Google is a high tech company with amazing growth rates. Inherent with its growth Google has to face challenges. In the following essay the personality of the founders of Google and the company is highlighted. Consequently the required personality of the candidates for employment at Google is explored. Furthermore the present selection process so far is in focus.
This research results in the answer of a best case selection process. Besides these themes the future development of Googles Corporate Culture and Structure affected by the enormous growth of the company is brought forward. The essay ends with a comparison of Google with the German High Tech company SAP which had a similar development 20 years earlier.
Thereby the structure of the work is divided into a theoretical part, in which the up to date theories are applied onto Google. In the practical part a forecast of the Google development for the future is made.
Table of Contents
- I. Introduction
- II. Identify
- A. Synopsis of text structure
- B. Prominent Characteristics
- C. Crystallization of points of concern
- D. Conclusion
- III. A. Organizational Structure
- III. B. Growth Development and Possible Consequences
- IV. Excursion
- V. Appendix
Objectives and Key Themes
This essay examines Google's unique corporate culture and its impact on the company's growth and success. It analyzes the personalities of Google's founders and explores how these personalities have shaped the company's culture. The essay investigates the ideal personality traits for prospective Google employees and evaluates current and potential selection processes. Finally, it considers the challenges and consequences of Google's immense growth on its organizational culture and structure.
- The personalities of Google's founders and their influence on the company's culture.
- The ideal personality profile for a successful Google employee.
- Effective recruitment methods for attracting and selecting suitable candidates.
- The impact of Google's rapid growth on its organizational structure and culture.
- Future challenges and potential strategies for managing sustained growth.
Chapter Summaries
I. Introduction: This introductory chapter provides a brief overview of Google's remarkable growth and the challenges it faces. It sets the stage for the essay by highlighting the key areas of investigation: the personalities of the founders, the desired employee profile, selection processes, and the impact of growth on the company's culture and structure. The chapter emphasizes the reciprocal influence between staff recruitment and corporate growth, foreshadowing the interconnected nature of the topics to be explored.
II. Identify: This section delves into Google's evolution from a two-person operation to a global tech giant. It examines the prominent characteristics of Google's corporate culture, emphasizing its unique features and the intentional incorporation of the founders' personal values and lifestyles into the company's ethos. The chapter establishes a foundation for understanding the unique aspects of Google's culture, including employee benefits and unconventional work structures that foster creativity and collaboration. This section sets the stage for later analysis of how Google's culture impacts its recruitment strategies and the type of employee it attracts.
III. A. Organizational Structure: This chapter focuses on the organizational structure of Google, analyzing its flat hierarchy and team-based work model. It explores the personalities of the founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, using frameworks like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and models of Machiavellianism and Type A/Type B personalities, to understand how their traits shaped the company's structure and culture. The chapter further analyzes the selection process, outlining the criteria for prospective employees and the selection models best suited to Google's needs. It uses this analysis to understand the type of personality most likely to thrive within Google's unique environment.
III. B. Growth Development and Possible Consequences: This chapter examines the consequences of Google's rapid growth on its organizational culture and structure. It analyzes how the company's unique culture and flat hierarchy can handle the challenges of globalization and increasing employee numbers, turnover and profit. The chapter explores potential consequences for both organizational structure and culture, potentially highlighting potential conflicts between the desire to maintain the company's unique culture and the pressures of scaling up the business. It examines the sustainability of the current model in the face of continued expansion.
Keywords
Google, corporate culture, organizational behavior, personality, leadership, recruitment, selection process, growth, organizational structure, founders, employee selection, organizational development, flat hierarchy, team structure, globalization.
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The essay analyzes Google's culture by examining the personalities of its founders, using frameworks like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and models of Machiavellianism and Type A/Type B personalities. It also investigates how these personalities shaped the company's structure, employee selection processes, and overall ethos. The analysis considers the unique aspects of Google's culture, such as employee benefits and unconventional work structures, and their impact on recruitment and employee attraction.
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The essay examines Google's flat hierarchy, team-based work model, and the challenges of maintaining this structure during rapid growth. It explores how the founders' personalities influenced the structure and how the company manages globalization and increasing employee numbers, turnover and profit.
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- Stephan Weber (Author), 2007, Organizational behaviour. Google corporate culture in perspective, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/88083
