Organizational Communication

Bosses, coworkers, supervisors, and subordinates are people that are gonna fill your work life with happiness and harmony or make it a "hell on earth". It all depends on how you communicate with them in the office. Speaking of communicating, does everyone in the office communicate like you do? Well, of course not. Every single individual has their own communicating styles and everyone has to adapt everyone else's communicating style. Therefore, each individual has to make an effort to communicate with one another.

When I was working at Starbucks at KLCC, my manager was a freaking nut job. She would give one order and when I have completed the task, she tells me that I was not supposed to do that and scolds me right in front of everyone. Everyone meaning the customers, coworkers and anyone that was passing through the cafe. Every single day I had to deal with this crap and I just had to take it because she's the boss. My friends and coworkers would remind me to keep calm and that she is that type of person and to deal with her gently. After awhile, I was just immune to her meaning whatever she tells me, I just do it and shut up and if she screams at me in the end, which she will and does, I just walk away. At first it was ok but after that she gave a letter stating that I was being fired for insubordination. I was confused but at the same time, I was delighted cause I don’t have to her face anymore. Still, I inquired about what she means by insubordination. She said that I never did anything right and always disrespected her by walking away while she was talking (actually shouting at me) and she felt disheartened by my actions. I thought I wanted to let out everything at her but I just asked her why does she tell me one thing and shout at me later for doing it later. She said she never told me to do those stuffs and her response completely enraged me. I told her that she gave me those orders and then scolded me for doing the job. She asked me why I never talked to her about it or other stuff. I just answered that she would shut me down before I can say anything and of course she denied it. I just told her that she does not let anyone talk back to her and she hates listening to her subordinates complain, suggestions or ideas. I admit that she’s a good manager in many aspects but as a leader, she’s a control freak. In the end, the conversation didn’t end well and I just took my salary and left Starbucks and took a job at Chili’s.

The morale of the story is that I was at fault for not trying to talk to her and walking away every time she scolded me. I believe as a subordinate, you have to please the upper heads in every way but in this case, those at the top also need to be considerate of the feelings of their employees because communications goes both ways and respect is the key in this case. When both parties don’t respect the other, miscommunication happens and fights break out which causes bonds to be damaged. Communicating in an organization is tough but we all have to make an effort to ensure that harmony is maintained in the organization and that only can be done by talking to each other and working problems out like professionals.

Self Introduction

The name's Mohd Azmaine Bin Mohd Amin but my family calls me Mike based on my previous Christian name which is Sean Miguel Carvalho. I'm currently a student in SEGi University College, Kota Damansara. Since this is a self introduction title, I'm just going to inform you guys about myself which is mainly going to contain about my life, my hobbies, my ambitions and my opinions on certain matters. So basic stuff about me is I'm currently a college student and I'm in my final year of college. I love football, music, movies and cars.

I'm currently playing futsal in local team and we have won several cups over the years. I have just joined the team for about 9 months and still adapting to the playing style of the team but I'm getting there. I'm a big Chelsea fan and I really, really wish I could visit Chelsea's stadium, Stamford Bridge in London. That would really complete my life. I have been a football ever since I could remember. My football idol has to David Beckham and Frank Lampard.

Music wise I have to say I listen to pop, trance and rap. More towards pop cause I grew up with mainly pop music. As for movies, really dig action - comedy movies. It's good to laugh but I always need action like fight scenes and gun slinging mayhem. A little romance on the side, though. I have always been into cars such as racing and auto shows. Japan GT is my favorite racing event where all Japanese automobile companies compete for the title of Japan's Racing Champion. My favorite cars have to be the Nissan Skyline GT-R series and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution series.

I think that's all about me so far. I'm kinda secretive so don't expect much information about me from my blog. Hope you enjoy.