After reading this chapter, you should be able to understand these statements:

Define the external environment of organizations.
Identify contemporary external forces pressuring organizations.
Identify different types of organizational structures and their strengths and weaknesses.
Explain how organizations organize to meet external market threats and opportunities.
Identify the fit between organizational cultures and the external environment.
Identify environmental trends, demands, and opportunities facing organizations.

Chapter 16 Learning Objectives: Organizational Structure and Change

After reading this chapter, you should be able to answer these questions:

After reading this chapter, you should be able to answer these questions:

What has been the evolution of human resource management over the years, and what is the current value it provides to an organization?
How does the human resources compliance role of HR provide value to a company?
How do performance management practices impact company performance?
How do companies use rewards strategies to influence employee performance and motivation?
What is talent acquisition, and how can it create a competitive advantage for a company?
What are the benefits of talent development and succession planning?