I was interested in her findings of the characteristics that pacesetters saw as important in their organizational cultures. Conflict is seen as creative. Ideas that are unusual, controversial, or different are strongly encouraged and well received. To get approval for an unforeseen or nonroutine activity, an OK from just one or two people is usually enough. Decisions about significant activities are made almost immediately.
People shift their job responsibilities in the course of a year .
When the unit is considering a major strategic change, most people generally hear about it in advance, so they have a chance to comment. Changes are considered a fact of life, and people take them in stride. You may want to compare your answers to five questions of many posed in Kanter s study. Kanter points out that this is the uncertain area of our times and that this is where the battles of the future will be fought. Kanter s study and book offers a valuable framework for understanding and appreciating the emerging e-world.