Over the last several weeks we have researched various organizational structures and cultures.  Business is in constant change with many forces that influence these changes such as global, local, legislative, cultural, etc. This week we consider how these forces impact the organization along with what managers can do when confronted with these forces.
In this discussion, address how internal and external factors impact organizations.  the following create both challenges and new opportunities for business:
Pick one of the companies that your profiled in Discussion 3-4 and one of your recent employers.
What broad external factors are impacting both of these organizations and their industries? What differences do you see?
In this discussion response, address how the following create both challenges and new opportunities for both of these organizations.
Global economic trends
Regulatory changes
Demographic shifts
Geographic shifts
Social perspectives
Technological developments
Based on your understanding of the structure and culture of both organizations (yours and the one you profiled), which one do you think is best positioned to succeed in the coming 10 years? What are the most pressing external concerns that need to be addressed immediately? Use the online library for research-based support and include citations and reference list as required.
When replying to others, compare their analysis of the challenges with your own, share your research, experiences, and expand on the topics. Read responses from other students and reply to at least three other students and anyone who responded to you.