A Workplace and Working Relationships Research Assignment
Your assignment is to watch one episode of a one-hour reality/documentary (non-fiction) TV show that depicts a workplace and working relationships (do not choose a competition show). Watch the show and then write a 2-3 page response paper that does the following:
1.Describe the workplace on the show in one paragraph.
2.Discuss the representation of the workplace and workers in 1-2 paragraphs.What has the TV production chosen to emphasize.Does the representation promote or challenge any stereotypes?
3.Highlight and discuss a particular issue in this workplace that relates to one of the concepts from this class.Issues might include: corporate strategy, organizational culture; workplace hierarchy; job security; race and gender dynamics; recruitment and selection; job training; performance incentives. You should focus on only one issue, describe the challenges and mention one or two suggestions for improving the workplace.
You may choose any appropriate show, or select another show. Many of these shows are currently airing on TV, and most are also available online via various websites including Hulu or for purchase from iTunes. Examples of possible shows include the following:
Ice Road Truckers
The Deadliest Catch
Undercover Boss
Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares
Coal
American Chopper
Dirty Jobs
LA/Miami Ink
Duck Dynasty
There are probably dozens of other shows that meet the criteria - choose one that interests you.
cite all of your sources.
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A Workplace and Working Relationships
Introduction
The way one reacts with other colleagues in the workplace is quite important. Most importantly to note is that good working relationships, where everyone would feel respected and supported would assist in promoting a proper work culture (Doherty and Marcelas, 61). Therefore, it is advisable for the managers to ensure that there is good working relationship in the organization. The culture of good relationship can be instilled in the organization through urging each and every person to have respect for one another. This can be made better by being considerate, and honest to other people’s feelings. Concerning workplace relationships, there are many Television talk shows that have been presented in different stations in the United States to shed more light on the issue. One of the famous talk shows that have been widely viewed concerning the workplace and working relationships is The Office US (2001).
This paper explores one of the TV talk shows that have greatly been watched by many people across the world.
Description of the Workplace Depicted in the Office U.K
To begin with, it is quite difficult and by extension criminal to have a list of one great show that is geared towards the office workplace and fail to mention the BBC’s the Office. For many people, this show did not only bring out the atmosphere and environment of the real picture of the British office, but it also made the atmosphere mockumentary trend that caused a new form of television entertainment. The Office clearly demonstrates and evaluates the type of at different workplaces. This talk show has presented an interesting character study that explains the themes of individual importance, clash between personalities, desperation, frustration that people have had to undergo. The Office is two series movie that was created, written, and was also directed by one known as Ricky Gervais alongside Stephen Merchant. The program is basically about the daily activities and the daily lives of office employees from the Slough branch of a fictitious paper company known as Wernham Hogg. It is important to remember that when the Office was first aired on BBC Two, it was almost being cancelled because it had attracted low ratings; however, it persevered until now it is one of the most successful comedy expor...