It is this kind of mechanistic attitude that underlies many perspectives advocating the management of culture. But as has been discussed, culture seems more holographic than mechanistic. Where corporate culture is strong and robust, a distinctive ethos pervades the whole organization: employees exude the characteristics that define the mission or ethos of the whole for example, outstanding commitment to service, perseverance against the odds, a commitment to innovation, or in less fortunate circumstanced. lethargy or a sense of helplessness or futility.