In five pages this paper discusses technology uses and corporate culture as each relates to Price Waterhouse Coopers with 2 case studies included. Seven sources are cited in the bibliography.
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five Lines of Service: Audit, assurance and business advisory; Business process outsourcing; Corporate finance and recovery; Human Resource; and Global Tax (PwC, About, 2002). They also have a Global Technology
Centre, which is located in Menlo Park, California (PwC, Global, 2002). The company describes this center as: "your source for the in-depth, global expertise in technology and its applications to
industry that will help you gain the cutting edge needed to win in todays market" (PwC, Global, 2002). This center is also separated according to services provided which include: forecasting,
analysis, and training (PwC, Global, 2002). The companys culture is based on expertise in the different services offered and also on a very stringent and comprehensive code of conduct. The
company promotes three core values in their culture: 1. Excellence means to deliver what is promised to the customer. Excellence also involves continual learning, innovation and agility (PwC, Code,
2002). 2. Teamwork is expected, people are to work together. The company notes that teamwork requires Relationships, Respect and Sharing (PwC, Code, 2002). 3. Leadership refers to leading with clients,
leading with people and leading thought leadership. The company notes that leadership requires Courage, Vision and Integrity (PwC, Code, 2002). The company places emphasis on human capital and considers
employees the companys assets. The many items included in the Code go above and beyond what the law requires of professionals in their businesses, in fact, the company writes: "While
we conduct our business within the framework of applicable professional standards, laws, regulations and internal policies, we also acknowledge that these standards, laws, regulations and policies do not govern all
types of behaviour" (PwC, Code, 2002). The Code is based on the inherent values of the company and all employees are expected to follow them (PwC, Code, 2002). They also