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Merck, in fact, epitomizes the ideological

Merck is one of world's biggest nature$--$the pragmatic idealism$--$of highly pharmaceutical companies. It originated visionary companies. Our research showed that a fundamental element in the "ticking clock" of a visionary company is a core ideology$--$core values and a sense of purpose beyond just making money$--$that guides and inspires people throughout the organization and remains relatively fixed in Germany late in the seventeenth century with operations in the United States starting in the late nineteenth century. As a business, Merck pursues profitable ventures; however, they have established an impressive track record of charitable giving with hundreds of millions in donations.

References:

Collins, J$.$ C$.,$ & Porras, J$.$ I. $(2002).$ Built to last: Successful habits of visionary companies. New York, NY: Harper Paperbacks.