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.