According to research by Dr. David Logan, a business professor at the University of Southern California, most business cultures are what he calls, “Stage 3 Culture,” which is epitomized by internal competition wherein each person is out for themselves, willing to backstab, gossip, or do whatever it takes to get the position above their colleagues. Much rarer are “Stage 4 Cultures,” which emphasize teamwork and collaboration—focusing on the quality and characteristics of the group rather than the individual. Stage 4 Cultures are far more productive and successful than Stage 3 Cultures in
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