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Page 1: The Changing World of Work
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Read to Learn

How the workplace is affected by forces such as changing technology and the global economyHow to evaluate job outlooks when making career plans

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Main Idea

Familiarity with changes in the workplace will help you in your search for a job.

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Key Concepts

The World of Work Is ChangingJob OutlookWork, Change, and Lifelong Learning

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Key Terms

economyglobal economyjob marketoutsourcingtelecommuteteamlifelong learning

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The Word of Work is Changing

Knowing about how the world of work is changing will help you make sound decisions about your job, your career, and your future.

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The Word of Work Is Changing

How to Stay Informed About the Changing Workplace

Read newspapers

Read magazines

Read Web sites

Watch or listen to the news on television or radio

Talk to people who work in a field that interests you

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The Global Workplace

When you buy goods and services, you are participating in the economy.

economythe ways in which a group produces, distributes, and consumes its goods and services

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The Global Workplace

Goods are items that people buy.

Services are activities done for others for a fee.

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The Global Workplace

When you buy goods and services from other countries, you are participating in the global economy.

global economythe ways in which the world’s economies are linked

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The Global Workplace

The global economy affects the job market in the United States.

job marketthe demand for particular jobs

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Skills for the Global Economy

Basic Skills

Communication Skills (reading, writing, language arts)

Mathematical Skills

Scientific Literacy

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Skills for the Global Economy

Thinking Skills

Creative thinking

Critical thinking

Decision making

Problem solving

Seeing things in

the mind’s eye

Curiosity ReasoningKnowinghow tolearn

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Skills for the Global Economy

Personal Qualities

Personal responsibility

Social and civic

responsibilitySelf-

directionSelf-

management

Self-esteem Adaptability HonestyIntegrity

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Adaptable Workers

Adaptable workers know what their skills are and how to use those skills in different situations.

An adaptable worker is able to explore job opportunities in a variety of industries.

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Technology in the Workplace

As companies increase their use of technology, the number and types of jobs will change.

Understanding technology trends will help you to be an adaptable worker.

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Technology Trends

Outsourcing is a popular trend that is affected by technology.

outsourcingwhen businesses hire other companies or individuals to produce their goods or services

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Technology Trends

Some workers telecommute, using computers, faxes, and telephones to perform their jobs.

telecommuteto work from home or from an office center

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Other Workplace Trends

Members of a team collaborate to set goals, make decisions, and implement actions.

teaman organized group that has a common goal

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Other Workplace Trends

Today’s workforce is becoming more diverse.

Part of respecting diversity means valuing the contribution of every individual.

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The Job Outlook

Most new jobs will be in the service-producing industries.

Fewer jobs are expected in the goods-producing industries.

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Figure 1.3 Job Growth Change for Service and Goods Industries

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Impact on Today’s Workers

Even though you are learning to follow trends in the job market, you still want to find fulfilling work.

Whatever occupation you choose, you will still need certain basic skills, thinking skills, and personal qualities.

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Work, Change, and Lifelong Learning

The world of work is changing every day.

You will benefit from practicing lifelong learning.

lifelong learningcontinuing to learn more about new technologies, new practices, and new ideas throughout your life

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Work, Change, and Lifelong Learning

LifelongLearning

Reading Online forums

Classes Workshops

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Section 1.2 After You Read

1. Describe different forms of technology used in telecommuting.

Computers, fax machines, mobile devices, and telephones; other answers are possible

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Section 1.2 After You Read

2. List some advantages and disadvantages of the global economy.Advantages may include lower costs of labor and production for businesses, increased variety of imported goods for consumers, and possible job opportunities abroad. Disadvantages may include the loss of jobs to foreign workers and increasing competition for goods.

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Section 1.2 After You Read

3. Explain why it is important to evaluate job outlooks when making career plans.

Being aware of job outlooks can enable you to make good career decisions.

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