are run. He also states his expectations of each employee while they remain with the company. The company culture is evident in this video as only good looking well dressed people appear in it and back drop for the video is lavish. Supervisors are also used to instill company culture. Each time the supervisor for the Atlantic region came from Halifax to inspect the location in Fredericton, while I was employed there, he would meet individually with each employee and comment on how he thought they were performing based on their physical appearance and how their weekly sales were with respects to each section of the store ( accessories, bags and shoes ). This the main problem with Antonios culture at present. All emphasis is placed on appearance. In order to illustrate the problem with company culture a personal example will prove useful. When I first started as a part-time employee at the Fredericton location the manager was on the verge of either quitting or being fired. No one was sure what would come first. He was chosen for his position as manager no more that a year ago on the basis of only his appearance and communication skills as a sales associate at sports store near Antonios in the mall. John, as he will be referred to, had no prior managing experience, did not take any responsibility for paper work or duties for store upkeep. Many hours were allocated to part-time employees such as myself as John did not want to work them. He was profusely late and did nothing once he arrived at the store. He did know how to sell, though most times customers were pushed into buying. John dressed very professionally and he was a very good looking man. He was very socialable and knew many people that came into the store. This is the reason he was hired in the first place but these skills alone do not make for an efficient manager.Also, the supervisor for the Atlantic region came for an inspection after I had been working for only on...
