Culture- IBM v. Trilogy :: miscellaneous

Culture- IBM v. TrilogyWhenever two or more people come together with a dual-lane purpose, they form a culture with its own written and unwritten rules for behavior. Our families, workplaces and communities all have cultures. These cultures have a tremendous, though r arly recognized, impact upon our behavior as individuals, and as groups. Each ethnical environment provides a somewhat unique set of standards to which we must adapt. Our behavioral patterns change dramatically from cultural context to cultural context. For example, on the job we be judge to behave in accordance with certain social standards. Expectations about behaviors at work usually differ from what is expected of us in our kitchens and in our bedrooms. We may not choose to behave in accordance with our cultures, but if we choose not to go along, we must be prepared for ongoing consequences. When we select goals for ourselves that violate the culture, we must either change the culture or endure a never-ending str uggle. Id like to illustrate the likely similarities, and the actual differences, between the cultures of two organizations- Trilogy and IBM. This comparison is unique in that it points out the major similarities between two very different organizations. IBM with its 200,000+ employees is a virtual jumbo compared to Trilogy with just under 1,000 employees. How can these two cultures be so strikingly similar? Current industry recruiting trends follow whats desirable to college graduates Were fast approaching the millenium, and the spick-and-span buzz-words are PEOPLE, PEOPLE, PEOPLE But, while many companies boast to potential hires of freedom and friendship, many of those same companies fall short of following through with their promises. Realistically, there are limitations that come with having over 200,000 employees. Likewise, there are limitations with having only 1,000 employees. How do these two companies stack up in comparison? So, what are the desired job traits that coll ege graduates are looking for? To name a few Personal and Professional Growth Opportunities Flexible hours and freedom Likable teammates Personal and Professional Growth Opportunities Its not strike that todays companies place emphasis on employee growth. As recent graduates, new hires are accustomed to a constant stream of new knowledge and skills. Obviously this reading has led to great success, so why stop there? Recent graduates are well aware of the importance of marketability. To ensure a secure calling outlook, continued training and experience are a must.