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Overview, Learning Objectives, Class Preparation Chapter 2 The Changing Environment of Organizations Overview The environment of business is changing at an unprecedented rate. The effects of today’s changing environment permeate the entire organization. Hence, to truly understand the behavior of people in organizational settings, it is also necessary to understand the changing environment of business. This chapter is intended to provide the framework for such understanding. We introduce and examine five of the central environmental forces for change faced by today’s organizations: globalization, diversity, technology, ethics and corporate governance, and new employment relationships. Learning Objectives 1. Discuss the emergence of international management and its impact on organizations.
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