CHỮA ĐỀ THI THẬT BAND 8.0+ IELTS WRITING TASK 2 NGÀY 02/09/2023

ESSAY INFORMATION:

Written by: Xuân Phi, 04/09/2023

Supported by: Ex-BC Examiner, 05/09/2023

Question:  Some people believe that employers should not be concerned about the way their employees dress, but they should be concerned about the quality at work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

(IELTS Academic – 02/09/2023)

ANSWER (8.0+):

It is sometimes asserted that the management should not regulate their subordinates’ attire and instead place emphasis on the importance of work performance. I largely agree with this assertion given the fact that additional regulations cause greater work stress and damage companies‘ competitive advantages; however complete freedom might be detrimental to the office environment.

The first rationale for my disagreement to the involvement of managers in the office dress code is the extra stress it imposes on employees. Specifically, they might interpret these policies as an invasion of their privacy and excessive supervision by bosses, further burdening their work. Conversely, if employers solely attend to work performance, employees can have a greater sense of freedom and autonomy and therefore exhibit innovation and commitment which drive their company’s success.

Another argument for why I oppose managers dictating workplace attire is the significant resources required for implementing and enforcing such regulations. Instead of lavishing valuable time and money on addressing employees’ appearances, managers can allocate these sources to more crucial factors, which more directly improve their company’s competitiveness, such as talent retention and product research.

However, I acknowledge that granting employees complete freedom in their office attire choices could potentially harm the professional work environment. For instance, some may opt for casual attire like jeans or flip-flops, which could convey a lack of seriousness towards work and respect for their colleagues. If this practice becomes ingrained in the workplace culture, it could negatively impact the company’s image of professionalism and dedication.

In conclusion, I am mostly in agreement with the proposition of those in management positions not dictating employees’ dress codes due to the stress it can generate at work and its potential to harm the company’s competitiveness although employees might dress inappropriately if there is no regulation. That is why managers and HR should develop a comprehensive plan to foster a culture of respect and unity among employees, ensuring that even in the absence of strict regulations, workers maintain appropriate attire standards.

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