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For the most part of the 21st century, Goldman Sachs epitomised the spirit of investment banking and rained wealth for the investors. As the financial crisis unfolded, however, the financial derivatives on its balance sheet - dubbed as 'weapons of financial mass destruction' by Warren Buffet - rewrote the fate of the company. The case deals with the benefits of organisational culture and the growth strategies of Goldman Sachs. The company's pioneering stand in 'White Knight' strategy is a classic example of its business strategies. It successfully averted sub-prime exposure while most of its rivals collapsed due to the financial turmoil. To avoid the fate of others, it converted its status into a stable commercial bank with long-term business goals. The case study attempts to examine the organisational culture and business strategies adopted by the company with a long-term business strategy.