Behaviors Driven Business vs. Values Driven Business - My Dissertation

As I pursue the completion of my Ph.D. in Theology/Ministry, I determined that my interest in the differences between the Values Driven Business and the Behaviors Driven Business is a very worthy research topic to pursue. The "Values" that I am referring to are the values that we find in the book of Proverbs and is the basis for the LA RED, "Fountation for Achievement" Leadership Program. I have observed first hand the lack of balance in Behaviors Driven Businesses over the past few years from Washington, D.C . to other parts of the country. From the very beginning of my research, I have seen patterns that are obvious in each type of business. Over the next few weeks, I will be sharing with you some of my research and some of my evaluations based upon my research which will serve as the core for my Ph.D. Dissertation.

The first obvious difference that I have observed is that Behaviors Driven Businesses are reactive in nature from the Leadership on down the chain to the employee. There is an instability that exists and usually no true strategic, well thought out plans. Conversly, the Values Driven Businesses are proactive in nature from the C Levels on down. Every decision, plan or contact with any employee is based upon building the individual and company on stable ground. The Values Driven company pursues a base of Human Behavior Understanding and an environment that supports the employees ideas, desire for growth and and a positive evaluation process that builds the enthusiasm, energy and knowledge base of the employee.

Over the next few weeks, I will address specific Values that I am concentrating on in my research for comparison with the Bahaviors Driven Business. My ultimate desire is to prove that companies who build and instill these values into their company and staff actually have more impact on their markets than the Bahaviors Driven Companies. I am interested in employee evaluations of their company in both areas. I think we will all be inspired to pursue these values in our lives, as well as, in our business.