A collective without effective external action lacks purpose. Self-development, theory building and contemplation may be occur, but without outworking self indulgence and waste is the likely end.
A collective version of the “Principal of Action” is again required.
Some candidates:
- Patriotism
- Egalitarianism
- Utilitarianism
- Elitism
- Public Service
However organisations often lose touch of their principle of action and revert to a “zombie mode” with no purpose beyond survival.
The Magnetic Domain theory analogy is useful to understand the effectiveness (or not) of collectives.
