1. CHAPTER 20 - MEETING THE FUTURE: Global Challenges and Personal Growth HOW WILL SOCIETY CHANGE?HOW WILL SOCIETY CHANGE? –Changing work force environments –More women in the work force –The aging population –Increased cultural diversity –Changes in work force skills and education levels –Case Studies in the News –Global Connection –Other Demographics

2. MEETING THE FUTURE: Global Challenges and Personal Growth WHAT FORCES WILL SHAPE THE ECONOMY?WHAT FORCES WILL SHAPE THE ECONOMY? –Shift from goods to services –Advanced technologies –Technology Connections –Workplace adaptations –Further globalization

3. MEETING THE FUTURE: Global Challenges and Personal Growth WHAT MUST THE USA DO?WHAT MUST THE USA DO? –Accepting the new nature of work –Increasing productivity and quality –Educating and training the work force –Meeting the needs of the changing work force

4. MEETING THE FUTURE: Global Challenges and Personal Growth WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? –Pursue skill and knowledge –Recognizing job trends –Adjusting to new work environments –Global Connection –Remaining flexible for the future

5. MEETING THE FUTURE: Global Challenges and Personal Growth Application 1 - R.I.P. Manufacturing

6. Application 2 - Diversity Does It! MEETING THE FUTURE: Global Challenges and Personal Growth