Just as predatory animals follow a similar general design and behave in similar ways, so organizations, especially those in competition with one another, must follow certain design principles if they are to succeed and prevail. Robert Shea animalbehavecompetition share on social
To reject even one major tenet of the religion or to violate one major rule of behavior is enough to get one kicked out - or worse. Robert Shea badlybehaviorkick Change image and share on social
Because the better an organization is at fulfilling its purpose, the more it attracts people who see the organization as an opportunity to advance themselves. Robert Shea advanceattractfulfill Change image and share on social
But the more an organization succeeds and prospers, the more it is likely to be diverted from its original ideals, principles and purposes. Robert Shea divertidealorganization Change image and share on social
Organized religion provides a model of the way all organizations, from the state down to the village garden club, end a price in terms of a member's freedom of thought and action. Robert Shea actionclubend Change image and share on social
Every combination of two or more human beings has both a useful aspect and a political aspect. Robert Shea aspectbeingcombination Change image and share on social
Military organization, like religious organization, can be seen as a paradigm of organization in general. Robert Shea generalmilitaryorganization Change image and share on social
This whole phenomenon of the diversion of organizations from their purposes and ideals does not seem very serious when the scum rise to the top in the bridge club or the offices of a small magazine publisher. Robert Shea bridgeclubdiversion share on social
Indeed, one of the most successful and influential religious organizations in history, the Society of Jesus, was consciously modeled along military lines by its founder, Ignatius Loyola. Robert Shea consciouslyfounderhistory Change image and share on social