Posted: February 27th, 2016

Explain how formal organizations have evolved over the past century

Explain how formal organizations have evolved over the past century. What differences were there in organizations a century ago, compared to today s organizations? What are the current trends in formal organizations?

o Review the characteristics in the Summing Up table on p. 121 in the text, and describe how each of the characteristics for formal organizations must evolve or change in Micah s organization to become more open and flexible. For example, how will activities or relationships need to change?

o Locate 3 to 5 articles or case studies in the Online Library that discuss future trends in formal organizations and predict whether these trends are likely to take place in the future. Explain your reasoning for each of the predictions.

o Make an overall prediction based on your research results: how are formal organizations, such as Micah s, likely to evolve in the future?

Format your paper according to APA standards.