Undercover boss is a reality tv show that follows the CEO of a company that for a short time works in one of the jobs, as a new employee, the expect their employee's to do. In this show the boss meets some of the working class employees and is meant to show the divide between the boss and their employee's. This is an interesting concept because the employees do not know that the 'new employee' is actually their boss. The employees do not change their behavior and act as they normally would unaware. If the employees did know who the new employee is their boss they would act differently than they do in the show. By doing this the boss gets to see an employee's genuine behavior. The boss gets to see the employee's unrestrained backstage. This is not something that would usually happen. Employees unknowingly put their backstage up, which the boss sees. This sets up an unique opportunity. Those that are good employees are often rewarded by the boss on this show. This show is a break from the usual frontstage and backstage. When the boss is around undercover the employees are not playing the part of good employee in front of boss, which is rare.
I agree, this show is a great way for the backstages to be seen which is very rare, especially for a boss to see. It's a break from the norm and is a wonderful way to reward those who work hard regardless of who is watching or who is around.
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