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The character of organizations

Jorge E. Fernández (President of Cima & Associates, Inc.)
Robert T. Hogan (President of Hogan Assessment Systems)

Journal of Business Strategy

ISSN: 0275-6668

Article publication date: 1 February 2003

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Abstract

Discusses how organizations differ both in size and shape and character. Pinpoints four distinct value clusters, which are, the: achievement type; safekeeping type; collaborative type; and creative type. States core values and purpose define the distinct character of a great organization – which endures beyond the presence of individual leaders.

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Fernández, J.E. and Hogan, R.T. (2003), "The character of organizations", Journal of Business Strategy, Vol. 24 No. 1, pp. 38-40. https://doi.org/10.1108/02756660310508254

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MCB UP Ltd

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