This document discusses Google's organizational culture. It notes that Google uses small project teams with lightweight development processes focused on early feedback. Management relies on feedback rather than rigid standards, and teams have autonomy. The culture also values collaboration, releasing products early, and recruiting employees with diverse skills and interests who are passionate about their work. However, the document also lists some criticisms, such as an emphasis on long hours, narrow recruitment focus on academics over experience, lack of benefits for contract workers, and confusion over decision-making structure.
2. Founders Larry Page & Sergey Brin
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◦ Organization Culture
◦ Recruitment
◦ Innovation
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3. Small teams
Very few standards on development process and
practices
Lightweight design process that is focused on early
feedback from
peers and senior engineers
Management by feedback – project teams have
complete responsibility and ownership
Collaborative and egalitarian environment
Release early, release often
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4. People With/who
◦ Board knowledge and expertise in many different
areas of computer
◦ World class programming skill
◦ Excellent communication and organization skill
◦ Are passionate about work and colleagues
◦ Are having innovative skill
◦ With diverse interests and skill
Yes, Google should give emphasis on
EXPERIENCE also.
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5. 12 Hour Working Day
Recruitment is too narrow (Forcing only on
academics records and graduate ranks)
30% of employee are on contract basis so
◦ Not given any employee benefits or stock options
◦ Not access to company’s intranet, meetings or social
events
Confusing about control and decision making
power
So many people on same job title.
Yes, Google Need To Change its Organizational
Culture.
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