Google advertises its lack of hierarchy -- it is not unusual to see top-level executives and low-level employees sitting side-by-side at the cafeteria. This not only fosters a sense of comradeship at every level of the organization, but again ensures that employees try to remain a strong, visible, and positive presence at work, since they are always being watched, albeit in a friendly fashion. The success of Google's control functions is manifest in the legions of individuals scrambling to work at the company. Google also carefully screens its employees through its hiring process,...
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