Introduction Google is one of the most successful companies in the world. It was founded in 1996 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Initially it was just a research project; however, in 1998 Google received $1 million from investors and it became a company. Today the company business is focusing on areas such as search, advertising, operating systems and platforms, enterprise and hardware products. Through the analysis of the case our group could identify some aspects that Google is facing: stress, motivation and decision making. Such aspects can contribute positively or negatively to the company’s environment. Stress As a company that work with new technologies, Google’s work
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According to the theory two important sources of stress at work are constant changes and new technologies. Google workers must to adapt to challenging situations all the time. They have to be creative and innovative. Normally, they work all the time inventing numerous programs, and ways to expand Google’s business. Google also gives them 20% of their work time to develop personal ideas. This is an example of goal that can lead to positive and negative stressful situations. This action can be positive because encourage employees to work in projects that they enjoy and feel comfortable. On the other hand, they need to demonstrate good results and explain the reasons that make their creation a profitable investment. Also, there is a kind of competition because all the employees have the same opportunity to work in individual projects and the best ideas can receive “recognition …show more content…
This is not a conventional company, and the atmosphere of collegiality is important to break down barriers and encourage rapid development of ideas. Sometimes google is associated college campus with signals of freedom and a large number of activities to relaxation. I order to avoid the stress; workers have easy access to swimming pools and workout facilities, gym, Yoga, on site massages and numerous games. There are a variety of free meals with top chefs that cook breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition, the offices have a modern decoration and dogs are permitted at work to assure the informal
According to the theory two important sources of stress at work are constant changes and new technologies. Google workers must to adapt to challenging situations all the time. They have to be creative and innovative. Normally, they work all the time inventing numerous programs, and ways to expand Google’s business. Google also gives them 20% of their work time to develop personal ideas. This is an example of goal that can lead to positive and negative stressful situations. This action can be positive because encourage employees to work in projects that they enjoy and feel comfortable. On the other hand, they need to demonstrate good results and explain the reasons that make their creation a profitable investment. Also, there is a kind of competition because all the employees have the same opportunity to work in individual projects and the best ideas can receive “recognition …show more content…
This is not a conventional company, and the atmosphere of collegiality is important to break down barriers and encourage rapid development of ideas. Sometimes google is associated college campus with signals of freedom and a large number of activities to relaxation. I order to avoid the stress; workers have easy access to swimming pools and workout facilities, gym, Yoga, on site massages and numerous games. There are a variety of free meals with top chefs that cook breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition, the offices have a modern decoration and dogs are permitted at work to assure the informal