Creating the competitive organization of the 21st century: the boundaryless corporation

Article Abstract:

Successful companies have the common trait of being able to adapt to their changing environment. These 'self-renewing' companies maintain their competitive edge because of their willingness to introduce organizational changes. One such change is the creation of the boundaryless organization where distinctions between functions, levels and external limits are eliminated to facilitate the free transfer of expertise, services and products. The human resource functions that can support the creation and maintenance of an organization of this kind include employee selection, performance appraisal, reward systems and organizational development.

Methods, Analysis, Organizational change, Business success

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Status report: the corporation and trends in family issues

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Two-paycheck families make new demands on the businesses for which they work. Corporations wishing to keep professionals who are involved in both family and work life must consider innovative, flexible management techniques. Typical of the kind of policies under review are: child care, parental leave, flexible work schedules, and 'cafeteria' benefit plans. The greatest impetus for change in dealing with the two-paycheck family will probably be from Congress and the judicial system. Family-oriented legislation will be considered during the 1988 presidential election year.

Innovations, Forecasts and trends, Working parents, Dual-career families, Work and family

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Building a consensus on the child care problem

Article Abstract:

Since 1960 the number of women working outside the home has increased from 12% to 46%. It is now estimated that 5.2 million children under 13 are left without supervision for a great deal of time each day. The current controversy centers around a woman's right to work and a child's right to quality parental care. If changes are to be made, it is up to the government and industry to provide support for a comprehensive family policy and adequate child care.

Social aspects, Care and treatment, Children, Children of working mothers, Employer-supported day care, Employer supported child care

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