Context of Work

Structural Context

Departmentalization: division of units that perform similar function. Specialization: degree to which work is broken down into smaller pieces. Chain of command: organization's vertical growth and reporting structure Centralization: extent to which decisions are made at the executive level and carried out at the managerial or lower levels. Span of control: number of subordinates a manager supervise Formalization: the extent which there are clear rules, policies, and procedures that dictate what is allowable or what.

Social Context

United Nations Global Compact has ten principles that talk about the set of core values in the area of human rights, labour, the environment, and anti-corruption.

Diversity, equity (make outcomes more equal), and inclusion.

Environmental Context

Cross-cultural considerations:

• global issues
• differences in time spent engaged in work
• values difference (length of work week or lazy vs compulsive)
• view on nepotism

Sustainability concerns

• looking green vs being green
• corporate social responsibility

Legal Context

• workplace discrimination
• workplace health and safety
• family and medical leave