Notice how all the parts of our definition align with the entity
that Mo Siegel and John Hay created. The goals of Celestial Seasonings
are to provide health-related products, at a profit, in an
environment that is a good place to work. Mo and John hired
people; then they developed a formal set of patterns by which these
people were required to interact (including specialized tasks to
perform and a hierarchy of managers and workers). Members of
Celestial Seasonings are identified as employees, managers, or
owners. In return for their work effort, they receive compensation.
Finally, the organization's life exists beyond that of any of its members.
Employees can quit, but they can be replaced so that the
activities they perform can be carried on. In fact, Mo and John
were able to sell out their interests in Celestial Seasonings with
minimal impact upon the operations of the company.