As the vibrant discussion of just how much truth bending is acceptable in fact-based movies shows, authenticity — or at least the perception of authenticity — still counts.
To Mr. Tuerff, the basics of good green advertising are showing authenticity, having a source for your claims so they can be verified and getting a third party to back up your claims.
Both cultures are high and similar regarding power distance, organizational hierarchy and status are prized, and when the leader shows authenticity, that is highlighted by the followers (Avolio and Gardner, 2005; Hofstede, 2001).
And, whatever one thinks of the new controversial HBO series Girls and its very real-looking star/writer/producer Lena Dunham, no one doubts the great pains she takes to display authenticity on the show.
Asian show biz, authenticity and panache were also evident on every plate.
For Roach, who comes from a police family, it's that camaraderie that gives the show its authenticity.
Out of superstition, or some symbolic show of authenticity, he has carried the same beat-up leather satchel for years.
Storor, whose previous works have involved similar community-based collaboration, hopes the audience will recognise the show's authenticity.
