TEACHING STRATEGY OR WATCHING GAME OF THRONES?

Abstract

Although film analysis is a difficult methodological exercise due to the complexity of investigating imagery and dynamic aspects of what is shown on screen, this type of analysis can be an alternative for capturing illustrative concepts of organizational and entrepreneurial reality. In this way, the objective of this research is to identify the organizational strategy model that can be taught and debated with the support of the HBO television series Game of Thrones. This research is characterized as qualitative, exploratory and descriptive. The research method adopted consists of a bibliographic and film survey, as well as content analysis for data processing. The metaphorical language is fundamental for comparisons between the theory of strategy and the content of the analyzed series. Thus, the intention of the analysis was to go beyond logical reasoning, as the series can be used as a resource for a deeper, reflective and critical analysis of important themes for the modification of subjects' values ​​about themselves and their relationship with the social environment of the which part. It is noticed that the fictional work has great potential, in terms of assistance in academic training, especially in the teaching and learning of Organizational Strategy, to mobilize interest and critical reflection for decision making.