Pike place market is a fish market where the preparation and package of fishes for delivery based on an order placed by interested consumers. In particular, Pike place has grown prominent because of the efficiency in its operations that have captured the attention of the business world. Efficiency in Pike place involves the quality of fish processing and packaging services, the delivery methods as well as commitment of employees and the way the business firm engages with outside world (Colquitt, LePine, Wesson, & Wu, 2010).
For example, the owner describes the warm reception that the firm gives to all its visitors whether they interested in buying fish or not. The warm reception helps in developing the image of Pike place in the market and hence drawing many customers to the premises. As a result, it shows the high levels of the business interaction with the outside world.
Furthermore, the film shows the commitment of Pike place market employees with no lag time between the activities done by workers (Colquitt, LePine, Wesson, & Wu, 2010). This is because their movement reflects a smooth transition from one activity to another limiting any time wastage. The packaging and delivery of the fish products are fun since it does not involve any intensive physical work. The smiling faces of the employees reflect this as they go through their daily activities in the marketplace.
Lastly, the Pike place has a great communication culture between the management and employees as well as the employees and the customers. This leads to a productive engagement in the business and that fosters high understanding levels and hence leading to high performances in the business organization. This is evident as the manager gives different strategies applied when he wants to engage with the organization's employees. As a result, such successful engagement encourages cohesiveness in the place leading to improved performance for all employees in the Pike place.
References
Colquitt, J., LePine, J. A., Wesson, M. J., & Wu, X. (2010). Organizational behavior: Essentials for improving performance and commitment. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Irwin.
