Organizational Behavior

Abstract

This paper will discuss the culture of Google and how the organizations espoused values align with it enacted values. Also what will be covered is to what extent of communication plays in the organizational culture. Communication does play a role in the perception and organizational culture. This may cause misalignment between espoused values and enacted values within an organization. Conflict will also be identified in its role in group communication and how it is used to improve communication within groups.

Google, Communication and Culture

Google has been known as an innovator since 1998 when the company formed. Every year since then, Google keeps establishing itself as one of the leaders in technology and business. Google does this by having a set of core values or credo. Google has ten core values it is based on. When you read what the values are, they are all based around the employees and how they can be successful and in turn make the company successful. The very first value stated is, we want to work with great people. Google wants everyone to be at their best and have everyone work together. “Our commitment to innovation depends on everyone being comfortable sharing ideas and opinions. Every employee is a hands-on contributor, and everyone wears several hats” (Google Culture, 2010). Google’s culture exhibits people orientation as well as group orientation. This is taken to the extent to where Google exhibits a small group culture. The group gets to take management thoughts and outcomes and they get to show each of their ideas. The organizations culture is to have fun at work while challenging each and every individual to strive for excellence. The organizations culture has determined what the environment will be. The culture has set a sound foundation for success amongst the employees.

Google, The Role Communication Plays in Perception and Organizational Culture

Misalignment between espoused values and enacted...