Questions for Discussion
1. What makes Hot Topic so successful as a retailer? What makes them so popular with their employees? How can they keep their success going?
What makes Hot Topic successful as a retailer is the demographic they are catering to. This company aspires to understand their client, and they tailor services to them. The average 25-year-old Employee is fiercely loyal to the company because of the feeling of being able to fit in, and the fact that they are appreciated for what they contribute to the organization (Manning, 01/2014, p. 281). In addition, Hot Topic places emphases on music and pop culture, which is also important to the demographic. The passion that drives the organizational culture is shared across all levels and positions of the organization. What makes them popular with their employees is that they are happy to work there; their work does not feel like work. Hot Topic values collaboration, open communication, and empowerment, which takes emphasis off hierarchy. Employees receive support in risk-taking decisions, which negates feelings of exclusion. Hot Topic can keep their success going by continuing to be true to …show more content…
With everyone working in one big room and sharing space, this promotes collaboration and open communication. Without the constriction of having walls and doors, employees are more at ease and this aids efficiency. Having a sense of equality pertaining to creativity helps the staff and the company as they create and promote new merchandise. I would enjoy working in such an atmosphere because the open-door policy is put into action quite literally. With all employees on the same level knowing their responsibilities and availabilities for work and help, this seems like it would be a great opportunity. The benefits package and the rewards do not hurt
1. What makes Hot Topic so successful as a retailer? What makes them so popular with their employees? How can they keep their success going?
What makes Hot Topic successful as a retailer is the demographic they are catering to. This company aspires to understand their client, and they tailor services to them. The average 25-year-old Employee is fiercely loyal to the company because of the feeling of being able to fit in, and the fact that they are appreciated for what they contribute to the organization (Manning, 01/2014, p. 281). In addition, Hot Topic places emphases on music and pop culture, which is also important to the demographic. The passion that drives the organizational culture is shared across all levels and positions of the organization. What makes them popular with their employees is that they are happy to work there; their work does not feel like work. Hot Topic values collaboration, open communication, and empowerment, which takes emphasis off hierarchy. Employees receive support in risk-taking decisions, which negates feelings of exclusion. Hot Topic can keep their success going by continuing to be true to …show more content…
With everyone working in one big room and sharing space, this promotes collaboration and open communication. Without the constriction of having walls and doors, employees are more at ease and this aids efficiency. Having a sense of equality pertaining to creativity helps the staff and the company as they create and promote new merchandise. I would enjoy working in such an atmosphere because the open-door policy is put into action quite literally. With all employees on the same level knowing their responsibilities and availabilities for work and help, this seems like it would be a great opportunity. The benefits package and the rewards do not hurt