The group climate is characterized as a friendly place to work where people share a lot of themselves. It is like an extended family. The leaders or head of the organization are considered to be mentors and perhaps even parent figures.

The organization is held together by loyalty or tradition. Commitment is high. The organization emphasizes the long-tern benefit of human resource development with high cohesion and morale being important. Success is defined in terms of sensitivity to customers and concern for people. The organization places a premium on teamwork, participation, and consensus.