Optimizing VMIs Work Environment: Automation, Culture, and Change Management

Abstract

Week 2: Managing the actual work environment (Outline) Positive effects of Automation for VMI Higher production rates and productivity/ Increased Employee Morale: Workers’ Safety/Shorter workweeks Enhance realization of fully digital workplace/reduces production cost Cultivate collaboration/better product quality: Adverse effects of Automation at VMI High investment cost Workers displacement Over-reliance on technology Increased training costs The organizational structure of future VMI (the types of jobs and the flow of power) Mechanistic structures [Name] [Name] virtual work Environment` [Name] Size Layout Location: Virtual work Environment private internet Electronic Interaction. Type of culture at VMI Clan Culture Clashes of VMI Company Culture Hindrances of innovations and creativity Limitations of diversification as based on a homogenous approach Recommendation on best culture for VMI Adhocracy Culture Challenges that would face VMI in implementation to change (consider resistance to change and how it may affect the implementation Low morale on employees Unclear Vision for Change Adverse effects of changing like a demonstration Lack of co-operation and coordination of tasks OD skills a manager would need for managing resistance to change Ability to overcome opposition Ability to effectively engage employees Ability to communicate change effectively