Google’s Leadership and Communication: Individual Assignment – BCOM 230, Week 1

Summary

Google’s leadership and communication are examined. A student sees how Google’s culture, leadership style, and communication methods affect the organization and its employees.

Google’s Philosophy and Values

Google’s philosophy, mission, vision, and values statements are described. The alignment of Google’s espoused values with its enacted values is discussed.

Google’s Leadership Style

Transformational leadership style is explained. Its effects on group communication and employee satisfaction are discussed.

Google’s Culture

Google’s organizational cultures are described. The effects of these cultures on employee behavior and communication are discussed.

Communication and Commitment

The role of communication in motivational theories is evaluated. The relationship between employee commitment and communication is discussed.

Key terms

Transformational leadership

A leadership style that motivates employees and encourages innovation and creativity.

Espoused values

Values that an organization states are important to it.

Enacted values

Values that an organization actually follows in its actions.

Organizational culture

The shared values, beliefs, and practices of an organization.

Organizational commitment

The degree to which an employee identifies with and is involved in an organization.

Reward power

The ability to influence others by providing rewards.

Questions this document helps with

• How does Google’s leadership style affect employee communication?
• What are Google’s organizational cultures?
• How does communication affect employee commitment to Google?

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