> I'm surprised the number is even as high as 27%. Every statement of company values I have ever read has been very bland, essentially a bunch of motherhoods t

> I'm surprised the number is even as high as 27%. Every statement of company values I have ever read has been very bland, essentially a bunch of motherhoods that virtually no one would ever disagree with. Who ever had a problem with "innovation" or "communication"? A statement that actually made some choices, that drew some actual lines in the sand, would be very welcome. Imagine a company that said something like this: "We are high performers. We recruit only the highly accomplished, and reward those who do great work far above common standards for our industry. We cull the laggards ruthlessly." or "We acknowledge a duty to act in the interests of our employees, customers, and stockholders, even beyond strict legal requirements. If we absolutely have to choose among these groups, the stockholders come first. Note that the list does not include suppliers, the government, or the general public." or "We believe in hierarchy. It's the only way to effectively organize the efforts of thousands of people. Your boss has done something to earn our trust in ways you have not. Accordingly, in a dispute between you and them, we will almost certainly side with them. If you have serious conflicts with them, we recommend you leave."