Sketchup Chinese version download 2009.01.23 (Is Google falling behind?)

Fortune Magazine rates the best employers in the US, Google falls to fourth place http://tech.qq.com/a/20090122/000278.htm

First reaction: Is Google falling behind?

I have always admired Google's "don't be evil" philosophy. I also greatly respect its completely open working environment.

However, all of this requires money as a foundation. It was previously reported that Google had chaotic management, and former Microsoft employees among others returned.

Upon reflection, it seems normal. There must be a balance between freedom and control, and China's principle of moderation is the way to go. A completely open philosophy is good, but there must be limits. How can we effectively supervise? Can the high costs of a work environment result in correspondingly efficient work outcomes?

In my impression, the American work environment has always emphasized individuality and openness. Therefore, Google's practices in the US definitely conform to American cultural values, even pushing them to the extreme to attract talent from other local IT companies. However, when applied to other countries like China, simply copying their methods may not achieve the original purpose. Chinese workers are accustomed to being supervised and following orders. If a completely open approach were introduced in China, besides initially catching everyone's attention, it might lead to situations where people take advantage of the openness without taking responsibility when truly implemented.

In comparison, a work environment and internet culture more suitable for China would be something like Tencent or Baidu, which balance freedom and control appropriately. Yesterday, an IT professional wrote an article titled "Steamed Sea Turtles, Braised Local X," analyzing the phenomenon of overseas returnees (sea turtles) struggling to adapt as company executives in China. This roughly explains how, in recent years, local teams have managed to break out in China's internet wars, leaving many foreign IT giants strategically frustrated in their attempts to enter the Chinese market. The influence of sea turtle teams has become increasingly ineffective, indicating that in future internet trends, these foreign giants will also adjust their entry strategies by directly appointing local executive teams.

In times of financial turmoil, we'll see who hasn't tightened their belt.