“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” This, a quote by Winston Churchill, could easily be used as a motto for most every successful global company. Google, founded September 4th, 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin. The two men met at Stanford University, and together formed a search engine on Stanford’s servers called, BackRub. This being such a success was later launched into a full internet domain named Google.com on September 15th, 1997. Google’s name came from the mathematical term googol, which is represented by the number one followed by one-hundred zeros.[1] Google was created for the purpose of allowing infinite amounts of information to be organized on the internet. This philosophy has catapulted
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Two of the most important are the ability to guide, without micromanaging, and being able to communicate and listen to your team of employees. Another factor used by Google’s leaders is the ability to solve issues that may arise on the spot, rather than having to go to other leaders to help you. This is another characteristic of minor independence found in the ranks of Google’s employees and leaders.These major qualities are relevant to Google’s laissez-faire policy and helps induce creativity. This combination of leadership qualities and the diversity of Google’s employment facilities, creates the best environment for learning, professional advancement, and satisfied …show more content…
One such example is the organizational structure of the company, which is peculiar in nature, but has a very positive outcome when followed. Google 's corporate structure varies little from that of traditional structures. Although, the existence of a few unique leadership positions such as Chief Culture Officer and Chief Internet Evangelist can not go without notice. As most Incorporation are, Google is overseen by a Board of Directors, who pass instruction down through the executive group for each department. However, what is most strange about Google’s hierarchy is that, while it holds power to make most every decision, it is a very common practice for executive leaders and the Board of Directors not to be overbearing. This behavior is used so as to allow the maximum levels of creativity and innovation. I personally believe that all things considered, working for Google would be something alien to me, due to the lack of rigidity. Although one aspect of Google’s employment policy, is the desire for employees who can think quickly in tough situations. This portion of the policy would be easiest to follow because as a former Assistant Manager for Hardees and Burger King, i had to learn to think quickly and soundly even in high stress
Two of the most important are the ability to guide, without micromanaging, and being able to communicate and listen to your team of employees. Another factor used by Google’s leaders is the ability to solve issues that may arise on the spot, rather than having to go to other leaders to help you. This is another characteristic of minor independence found in the ranks of Google’s employees and leaders.These major qualities are relevant to Google’s laissez-faire policy and helps induce creativity. This combination of leadership qualities and the diversity of Google’s employment facilities, creates the best environment for learning, professional advancement, and satisfied …show more content…
One such example is the organizational structure of the company, which is peculiar in nature, but has a very positive outcome when followed. Google 's corporate structure varies little from that of traditional structures. Although, the existence of a few unique leadership positions such as Chief Culture Officer and Chief Internet Evangelist can not go without notice. As most Incorporation are, Google is overseen by a Board of Directors, who pass instruction down through the executive group for each department. However, what is most strange about Google’s hierarchy is that, while it holds power to make most every decision, it is a very common practice for executive leaders and the Board of Directors not to be overbearing. This behavior is used so as to allow the maximum levels of creativity and innovation. I personally believe that all things considered, working for Google would be something alien to me, due to the lack of rigidity. Although one aspect of Google’s employment policy, is the desire for employees who can think quickly in tough situations. This portion of the policy would be easiest to follow because as a former Assistant Manager for Hardees and Burger King, i had to learn to think quickly and soundly even in high stress