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Alvesson and Willmots (2012, p.13) argue that “managers form a heterogeneous
group whose members work across a variety of sectors … and in diverse organizations where they
undertake a wide variety of tasks. They occupy different specialisms (e.g. marketing) and work at
different levels in organizational hierarchies. They manage in uncertain conditions and are in
possession of imperfect information; and they are under pressure to be responsive to a plurality of
demands.”
However, demographic shifts, technological advancements, as well as societal changes have led
to a state of flux experienced in the contemporary world of work. Paradoxically, the majority of our
understanding of management is driven by a potentially outdated and relatively static set of
theories.
Thinking about the changing nature of the workplace, is management still relevant today?
In your response, identify and explain two elements that have drastically changed the way
we work today (in the last 5-10 years), and their impact on both managers and employees.