I knew they had a unique way of doing things, almost a bit like how facebook operate(or like others to think they do), a bit of a hippy commune (communist) vibe going on where everyone is treated equal(flat), have no official title and is generally let to get on with what they want, as long as it somewhat brings something to the table. I have read a few articles previously from Gabe Newell about this and now I read their 'new employee manual' from their site.
It's really a unique way of doing things, I could imagine it going south or a lot of people, laziness, arguments, lack of motivation/direction but it works for them.
Here is the manual(bottom of page), http://www.valvesoftware.com/jobs/
So what do you think, is this just a one off group of people with a certain similar personality that can pull it off or is this generally a good business model.
Maybe they are all terribly depressed and demotivated underneath but they are successful/creative if nothing else.