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**What trends currently impact the workplace? - Coggle Diagram
**What trends currently impact the workplace?
Organizational Structure
Choice of Organizational Structure
hierarchical organization structure
slow to adapt to changes
decision-making processes can be lengthy
flattening
improved communication
fewer rules and regulations
faster decision-making
reduced supervision
organization's structure
Formalization
Centralization
Span of Control
Chain of Command
Departmentalization
Work Specialization
Mobile work force
Globalization
Ensuring quality and timely deliveries
Options for entering the global market
Specialization and downsizing
Adapting products to varying customer demands
Global connectivity
Technology
how advances in technology have influenced the organizational landscape
Virtual collaboration
Communication via email and social networking
E-commerce
Innovation for remaining competitive
Unlimited access to information
Technology brings several benefits to organizations
Improved skill level of employees
Enhanced competitiveness for smaller companies
Flexibility in work arrangements
Mobile workforce in Canada
problem
aging population
shortage of skilled workers
aid of technology
globalized
talent shortage
how to solve
strategic plans
reshaping employee interaction
engagement with customers and communities
manage global teams
collaborative projects
Immigration policies
Multilateral & Bilateral agreements
Tax policies
Workplace culture
Factors Affecting Workplace Culture
Directly Affect
work environment
vision of its leadership
external factors
Technology
Employees with different backgrounds
Globalization
Government Policy changes
Entrepreneurship
Small Businesses Benefit on the Local Community
Increased tax base
Local jobs
Environmental benefits
Entrepreneurship
Community health
Innovation and competition
Community involvement
less infrastructure demands and lower maintenance
Community identity
Diversity of products and services
The Rise of Small Businesses
Specialized markets
Catering to specific customers
Rise in small businesses due to downsizing of jobs from large companies
Internet advertising
Definition of small business (less than 50 employees)
Access to larger market
Increase in numbers.
Agility and quick response to changes
Lack of resources for research and development
Canadian economy
K. Creativity and innovation in technology
Current Impact of Unions
Challenges of unionization
Resistance from employers
Difficulty in organizing
Potential conflicts between union
Future of unionization
Trends in union membership
Prospects for growth or decline
Impact of new technologies and changing workplaces
Benefits of unionization
Improved working conditions
Higher wages and better benefits
Protection against discrimination and harassment