Assessing Corporate Culture - General Electric

GE has their organizational values, which are more than just a set of words, posted right on their website. By doing so, they have provided written expectations of their employees regarding ethical behavior and integrity in the work environment. These values reflect the energy, spirit and solid foundation of the company, articulating a common code of organizational behavior (www.ge.com). GE's values are a call to action, asking all employees to closely follow these …

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