Google Case Study
1. Would you be comfortable working in a hyper-flexible organization like Google, or do you prefer a more structured environment?
I would be quite comfortable working in a hyper-flexible organization like Google. I frequently find that I can be most efficient when I am allowed to adjust my schedule/timing/task as new information comes in, ‘roll with the punches’ if you will. Having this fleibility would allow me to complete more work in less time, making me more effective personally and for the organization.
2. Do you think Google will be able to retain its organization informality at 10,000 employees? 20,000? Microsoft has 61,000 employees.
Google being the incredible growing organization that it is will always maintain some resemblance of informality. That being said, I would be surprised if they are able to maintain their current level indefinitely. Their management structure has been designed to allow them the ability to make people feel as if they are free to go about their business, and for the most part they are, yet still gives upper management someone to hold responsibility should a deadline be missed or a product not up to standard.
3. Draw a corporate structure diagram for Google.
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Ugh….I hate BS busy work assignments.