Rincewind Posted 12 June 2013 Posted 12 June 2013 I was going to do a poll but not sure how to do them. So you are asked at an interview who you thought was the most important person that works at the company be it cleaner-tea boy -shop floor - manager -CEO -owner/director and all the others in between if I missed any out. What would your answer be. I know mine and it may surprise some but given the past opinions I thought that it would be an interesting question.
Guest MattP Posted 12 June 2013 Posted 12 June 2013 I'd imagine the toilet cleaner struggles to get an erection.
Guest Posted 12 June 2013 Posted 12 June 2013 Depends on the business Edit: but in larger businesses all people are important
stix Posted 12 June 2013 Posted 12 June 2013 Incredible. I'm beginning to think this guy is a comedy genius.
Guest MattP Posted 12 June 2013 Posted 12 June 2013 Incredible. I'm beginning to think this guy is a comedy genius. So am I!!! Actually struggling to control my laughter today on here
cambridgefox Posted 12 June 2013 Posted 12 June 2013 In our company we are all small cogs in a bigger wheel and one can't perform without the other.Not sounding big headed,but I ring the most money in,but can't set up the machines for shit. However I would look at it by thinking who would be the biggest loss to the company.This wouldn't be me,a lad in the office can do most jobs,does my letters,write ups and gets prices for me.So it's him.
MooseBreath Posted 12 June 2013 Posted 12 June 2013 Serious answer, probably the sales team. There are exceptions, but generally if you aren't selling, you don't have a business.
theessexfox Posted 12 June 2013 Posted 12 June 2013 everyone in business do a poll at their workplace?
DennisNedry Posted 12 June 2013 Posted 12 June 2013 The owner and directors. Most people underneath are easily replaceable.
Guest MattP Posted 12 June 2013 Posted 12 June 2013 Can we have 'surprising' answer from the topic starter?
AoWW Posted 12 June 2013 Posted 12 June 2013 Impotant? Impotent? Bit personal, isn't it? Not something I really consider when thinking about my colleagues, to be honest.
Webbo Posted 12 June 2013 Posted 12 June 2013 Impotant? Impotent? I don't want to be hard on Ken but we need to get this straight.
leicsmac Posted 12 June 2013 Posted 12 June 2013 The owner and directors. Most people underneath are easily replaceable. Possibly, but depending on the skillsets replacing them is difficult. I would say specialists with a unique knowledge/skillset working in a key role for the company are, if not the most important, certainly the most expensive in time and money to hire or train. And aren't directors easily replaceable too? If they don't actually contribute capital to the company they're glorified decision-makers in suits and flash cars. Lower-level staff could be taught the business knowledge to act as a director more easily than a specialist skill required in manufacturing, for example. Edit: Agree with Moosey about sales/customer liason teams being important too. Unless you've got long-term contracts, getting and keeping a client base is key to keeping your business afloat.
Rincewind Posted 12 June 2013 Author Posted 12 June 2013 Everybody. When a customer or buyer walks through the door they want to see a clean place. They want to be greeted by a friendly and helpful front of house recptionist. They want to be given the right directions to the boardroom. They want clear and precise description of the items from the sales team. They want goods that are not damaged. They want goods f delivered on time and the post room employee to fail to post because of the rain. And they want the CEO to be on time for the important meeting at the local mens club and golf course.
Guest MattP Posted 12 June 2013 Posted 12 June 2013 You nearly got through a whole post then without attacking somebody rich or successful.
Rincewind Posted 12 June 2013 Author Posted 12 June 2013 You nearly got through a whole post then without attacking somebody rich or successful. Thought I did. I did an office skills course last year and this question was asked. You can be rich and successful through inheritance. There have been many busnesses that have passed down the family line without them working their way up. Nothing wrong with that if they know what they are doing..
Guest MattP Posted 12 June 2013 Posted 12 June 2013 No you (amazingly) made a critical remark that CEO'S don't work hard.
Rincewind Posted 12 June 2013 Author Posted 12 June 2013 No you (amazingly) made a critical remark that CEO'S don't work hard. They do. It'/s a different kind of hard work.
Guest MattP Posted 12 June 2013 Posted 12 June 2013 They do. It'/s a different kind of hard work. In that case I apologise I didn't realise you had achieved CEO in your working career.
Guest Posted 12 June 2013 Posted 12 June 2013 The owner and directors. Most people underneath are easily replaceable. You should be a motivational speaker
AoWW Posted 12 June 2013 Posted 12 June 2013 In that case I apologise I didn't realise you had achieved CEO in your working career. Ken's typing his replies on his ipad from the 19th hole whilst sipping Veuve Clicquot and eating oysters.
Guest MattP Posted 12 June 2013 Posted 12 June 2013 Ken's typing his replies on his ipad from the 19th hole whilst sipping Veuve Clicquot and eating oysters. He's the biggest humblebragger on the forum.
Guest Posted 12 June 2013 Posted 12 June 2013 In our company we are all small cogs in a bigger wheel and one can't perform without the other.Not sounding big headed,but I ring the most money in,but can't set up the machines for shit. However I would look at it by thinking who would be the biggest loss to the company.This wouldn't be me,a lad in the office can do most jobs,does my letters,write ups and gets prices for me.So it's him. This is clearly the correct answer in an interview situation.
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