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WHAT TRENDS CURRENTLY IMPACT THE WORKPLACE? - Coggle Diagram
WHAT TRENDS CURRENTLY IMPACT THE WORKPLACE?
🏢 Organizational Structures
Matrix Structure
Employees report to multiple managers
Encourages teamwork across departments
Can cause role confusion
Hierarchical Structure
Clear chain of command
Defined roles
Slower decision-making
Network Structure
Company outsources or collaborates with other organizations
Flexible and adaptable
Relies heavily on technology
Focuses on core competencies
Flat Structure
Fewer management levels
Faster communication
More employee involvement
🌍 Globalization, Technology & Mobile Workforce
Data Analysis & Decision-Making
Analyzes large amounts of data quickly
Identifies trends and patterns
Supports data-driven decisions
Remote Work & Collaboration
Supports virtual communication tools
Enables global teamwork
Improves coordination across locations
Automation of Routine Tasks
Replaces repetitive and routine tasks
Increases efficiency and productivity
Reduces human error
Allows employees to focus on strategic and creative work
Ethical & Social Implications
Raises concerns about job displacement
Risk of algorithm bias
Privacy concerns
Workplace Culture 👥
Technology
Changes how employees communicate
Alters organizational structure
Increases efficiency expectations
Workforce Diversity
Employees bring different ethics and values
Requires inclusive policies
Encourages cultural awareness
Government Policy Changes
Privatization changes how companies operate
Forces companies to become more competitive
Requires new management strategies
Globalization
Increases international competition
Forces companies to improve performance
Expands global markets
Current Impact of Unions ✊
Union Influence on Management
Representatives participate in decision-making
Ensures employee viewpoints are considered
Can impact company competitiveness
Factors That Attract Unionization
Firing employees without explanation
Paying new employees the same as long-term staff
Letting wages fall behind market rates
Decreasing benefits
Employee Protection
Prevents poor wages
Addresses health and safety risks
Reduces excessive work hours
Entrepreneurship 🚀
Innovation
Develops new products and services
Improves competitive advantage
Encourages creative thinking
Risk-taking
Entrepreneurs accept uncertainty
Requires confidence and leadership
Drives new opportunities
Small business startups
Often use flat structures
Promote flexibility
Faster decision-making
Strong team collaboration
Adaptability
Responds quickly to market changes
Adjusts to globalization and technology
Encourages continuous improvement