Phoenix Corporate Culture
During an open conversation in the office between Ian, the man, and Kelly, the woman, various organization values can be picked from there. There is an open communication encouraged within the work set up as Kelly informally addresses Ian. She also uses a curse word to express her disappointment. Ian addresses Kelly by her first name, which is informal. The use of inoffensive language is seen as a value as Ian refrains from using vulgar language while responding to Kelly. Keeping one’s word is seen as an espoused value that as they both show how they have let down each other.
Various personal rituals are seen during boarding and before departure of the aircraft. Davis wears a cap while standing in the way of other passengers and clenches on two seats, one with each hand for good luck. Captain Frank Town and A.J. go through the checklist while incorporating jokes as a standard procedure before the commencement of each flight. A.J, later on, kisses his rosary for God’s blessing and protection.
The discussions about seating in the plane demonstrate some hierarchy where the superiors sat in front while the workers sat behind. Ian tells Rodney to sit back with his other colleagues, suggesting he would be more comfortable. This shows that the interaction between the superiors and other workers is minimized. A.J. despises Rodney’s workplace when he rudely talks to him as he is the co-pilot of the plane.
A.J is seen to have personal enchantment as he exercises order by making Davis and other workers sit down, giving the attribute of orderliness to the organization. He also gives stories. He reminds Rodney about his work at a rig in Kuwait, pointing out that it was closed too to show that working at such platforms is a disadvantage.
Works Cited
Moore, J. (Director). (2004). Flight of the Phoenix. DVD. Twentieth Century Fox Films.
ORGB, 5th Edition, Debra Nelson | James Campbell Quick, ISBN-13