We Hang Together

• Inter-organizational skills can be competitive, inter-dependent, or a combination of the two
• Interdependent example: Coke vs Pepsi companies.
• Today we can not depend on ourselves to make our own successes. We must take into account other industries and even within our company must keep an eye on human resources.
• By survival of the fittest Darwin meant those who adapt. We suceed by networking, making relationships.
• Human factors such as trust and communication play a huge role in have successful interdepence.
• By considering ones culture and background a leader is more adept to lead his group the right way.
• Schooling teaches students the independence is key to success while collaboration is often catergorized as cheating.
• Western heros and modern business men are idealized for their independence but rarely is this seen in modern day. Everybody needs help sometimes.
• Internet allows companies to create interdependent networks.