The physical layout of a building can also communicate the culture of an organization. My establishment doesn't seem to be actively trying to convey a message through architecture, but the message of efficiency is communicated loud and clear. I work in a no-frills building. The office spaces are devoid of frills, except for a few company signs, and the warehouse area is completely utilitarian. All space is used for the purpose of efficiently receiving and shipping groceries. The desks are sturdy but plain, the chairs are plain and somewhat uncomfortable, and there is no decoration that doesn't actively promote or explain Walmart's history or organizational safety practices in some way. 'another one. Likewise, the rules and policies of an organization also convey a cultural message. . One of the rules Walmart is most proud of is its open door policy. While not exclusive to Walmart, it has become a cornerstone of the culture at both locations I have worked at. The open door allows associates to approach their manager or the level of management above the associate's immediate supervisor without fear of retaliation. This is an important aspect of the “respect for people” policy mentioned above. Walmart has also offered insurance coverage for same-sex unions for about a decade and offers diversity and sustainability training through its intranet to empower its employees in the workforce if they choose to take advantage of these programs. These and many other programs are available to encourage associates to feel empowered by the company and train them in “respect for the individual.” Finally, rituals are an essential part of a strong organizational culture. Rituals refer to repetitive activities that have symbolic meaning within an organization...... middle of paper ...... lack of professional attitude. Being aware of what you say and how you say it is a very important aspect of impression management. Finally, behavioral impression management comes into play. Behavioral impression management is about how a person performs work and how they interact with others. Treating others with respect usually results in the return of respect. One of the operations managers at my facility wears sweatshirts to work. When he was moved to a new team, one of the managers he now managed also started wearing sweater vests. Later, a few more managers began to imitate this behavior. Unfortunately for the managers, the operations manager understood and was not impressed. Shortly after he reported the new fashion craze following him to his new department, it ended and managers had to find other ways to impress their new boss..