Lastly the focus on Clan through the use of the cultural aspects discussed in the first question also supports its unique ability to continually create greater levels of innovation and growth over time. Adhocracy is critical given the intellectual abilities of the people the company attracts and retains, as they are more interested in attaining objectives even if it means cutting across functional lines of authorizing rather than being governed by a strict hierarchical framework. The clan aspect of the structure of the competing values framework is critical for the continual growth and maturation of the culture, so highly attuned to the development of innovation instead of embracing the status quo as is the case in so many other cultures. The foundation of Google's innovation is its ability to create norms, values and core beliefs as part of its Clan as defined with the Competing Values Framework. The combining of these factors have successfully given Google the ability to sense and respond to market opportunities rapidly, without becoming encumbered in "analysis paralysis" and instead getting goals accomplished quickly. The bottom line is that Google has created a highly unique culture that nurtures and values innovation over and above complacency and the status quo.
What is Google's mission statement? Is the culture type identified in question 2 consistent with the accomplishment of this mission? Explain.
As defined on the company's website, Google's mission statement is "To organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful." There is a very high level of congruence of the type of organization Google has created based on the competing values framework and its culture. The reliance on accomplishment of complex, often highly abstract problems that globally...
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