Virtuousness can be applied to any organisation or any type of industry. For instance, the six positive practices can be applied to the video hire industry, in particular the Blockbuster retail store. Blockbuster runs a video rental (such as video games, movies, DVD’s etc.) services.
Blockbuster appears to be an organisation that cares about their employees. Blockbuster stores are usually small, depending on the location, suburbs. A former member (Mr X) from Blockbuster (located in his local area) describes his working experience there as inspiring, and enjoyable. This individual worked there for almost four years until its final closing down. Even though it was only a part-time job, which involved working mostly on Saturdays from 12pm to …show more content…
This showed that each member of the team greatly cared about each other and would be present there so one does not get or feel lonely. Every member displayed the virtue of care and responsibility towards one another, for example; when a member of the team saw any other member unhappy or stressed, they would communicate with them to make sure that that person is happy. Mr X (personal communication, October 17, 2015) also explains, that the most satisfying times during his work was when customers would come back to thank him for his help in showing them around and helping them to decide on what movies to rent, or what is the best movie to watch. These small conversations enhanced their sense of belonging and made their relationship stronger with not only the organisation, but between co-workers and the customers as …show more content…
For Mr X. his part-time job had a huge impact on his career choice. Mr X expressed how dealing with customers’ ideas and opinions about movies which they have rented, given him insight into storytelling and overtime, he formed his own ideas for games and movies. Today, Mr X (personal communication, October 17, 2015) is proudly undergoing an Advance Diploma of Screen & Digital Media in order to further his knowledge and skills in the movie business. Mr X. found his job very meaningful both financially and experience wise. When asked why? He replied, “if not for my position at Blockbuster retail, I may have very well chosen a completely different field to study in and begin my subsequent career” (Mr X, personal communication, October 17, 2015). This demonstrates how a good job with positive energy can be inspiring, be so meaningful and make a huge difference in an individual’s life. This could also be an example of heliotropic effect, as there were so many positiveness around the workplace; all workers were attracted to it.
Mr X always showed respect to his co-workers and greatly respected his employer and in return, he believes, he had received a lot back from all of them. For instance, Mr X (personal communication, October 17, 2015), explained how some days he would have to work alone, he would have to open/close cash register (handle money), his employer had great faith and trust in him that he will do the right thing
Blockbuster appears to be an organisation that cares about their employees. Blockbuster stores are usually small, depending on the location, suburbs. A former member (Mr X) from Blockbuster (located in his local area) describes his working experience there as inspiring, and enjoyable. This individual worked there for almost four years until its final closing down. Even though it was only a part-time job, which involved working mostly on Saturdays from 12pm to …show more content…
This showed that each member of the team greatly cared about each other and would be present there so one does not get or feel lonely. Every member displayed the virtue of care and responsibility towards one another, for example; when a member of the team saw any other member unhappy or stressed, they would communicate with them to make sure that that person is happy. Mr X (personal communication, October 17, 2015) also explains, that the most satisfying times during his work was when customers would come back to thank him for his help in showing them around and helping them to decide on what movies to rent, or what is the best movie to watch. These small conversations enhanced their sense of belonging and made their relationship stronger with not only the organisation, but between co-workers and the customers as …show more content…
For Mr X. his part-time job had a huge impact on his career choice. Mr X expressed how dealing with customers’ ideas and opinions about movies which they have rented, given him insight into storytelling and overtime, he formed his own ideas for games and movies. Today, Mr X (personal communication, October 17, 2015) is proudly undergoing an Advance Diploma of Screen & Digital Media in order to further his knowledge and skills in the movie business. Mr X. found his job very meaningful both financially and experience wise. When asked why? He replied, “if not for my position at Blockbuster retail, I may have very well chosen a completely different field to study in and begin my subsequent career” (Mr X, personal communication, October 17, 2015). This demonstrates how a good job with positive energy can be inspiring, be so meaningful and make a huge difference in an individual’s life. This could also be an example of heliotropic effect, as there were so many positiveness around the workplace; all workers were attracted to it.
Mr X always showed respect to his co-workers and greatly respected his employer and in return, he believes, he had received a lot back from all of them. For instance, Mr X (personal communication, October 17, 2015), explained how some days he would have to work alone, he would have to open/close cash register (handle money), his employer had great faith and trust in him that he will do the right thing