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Go Go Go! Or Should we Just Go: Working a Human-Centered Approach from a Capitalistic American Lens

Facilitated by: Brynn Freeman

Friday, April 25th
11:30am - 12:30pm CST
Credits Available: 1 CE

Capitalism in America as we know it is about to change. Historically Socialist doctrines suggest a society is well when all are well while Capitalist doctrines emphasize individual achievement as the indicator of a well-spent life. Modern economic theorists posit that America has strayed away from true capitalism, with excessive regulations limiting the free market, and call for a return to fundamental principles of capitalism. The effectiveness and efficiency of a global economy has also been questioned as of late with the Covid pandemic revealing inherent weaknesses in global business operations and geopolitical conflict further complicates the global energy crisis and transition. These global and domestic challenges have created an identity crisis for America.

Do global American companies need to rethink their geographical footprints, structure, culture and values to support the country’s shift from ‘global’ to ‘domestic’ or will business carry on as is where inherent cross-cultural differences are recognized, planned for and adapted to? If a global presence remains intact will there be an increased demand for countries to adopt more American-centric employment practices and policies or will America partner as they have in the past with an adaptive approach that empowers other cultural ways of life? If American organizations shrink their global presence will that make America more or less competitive in the short- and long-term?

Join a presentation and discussion on the past, present and future business operations for a country aiming to shift from ‘glocal’ to local.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Describe cultural norms and business practices between several distinct global countries and regions.
  2. Analyze and predict the likelihood of various countries' abilities to adopt American-centric employment practices.
  3. Critique the application of 'empowerment' in past, present and future global business environments through the lens of unions and European work councils.