Employees often discussed personal issues such as family, social activities, and gossips. Thus the interactions between employees have been in line with the prestige of the occupation. The manager is accorded the respect and professionalism with the prestige of the position. The manager sure did not qualify for the position without have achieved merits , credentials , or the social background which enabled such a climb to a management position. These subtle differences impact the lifestyles of the different classes associated with their desired occupation.
Management wields the most power because it is highest in rank.
It is the manager that does the hiring and firing, recommends salary increases and bonuses, communicates company policies and goals, and has the accountability for supervising the employees. Below the manager are the five sales representatives. Although their powers are informal, they have considerable influences. Their input into departmental policies about promotions and marketing weighs heavily because they have the front-line experiences in dealing with their respective clients. Their powers are immediate over the support personnel.