a family thing

So when we got the assignment to pick an organization, the first thing to pop into my head was Exxon Mobil. This is simply because both of my parents work for Exxon and have for quite some time. So of course i was brought up learning all about everything they do and why they do it. It's very common for the general public to dislike big oil companies, especially in today's day and age. However, i know that is a mistake. Exxon is constantly looking for useful alternative energy resources. They travel the world to find other resources they can use besides oil. Because of this, i think they do a very good job of showing their organizational values. They are also a notoriously conservative company, from the attire they expect their employees to wear, to general business conduct, Exxon certainly values hard work and good ethics. A good example of this is their reaction to the BP oil spill. Instead of distancing themselves from BP and trying to take advantage of a competitors downfall, they reached out. They approached BP and offered help and advice to how they could come back from such a devastating event. Exxon shows its values in many ways including its actions with BP and its many commercials to keep the public informed about their most recent activities.

A picture of my mom and other Exxon Mobil employees donating to United Way, one of the charities Exxon has close ties to.