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 Library  Rule Based Enterprises  The rule-based enterprise is
typically a highly structured environment in which all aspects
of work and remuneration are well organized and regulated.
Common examples of this type of enterprise are found in
government, education, health and other public sector
industries. A key feature of this type of enterprise is the
concern with managing positions, or posts. Positions exist, and
are managed independently of people in post.  You can picture
the role type organization as a 'Greek temple', which rests its
strength in its pillars. These pillars are the specialist
functions or departments that exist within the enterprise. They
are strong and almost independent organizations. For example,
the Finance department would have very little involvement in the
working of the HR department.  Coordination between the groups
takes place at the top of the structure by a narrow band of
senior management - the pediment. In this env