You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic.

Some organisations believe that their employees should dress smartly. Others value quality of
work above appearance.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.

You should write at least 250 words.

ESSAY
Regulations and priorities may vary greatly according to company/from company to company,
which act as a (reflective) mirror for the organistion’s work culture and core values. While some
(companies) encourage their employees to dress smartly, I would argue that it is better to put an
emphasis/ emphasize on more realistic aspects such as staff’s quality quality of staff, discipline
and work outcome. In this paper, I shall attempt to elaborate/explore both views and settle down
the controversy.
First and foremost, a common ground should be established regardless of the firm’s distinctive
nature/essence, which would serve as a basis for further debate. It is widely accepted that all
corporations value profit, although not necessarily be in terms of monetary motivation, so
entrepreneurs will adopt and pursue certain strategies as long as they prove to be benefical. On
one hand, companies favoring appearance often involve interaction with clients and public
audiences such as marketing agencies, sports and fashion brands or real estate brokers. For
instance, wearing white shirts and dark suits have long been considered to be a symbol of
professionalism and helps an organisation gain more reputation and reliability. Moreover, good-
looking employees have a tendency to develop self-confidence and take the initiative in at work.
In any case, there is a shared interest for all members of the organisation.
On the other hand, many entrepreneurs attribute their success to improvements in internal
activities. Particularly, business is a collective endeavor which requires/involve numerous factors
such as inside talent, members’ contribution, effective management and sometimes luck. Japan
can be taken for example as some experts claimed that its economic boom in the latter half of the
21st century is due to countless effort from hard-working and disciplinary Japanese people.
Moreover, the market is a battlefield where companies compete for surviability and profit by
offering desirable products at attractive prices. Therefore, the ultimate goal of this mindset is
how to maximize the profit and maintain quality of service while cutting down on expenses and
prices. However, by this degree, outward image may not promise any practical gain as such.
In conclusion, despite having positive impacts on an organisation, good appearance alone may
not be the deciding factor to the overall success. I fundemantally agree with the idea that
business managers should focus on quality of work.