Management
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ISBN: 9780133935813
Author: Stephen P. Robbins; Mary A. Coulter
Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
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Chapter 3, Problem 17DQ
Summary Introduction
To explain:
The culture of the online shoe company in relation to their corporate values and to identify the areas of it that makes it extraordinary.
Introduction:
The online shoe retailer is known for its unique corporate culture. The said culture is being built on ten corporate values that seem much different from that of other companies of the day. Creativity, superior service, willingness to change et cetera are some of these values. The secret behind the success of this company is due to the feeling of belongingness created within its employees via the aforesaid values. The company could be identified to be having a very high culture within a much fast-paced business environment where terms like the corporate culture are mostly limited to documents.
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