IKEA's Management Philosophy and Practices
In many ways, IKEA developed as an extension of Kamprad and his view of life. "The true
IKEA spirit," he remarked, "is founded on our enthusiasm, on our constant will to renew, on our cost-
consciousness, on our willingness to assume responsibility and to help, on our humbleness before the
task, and on the simplicity in our behavior." Over the years a very distinct organization culture and
management style had emerged.