Organizational Studies Mugs

'As you can see, our corporate culture rewards worshipping the top guy.'

The Department of Mystery - No one really knows who we are or what we do, including us.

Historic business: 'I create content, Felton does the marketing, and Cedwick, over there by the window, takes care of distribution.'

"I'm relunctant to fire him until we at least figure out what he does here."

The Businessmen Have to Make Decisions from Many Options

"We need to make some cuts. We'll start with integrity, accountability, openness, and transparency."

Let's get organized

IN box...OUT is wastepaper basket on fire.

How leaders fail

Things to do: 1. Sit 2. Stay 3. Sit 4. Stay

"We can waste time and look for a solution or...just find a scapegoat?"

Trays on desk read, 'Here', 'There' and, 'Neither here nor there.'

Organization is not rocket science!

"A dozen eggs and a pint of semi-skimmed...Sorry, looks like I left my presentation in my other coat."

'We have a strict don't-ask-don't-tell policy for salaries.'

'You're right. Our old safety files have become a safety concern.'

"Sir, your ducks, they are not in a row."

When Engineers Crack.

"I always like to clear my desk off for the weekend."

Fact: The average person spends 4.3 hours per week looking for things that are misplaced, misfiled or mislabeled.

"The Supreme Court says a corporation is a 'person?' Well, have you ever tried to take a corporation out for a nice, friendly beer?"

Not a surprise, coming from the new boss - who looks about 6 years old.

Office worker pushing a pile of papers on trolley.

"They found a use for that old paper shredder."

Dog's In Tray and Out Tray

'Hey, everyone! I think I found the bottleneck!'

"Everyone seek higher ground! The paperwork is rising to a dangerous level."

Catalogue of little books.

"Hey look, my To Do list! I haven't been able to find this for weeks!"

'Here you are, Simmons!'

'He's a good listener, but only to the sound of his own voice.'

'A few messages came in during your lunch break.'

Five Ideas For Success: Always finish what you. . .

"I've heard of being organized, but isn't this a little obsessive compulsive?"

'In,' 'Out' and 'Organize.'