Chapter 25 Developing an Effective Organization 1 Chapter 25 Developing an Effective Organization ©2008 Thomson/South-Western

Chapter 25 Developing an Effective Organization 2 Lesson 25.1 The Changing Organizational Environment Goals Describe challenges facing businesses that require major organizational changes. Discuss the two important components of an organizational development program.

Chapter 25 Developing an Effective Organization 3 The New Employment Environment Economic and political changes – Internet – International trade, free-trade agreements – Development of European Union Human resources’ responses to change – Organizational development – Career development

Chapter 25 Developing an Effective Organization 4 Lesson 25.2 Managing Organizational Change Goals Summarize the major steps in planning and implementing an organizational development program. Discuss three job design strategies that can increase employee satisfaction.

Chapter 25 Developing an Effective Organization 5 Improving the Work Environment Factors in job satisfaction: Performing interesting work Feeling responsible for the work Receiving recognition for good work Having a feeling of achievement

Chapter 25 Developing an Effective Organization 6 Improving the Work Environment Job enlargement — making a job more interesting by adding variety Cross training — training employees to perform more than one job in the company Job enrichment — giving employees the authority to make meaningful decisions about their work

Chapter 25 Developing an Effective Organization 7 Lesson 25.3 Career Development Goals Describe the requirements for a career development program. Identify the specific career development responsibilities of various groups in a business.

Chapter 25 Developing an Effective Organization 8 Career Development Planning Long-term plans Career paths Performance reviews Career counseling Training and development

Chapter 25 Developing an Effective Organization 9 Implementing a Career Development Program Career development responsibilities – Human resources department – Managers – Employees Special career development programs – Management training – Nonmanagement career development

Chapter 25 Developing an Effective Organization 10 Lesson 25.4 Personal Career Planning Goals Describe the variety of career opportunities in business, including international business careers. Outline the steps in preparing an individual career plan.

Chapter 25 Developing an Effective Organization 11 Levels of Employment Entry-level occupations Career-level occupations Specialist occupations Supervisor/management occupations Executive/entrepreneur occupations

Chapter 25 Developing an Effective Organization 12 Preparing for a Business Career Business education programs Business experience Individual career plan Career portfolio