T h e V o ic e , For students, By Students 5 March 30, 2011 www.fsuvoice.com OPINION MOVIEREVIEW Professionalism. Limitless reaches its limits Does it exist? By Brianna Murrell with no one present, Morra steals his money and the secret stash of the drug. He begins It is a basic part of our modern era that eludes remaining ethical in your decision­ Voice sta ff writer we are forced to adapt constantly to multiple making and conduct, following protocol and to create a new image for himself With the social environments. We transition from our procedure, respecting the chain of command, Officially released in movie theaters on drug he is able to complete his book and family setting, to the workplace, back to the and refraining from non-constructive critical March 18, Limitless is a film filled with ac­ then enters the stock market. Taking an exceedingly unusual amount of the drug, home, and maybe, when we have free time, comments, gossip, and excessive communi­ tion, adventure, and suspense. It is based on Morra begins to experience the side effects. to various entertainment outlets with our cations. the book The Dark Fields by Alan Glynn Throughout the rest of the movie, Morra is friends. Each of these environments, though, 4. Your relationships. Being collegial with the screenplay by Leslie Dixon. Di­ confronted by individuals, good and bad, is its own micro-culture of behavioral rou­ means maintaining an attitude of friendli­ rected by Neil Burger, the movie’s cast in­ tines, beliefs, values, and expectations, and ness, honesty, and openness, being courte­ cludes Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro and who are linked to the drug. It is his mission when these are violated, there are conse­ ous, admitting and owning mistakes, seeking Abbie Cornish. Previews and trailers boast to keep his secret, as well as his life. Limitless was a suspenseful movie, but quences. Such is the case for a person who solutions and not just pointing to problems, the tagline, “What if a pill could make you not one to be taken too serious. Filled with brings his or her frustrations over from a bad criticizing constructively and always in pri­ rich and powerful?” numerous comedic moments, this isn’t the family situation into the workplace, or a per­ vate, praising in public, being helpful by tak­ A very thought provoking film, viewers son, angry at work, channels that anger to­ ing that extra step to assist others, listening to are forced to step into the shoes of Eddie movie to see if intense thrills are desired. ward loved ones. The key to adapting to these others’ concerns, respecting others’ feelings, Morra (Bradley Cooper), a struggling New With the main character also being in the ''sometimes abrupt social transitions is tied to beliefs, and values, remaining approachable, York City writer who is on the brink of los­ cast of the popular movie, The Hangover, it appreciating that they are, in fact, appreciating the work duties of others ing his book offer, his apartment and his may be hard to separate Bradley Cooper’s two roles - the school teacher who steals unique environments, and in learning by not distracting or impeding upon relationship. With no type of motivation DR, TODD students’ field trip money for his Las Vegas communication skills that will allow their ability to complete those duties, or drive to begin his book, Morra takes a you to excel in those environments. FROBISH and contributing to a healthy work break. Morra runs into a family member trip and a writer who is now intelligent be­ yond belief by taking a pill. The workplace is one of these COMMUNICATION environment that is free from hostil­ who gives him an experimental drug. Morra MATTERS Not the best movie, but the plot is stimu­ unique environments, and all work­ ity and other such tensions. finds that the drug allows him to use 100% places are as different as they are 5. Your innocence. Refrain from of his mind and increases his intelligence. lating. Thoughts of a pill that increases knowledge - what does the future truly similar. Making the transition from one work­ illegal and inappropriate activities. All em­ Addicted to the drug, Morra has to have place to another can be traumatizing. People ployees should refrain from making deci­ more and thus the journey begins. He finds hold? are different. Procedures are different. There sions based upon gender, race, sexual orien­ his “supplier” murdered in his home, and are new written as well as unwritten rules tation, age, and other identity markers. This about chain-of-command, online behavior, includes making comments that target those paperwork, office etiquette, work duties, and markers, and treating people differently be­ RESTAURANTREVIEW office relationships. The best practice for cause of those markers. Employees should a new employee is not to just dive right in, also refrain from using institutional resources but to remain open-minded, listen carefully, for private or personal gain, publicly criticiz­ Home cooking, watch carefully, observe people and practices, ing the reputation or identity of the institution be patient, do not try to impress others imme­ and those who work within it, and creating diately, do not allow yourself to be talked into inappropriate relationships within the work­ southern style joining any workplace social cliques, do not place that may create a hostile work environ­ criticize workplace routines, and ask for ver­ ment for others. Those in supervisorial posi­ bal and written feedback to gauge your prog­ tions should refrain from asking subordinate By Alicia Bayat through the door, the split rail entryway, ress. It takes time to learn a new workplace employees to complete work outside of their Voice Editor-in-Chief little country restaurant feel was all too fa­ culture, and the time you spend is a good in­ official job descriptions without additional miliar.. I walked through the line and picked vestment in your future success. compensation, status change, or special com­ “Do you remember Chason’s on Lumber- out a glass of sweet tea I could smell the Despite the idiosyncrasies of our different mendations. bridge Rd?” When someone first told me tangy fried shrimp mixed with a sweetness environments, there are common workplace A professional workplace will increase about Grandson’s restaurant in Hopemills, that could only be pecan pie. standards that should be followed. They are productivity, efficiency, improve morale, and it didn’t sound very appealing. But it’s com­ It was a smaller version of Chason’s but often referred to as codes of conduct, stan­ will increase employee satisfaction and re­ parison to Chason’s suddenly brought it all the atmosphere and food was definitely fa­ dards of professionalism and collegiality, and tention. Creating this environment is not the back, the rustic atmosphere, the candlelight miliar. I decided to try a little of everything. best practices. Below are five categories of sole responsibility of the supervisor, but of all and the smell of Southern food, absolutely After all it is an all-you-can-eat. Buffet’s suggestions for creating and maintaining a employees. A workplace is a type of family, divine. aren’t really good for me, I can’t eat very professional identity in the workplace. and all families have conflict. Good conflict Chason’s was a little family-owned, much so I end up nibbling on a little of this 1. Your look. Dress and maintain personal moves people to action and can make an country restaurant out on Lumber Bridge and a little of that. hygiene in such a way that gamers respect institution stronger. Bad conflict stifles pro­ Rd where everyone always seemed to They had everything from meatloaf, and trust, reflects confidence, high self-es­ ductivity, creates resentment and anger, and go eat. The food must have been good if mashed potatoes with brown gravy, to fried teem, and a willingness to present an appro­ diminishes the credibility of the institution. people drove from Fort Bragg and Fayette­ catfish and hushpuppies. Then I found the priate image for your institution. The key to avoiding bad conflict is have clear ville towards Lumberton just for lunch. It fried shrimp with a little touch of sweetness. 2. Your work. Show up on time, maximize rules and procedures in place concerning pro­ was this log cabin type restaurant with an I had a little of the country style steak with your productivity during work hours, consci­ fessional conduct, employ good communica­ all-you-can-eat buffett. The Chason’s on brown gravy, and cheesy potatoes. I had to entiously fiilfill the duties of your job descrip­ tion habits with colleagues and customers, Lumberbridge Rd, burned down a few years taste the chicken and pastry and the dirty tion while exceeding minimum expectations, and acknowledging unprofessional conduct ago and was relocated to Fayetteville. It lost rice. I topped that off with a taste of peach being self-motivated, and working on a task for what it is and addressing that conduct im­ some of it’s atmosphere but still has the cobbler. until it is complete. mediately. same Southern style cuisine. They also have a frill salad bar and bread 3. Your character. Hold yourself to the I took my chances and headed to Grand­ section. highest possible standards of character and son’s restaurant in Grays Creek. behavior as fitting for your job, which in- It was exactly as I expected as I walked see REVIEW, page 7.