• Ms. Romali Patel

This paper examines the mechanisms of power and control in The Devil Wears Prada through the lens of communication, focusing on the dynamics between Miranda Priestly and her assistant, Andrea Sachs. Using Human Relations Theory and Media Richness Theory, the study explores how communication is used not just to manage tasks but to enforce hierarchical dominance, emotional suppression, and competitive tension within the workplace. The analysis reveals how lean communication modes, ambiguous messaging, and emotional detachment create a culture of compliance and fear. Through detailed textual analysis and theoretical framing, the research highlights the emotional cost of authoritarian leadership and argues for more human-centred communication strategies in organizational structures.

Workplace Hierarchy, Authoritarian Leadership, Toxic Work Culture, Human Relations Theory, Media Richness Theory, Organizational Communication

"Power And Control Through Communication in The Devil Wears Prada", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 4, page no.l103-l109, April-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2504B15.pdf

"Power And Control Through Communication in The Devil Wears Prada", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 4, page no. ppl103-l109, April-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2504B15.pdf