...journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/ijhosman Does workplace fun matter? Developing a useable typology of workplace fun in a qualitative study Simon C.H. Chan ∗ Department of Management and Marketing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong a r t i c l e Keywords: Workplace fun Useable typology Qualitative study Hospitality industry i n f o a b s t r a c t A fun work environment is a positive atmosphere for organizations to attract and retain employees. This study identifies the significant factors of workplace fun and develops a useable typology of workplace fun activities in the hospitality industry. A qualitative case study with grounded theory approach was used by conducting interviews with ten hotel human resource (HR) practitioners in the People’s Republic of China. The results identified four “S”s of workplace fun factors, namely: (1) Staff-oriented workplace fun, (2) Supervisor-oriented workplace fun, (3) Social-oriented workplace fun, and (4) Strategy-oriented workplace fun. This study provides a roadmap to guide future hospitality management research in workplace fun domain. © 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. 1. Introduction As the jargon goes, “Happy Employees Produce Happy Customers.” (Wong and Ko, 2009, p. 196) There is a great challenge for organizations to attract and retain employees, to encourage employee well-being, and for employees to have fun on their job in the hospitality industry (Yu, 1999). Given the long...
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...name. We have chose “Fun-dae” to replace “Jubbly” because we think that it is more emotive and inspiring. The word fun because we want the customers to have fun during and after eating the ice-cream. Futhermore, we think that “fun-dae” is short, punchy and memorable. Short and punchy name is a must to grab the customers’ attention. Fun-dae is a unique name and we have high expectation that this ice confection will be a hit. TAGLINE “HAVE FUN EVERYDAY WITH FUN-DAE” This new tagline will replace the old one that is “Lovely Jubbly”. We put the word “everyday” because we want the customer to eat it everyday. As this tagline is simple , we want the tagline be the people’s talk and when to have fun they will find “fun-dae”. DESIGN The design for the logo is also given a fresh image that goes well with the current generation’s trend. PRODUCT RANGE The original flavours such as orange , tropical , strawberry , blackcurrant, will remain as part of Fun-dae. We will add few new flavours that will be announced soon. All these flavours are suitable for the whole family. Product shape which is triangular will remain the same as we want the customers to still have memory of eating Jubbly. Besides that, this shape is unique as ice confection and ice-cream mostly come in cone or rectangular shapes. We will also give option for the buyers which would come in themed boxes such as: * Fun-dae Love – for couples * Fun-dae buddy - for friends * Fun-dae classic – for...
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...Terms and Regulations of an Independent Contractor Affordable Fun Jumps 1. Independent Contractor Relationship. The parties agree and acknowledge that the relationship of the contractor with Affordable Fun Jumps hereunder is that of an independent contractor and any and all services performed or provided by the contractor hereunder shall be performed or provided by it in such capacity. The contractor shall in no way and for no purpose hereunder be considered an agent, servant, employee, partner or co-venturer of Affordable Fun Jumps or be deemed to hold any relationship with Affordable Fun Jumps other than that of an independent contractor. Neither the contractor nor its substitute drivers, employees, helpers, or servants are to be considered employees of Affordable Fun Jumps at any time, under any circumstances or for any purpose. Affordable Fun Jumps agrees and acknowledges that it shall have no right to direct or control the details or methods by which the contractor performs its services hereunder, and that Affordable Fun Jumps shall be concerned only with the results accomplished by the services performed by the contractor and not with the means with which those results are accomplished. Contractor shall be solely responsible for the direction and control of its substitute drivers, employees, helpers, agents or servants, including selecting, hiring, firing, supervision, directing, servicing accepted routes, setting wages, hour of work, performance standards,...
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...Introduction The American Heritage Dictionary defines fun as “a source of enjoyment, amusement or pleasure”. Imagine working for a company for more than 40 hours a week with a team of introverts. This may sound great to individuals who may have found refuge in isolation, but it comes at a cost for the company. Hodge-Cronin & Associates conducted survey of 737 CEO’s. The survey revealed that 98% of this group “preferred job candidates with a sense of humor to those without” (Rau-Foster, 2000). Can fun really make that much of a difference? Can fun make a company rank #1 for best company to work for? Dr. David Abramis has been researching and studying the topic for years now. “He’s discovered that people who have fun on the job are more creative, more productive, better decision-makers and get along better with co-workers. They also have fewer absentee, late, and sick days than people who aren’t having fun” (Rau-Foster, 2000). Explanation CNN Money has ranked Google as #1 for the “100 Best Companies to Work For” for 2013. Why is this? In 2006, Genentech a company that makes medicine that fights cancer, was ranked #1. Employee’s working for Genentech stated, “What’s better than being a valued member of a cancer-fighting team? Having a great time while you’re at work” (CNN Money, 2006). This company had a 5 percent turnover rate and 20 percent job growth. Now remember the year 2006! Google was on the bottom of this list in 2007. This leaves many people wondering how Google climbed...
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...FUN IN THE WORKPLACE: TOWARD AN ENVIRONMENT-BEHAVIOR FRAMEWORK RELATING OFFICE DESIGN, EMPLOYEE CREATIVITY, AND JOB SATISFACTION By ALEXANDRA M. MILLER A THESIS PRESENTED TO THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF INTERIOR DESIGN UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA 2005 Copyright 2005 by Alexandra M. Miller ACKNOWLEDGMENTS First, I would like to thank my committee chair, Dr. Margaret Portillo, for her direction and guidance throughout the entire research process. I would also like to thank Dr. M. Joyce Hasell for her support and valuable expertise. Additional thanks go to Dr. Larry Winner for his indispensable assistance as a statistical consultant. I would also like to thank PUSH for providing an excellent example of a fun workplace. In particular, I would like to thank partners John Ludwig, Chris Robb, and Rich Wahl for allowing me to conduct a case study of their business. Additional thanks go to Ron Boucher, Jourdan Crumpler, and Gordon Weller for taking the time to participate in interviews. I would also like to express my gratitude to Kathryn Voorhees for her help, humor, and friendship as she accompanied me throughout the research process. Finally, I would like to thank all of my friends and family for their support. In particular, I would like to thank to my parents for their constant support and for helping me to achieve my dreams. iii TABLE OF CONTENTS page ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ..........
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...Management: Ethics & Tactics Highlight the management theories or principles of each reading, submit 2 pages with your interpretations: This week, we learn that resonant managers zero in on employee emotions, feelings and attitudes. The “soft side” of management is important, it is important to manage both your emotions and the emotions of your subordinates. In Toxic Emotions at Work, the author recognizes that there are times when organizations and leaders cause pain. This pain can be either intentional or unintentional. Frost says, “organizations by their very nature create a regular supply of emotional pain” (p. 245). Compassionate managers need skills to be efficient toxin handlers. Paying attention to the types of questions and musing over how individuals or the organization would answer is a great start to acknowledging emotional toxicity and pain. Organizations need to strive to increase capacity for compassionate responses within the culture. Kenneth Blanchard and Spencer Johnson offer The One Minute Manager. They do not believe that good management takes a lot of time, they base this assumption on these underlying premises: “quality of time spent with subordinates is more important than quantity; and in the end, people should really be managing themselves” (p. 270). The three strategies they recommend are one-minute goals, one-minute praisings, and one-minute reprimands. The authors admit that managers have to sincerely care about the people under...
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...parents opens in Chandigarh Chandigarh, October 15. Something unique has come to Chandigarh. Stylish yet a family-friendly, hang out destination to eat drink and play: Fun Factory, a joint that will suit adults who just happen to have kids, too. With its blend of dedicated play area and funky decor, Fun Factory in Sector 9 Madhya Marg of Chandigarh has lots to offer for your children– a place where they can eat, play, party and splurge. Chandigarh resident Monica is the brainchild behind the indoor recreation family centre designed especially for children up to seven years. She had designed the play cafe with kids in mind and has prioritized safety and hygiene among many other factors. Fun Factory has refurbished rooms brimming with toys, games, beanbags, play mats and low tables. From the silent musketeers to mischief-makers, Fun Factory provides their zone of innocence to flourish. It has plenty of space for mum or dad to sit in and enjoy some play with their little ones! Or one can even relax in a coffee shop whilst being able to see your little ones grow juvenile! “At Fun Factory, you will find a line of imaginative and developmentally appropriate activities that will take your child on an adventurous expedition of social and physical exploration,” says Monica, Director Fun Factory. Fun Factory has a bunch of attractions to make your experience memorable. For instance “Buntings and Balloons is a partying lounge where kids can let their hair down”. “Second...
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...Class 525 SOU Assignment - Create Your Own Model and it's description! SERFUNTHENTIC LEADERSHIP MODEL This model is the flavorful fun of some Servant Leadership and some Authentic Leadership Models. Serfunthentic Leader is an inspiring leader who has strong values and beliefs, is transparent, ethical, puts the needs of others first while encouraging fun at the work place. When people are having fun, they’re going to work harder, stay longer, maintain their composure in a crisis and take better care of the organization (Gostick and Christopher, nd). Not everyone who’s on the top of an organization is a good leader. Some may occupy the top job and command decisions while the ones below him are the ones who make it happen. A real leader is a person who has loyal, willing and committed followers. One who inspires his followers and in turn they listen and respect him. Below is an illustration of Serfunthentic leader model. Characteristics of Serfunthentic leaders (i) Vision: This leader articulates an ideological vision that describes a better future to which his followers can comprehend and follow. (ii) Honesty: Known to be honest and straightforward. (iii) Fun & Entertaining: This leader can either be fun or can encourage fun and entertainment at the workplace to show appreciation to his followers. (iv) Trustworthy: This leader can be trusted by his followers. (v) Transparency: They display transparency and consistency with their values. (vi)...
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...The director’s vision of the production of Die Fledermaus was “revenge in fun is fun”. Specific moments in the play where this was supported were in act one when Falke convinces Eisenstein to go to Prince Orlofsky’s ball. Falke has planned to get revenge on Eisenstein for humiliating him after a party. Falke is having fun plotting his revenge and this is portrayed by Falke’s demeanor toward Eisenstein. Falke is cheerful and excited when he finally convinces Eisenstein to put off jail until morning and go to the ball with him. Another specific moment that revenge is portrayed as fun is when Rosalinda is having fun at the ball flirting with her husband, all the while Eisenstein has no idea this is his wife. She steals his pocket watch so that she can reveal later that it was her that he was flirting with. All of this, revenge on Esinstein, was being done to entertain the Prince. The idea that Falke was getting revenge on Eisenstein while at a ball that was meant to be fun and entertaining is another element that the director was envisioning “revenge in fun is fun”. The director’s concept of an “Austrian pastry” was visually conveyed by the pastel lighting, as well as the light and happy music. The costumes of the characters conveyed fluffy and sweet because of the type of fabric that was used and the colors of the fabrics. Some of the costumes had glitter which brings to mind sugar. The costumes were also bouncy and swingy illustrating “light and fluffy”. The set was brightly...
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..."Ain't It Fun" I don't mind letting you down easy But just give it time If it don't hurt now then just wait, just wait a while You're not the big fish in the pond no more You are what they're feeding on So what are you gonna do when the world don't orbit around you? So what are you gonna do when the world don't orbit around you? Ain't it fun living in the real world Ain't it good being all alone Where you're from You might be the one who's running things Well, you can ring anybody's bell to get what you want You see, it's easy to ignore a trouble When you're living in a bubble So what are you gonna do when the world don't orbit around you? So what are you gonna do when nobody wants to fool with you? Ain't it fun living in the real world Ain't it good being all alone Ain't it good to be on your own Ain't it fun you can't count on no one Ain't it good to be on your own Ain't it fun you can't count on no one Ain't it fun living in the real world Don't go crying to your mama 'cause you're on your own in the real world Don't go crying to your mama 'cause you're on your own in the real world Don't go crying to your mama 'cause you're on your own in the real world Don't go crying to your mama 'cause you're on your own in the real world Ain't it fun Ain't it fun Baby, now you're one of us Ain't it fun Ain't it fun Ain't it fun Ain't it fun living in the real world Ain't it good, ain't it good being all alone Ain't it fun living in the real world ('Cause the world don't...
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...is good news all around. Many of these activities provide the structure that helps people learn to better communicate with their dogs. The dogs have a better opportunity to learn good manners. That makes them easier to live with and less likely to be given up. The activities help people get in touch with one another to share information. That also helps people to learn about dogs, to avoid problems, and to solve them in a healthy way. The activities provide exercise in a fun way that boosts the relationship. The exercise, in turn, reduces boredom. A dog that exercises with its human is less likely to have behavior problems. A wonderful side benefit is that these activities can be a mental boost for humans and dogs alike. Do we need lessons on having fun with our dogs? All the evidence is, yes, we need to learn how to have fun with our dogs. Too many people just don't know how much fun their dog can be. Their relationship is one way; they haven't learned to communicate. They need help learning how to have fun with their dog. When they enjoy their dog they are motivated to work through problems, to solve them instead of giving up on the dog. And yes, your mutt...
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...chores or not. Instead children turn chores and hard work into fun and competitive games. Today we play many similar games that the Colonial people had played. Some games are tag, hide and seek hopscotch, leapfrog, marbles and blindman’s buff. Those however were only a few of the colonial games. They also played board games like checkers and backgammon. They either are doing it with materials such as kites and tops that were homemade. Also they used doll’s generally homemade. The doll was generally made out of rags and cornhusks but, other and easier materials...
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...fran sisco Italy new york las angeles hello I hate English this is not fun yes it is not fun this sucks a lot yes it does I do not like this at all this smells like farts yes it does cuz English is a piece of poo and I hate it so much I would rather do math than this is hate this thank god im almost done with English this year meep blah blooop meep meep merrp merp hello hello hello hello heloo heloo hello hello hello hello hello hello hello my name I hello my name is hello my name is hello my name s hello my name is hello Helen erin jack fan fran san fran sisco Italy new york las angeles hello I hate English this is not fun yes it is not fun this sucks a lot yes it does I do not like this at all this smells like farts yes it does cuz English is a piece of poo and I hate it so much I would rather do math than this is hate this thank god im almost done with English this year meep blah blooop meep meep merrp merp hello hello hello hello heloo heloo hello hello hello hello hello hello hello my name I hello my name is hello my name is hello my name s hello my name is hello Helen erin jack fan fran san fran sisco Italy new york las angeles hello I hate English this is not fun yes it is not fun this sucks a lot yes it does I do not like this at all this smells like farts yes it does cuz English is a piece of poo and I hate it so much I would rather do math than this is hate this thank god im almost done with English this year meep blah blooop meep meep merrp merp hello hello...
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...visited. The stores either didn’t have his size or the right style and color. After spending hours searching and getting no where he went home shoeless. Swinmurn attempted to shop online for the shoes he wanted. He couldn’t believe there wasn’t a site that offered a huge variety of shoes. This inspired him to create a site that he envisioned that had a big selection of different size, styles and colors of name brand shoes (“In The Beginning - Let There Be Shoes”, n.d.). Things do happen for a reason. Because he was unable to find the shoe he wanted, Zappos was created. The billion dollar company is now one of the largest online retail stores (Sood, S., 2013). Within the last 10 years the site has surpassed its expectation from carrying shoes to now offering a huge selection of clothing, beauty and home items (“In The Beginning - Let There Be Shoes”, n.d.). The success of the Zappos is because of its company values. The values of any company represent the foundation of what the organization stands for. Company values are used to help with decision making and to give insight about the organization to customers or potential employees. Zappos company values are gear to creating an atmosphere of fun and growth while providing WOW service to their customers. The company takes customer service to another level. A customer from Minnesota called to complain that her boots had started to leak after about a year (O'Brien, 2009). Zappos return policy allows you to return any unworn merchandise...
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...Add a shimmery personal touch to your school locker with this awesome wallpaper. Large white polka dots overlay a glittery pink background. Comes with magnets printed with LockerLookz logo. LockerLookz wallpaper fun patterns are specially designed for school lockers and pre-cut into four easy to install panels for instant effortless style. Add razzle and dazzle to your locker with this cool bin. A glitter pink and white chevron bin is embellished with a pink ribbon bow with a square crystal center. Perfect for holding your pens, pencils, lip glosses and more. Magnets provide a secure hold for your belongings. Create amazing style for your school locker with LockerLookz collection. Serve up a mean cup of coffee or cocoa with this mug that is...
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