guelph BComm Program is GEMA representing?
What is Government, Economics & Management?
In the Harry Potter series, which character becomes the Minister of Magic, a powerful position in the wizarding government?
Who is Cornelius Fudge?
In The Big Bang Theory, Sheldon Cooper's obsession with Star Trek could also be tied to a concept in economics: scarcity. What basic economic problem does this concept?
What is Limited resources and unlimited wants?
In The Intern, Robert De Niro’s character is hired by a fashion startup. What is the term for a company that is young and growing quickly?
What is a Startup?
What was GEMA’s first event of Fall 2024?
What is 'Paint and Pour with GEMA"?
In The Simpsons, Mayor Quimby is known for his scandalous behavior and political manipulation. Which political office does he hold?
Who is the Mayor of Springfield?
In The Lego Movie, the villain Lord Business wants to keep everything in perfect order and control. What type of market structure does this resemble, where one company controls all aspects of the market?
What is Monopoly?
In The Office, Michael Scott often tries to motivate his employees with “motivational” speeches and activities. What management technique is he (usually) failing to execute?
List the different portfolios GEMA has.
What is "Merchandise, Events, HR, Marketing, Corporate, Finance, BAs"?
In Scandal, Olivia Pope often works to protect the reputations of political leaders. What is Olivia’s title in the show?
What is a Crisis Manager?
In the movie The Wolf of Wall Street, Jordan Belfort becomes incredibly wealthy by selling worthless stocks. What term describes the false appearance of value that is created in some markets?
What is a "Bubble"?
In The Pursuit of Happyness, Will Smith's character works hard to secure an internship and eventually a job at a brokerage firm. What management concept is being demonstrated when he seeks to climb the corporate ladder through perseverance and networking?
How many profs were there at “Perspectives with Professors" ?
What is six (6) ?
In Star Wars, the Galactic Senate is part of the political structure of the Galactic Republic. Who is the leader of the Galactic Senate before it falls into the hands of the Empire?
Who is Padmé Amidala?
In The Social Network, Mark Zuckerberg makes billions of dollars by creating a website. This wealth comes from selling users' attention to advertisers. What is the economic term for the value of users' attention in this context?
What is Consumer Surplus?
In The Incredibles, Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) is often frustrated by the bureaucratic red tape in his job. What management concept is he struggling with when dealing with inefficient policies?
What is a Bureaucracy?
How many members does GEMA have?
What is Twenty Six (26)?