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Witness also needed to make sure that Chintan and the waste pickers were aware of the risks and benefits of filming. While the video needed to send a strong message, the tone and language used had to be carefully balanced. A film that criticised the local government could incite anger. If the people in the film were easy to identify, they might risk becoming targets of some form of punishment. It was very important for both Chintan and the waste pickers to understand informed consent and realize that going on camera might have a number of ramifications.
Witness worked with both groups and helped tell the waste pickers stories in an assertive manner that did not cross boundaries of authority. The documentary made its mark, and the government reversed its plans. In place of privatizing waste collection and recycling, the waste pickers became paid employees who were accepted for the work they did and given some measures of security and safety on the job. By sharing a common goal and working together, Witness was able to connect with the waste pickers and with Chintan—they came together as a three-tiered team to create a strong visual message. The documentary was powerful enough to produce long term changes in government legislation. The waste pickers were given authority and compensation for their work. Chintan had policies they could turn to help protect waste pickers from future difficulties or abuse. Witness successfully fulfilled its mission, and its motto, to help victims of abuse to “See It, Film It, and Change It”.
1. When Witness works with local community leaders to help them effect change, do you believe the organizations work together as a team or as a group. Why?
2. What type of team did Witness and Chintan form to create the documentary Counterbalance?
3. What does Witness contribute to the combined team in terms of skills, personalities, roles, and diversity? What is needed from the local leaders to form a well-rounded team?
4. What is more important for the effectiveness of the teams formed to address issues – strong performance norms or strong cohesiveness? Explain.
5. Many modern social justice movements arise as “grassroots” initiatives enabled by social media and with very little formal leadership. Think about an example of a social justice movement and determine whether the people involved form a team or a group. Do you believe this is the most effective way to create change?
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Organizational Behaviour Concepts Controversies Applications
ISBN: 978-0132310314
6th Canadian Edition
Authors: Nancy Langton, Stephen P. Robbins, Timothy A. Judge, Katherine Breward
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