If you would like to see how your company measures up against the best, complete the abbreviated assessment below, which is based on the quantum organization concepts. Your answers will give you a snapshot of the degree to which your culture positions your company to compete in the twenty-first century economy. These companies are designed for efficiency, stability, uniformity and predictability. The company is hierarchical, departmentalized and political. The role of management is control and exploitation.
Employees are company expenses, who give a day's work for a day's pay.
In general, these companies perform poorly in today's business environment. Agile companies are very successful in today's marketplace. They are change-adaptive, creative and full of vitality. They have an inspiring vision and make the effort to gain ownership and commitment to it throughout the organization. They are committed to renewing themselves, even if it means making some of their current businesses obsolete.