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Celebration Organization

The celebration organization is built on individual efforts and opportunities
for rewards. Organizations with this strength find ways to reward people well
for strong individual efforts.
Advantages. For people with strong independent attitudes and a willingness
to work hard, this organization offers unlimited opportunities.

Disadvantages. Many of these organizations are multilayered sales organi-
zations that are dependent on having exceptional products.

The Bureaucratic Organization

The bureaucratic organization has established strong bureaucratic processes
and procedures and sticks to them. Many but not all government or utility
organizations fit this model.

Advantages. This organization is very predictable. It is great for people who
love order and hate chaos.

Disadvantages. Can be boring and unchallenging, but it’s a job.

The Virtual Organization
The virtual organization is a new type of organization that is emerging. In
these organizations, people are combined together to form a group but work
independently. The group may only meet together physically in a rented con-
ference room, and the interconnection might be through a Web site. This
organization attempts to leverage the power of the group, but each person acts
as an independent entity.
Advantages. Low overhead. Lots of independence. This provides the ulti-
mate in freedom for the person who is self-disciplined.

Disadvantages. Trying to get everyone focused can be a bit like herding cats.
Working here requires a willingness to take risks. It also requires patience and
flexibility. The virtual group needs to develop a high level of trust and a set
of cultural values that keep the group working together. It can also be
extremely lonely.