Question

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1. The flattening of many organizational structures forces many individuals and organizations to change their perceptions of what career advancement is all about. What are some alternatives to upward movement as a career option? Some alternatives to upward movement as a career option. Once an individual is with an organization they should evaluate their their selves on their career plan on the path they want to take. This is something that has to be done by the individual alone. Most of the organizations have opportunities for you to move to different departments or make lateral moves to get to where you want to be. The individual most their research to make that decision. They can learn the skills needs need to move up, or complete the requirements to meet qualifications. Also, excelling in your current position setting the tone for management to recognize your work ethics.
2. How do you feel about the prospect of these alternatives as opposed to the traditional upward progress within your own career? In my career I have been with my organization for 14 years. I started off in my mortgage department in the funding department. I was in that department for about 2 years. Then I applied and received a higher position as a Mortgage Compliance Auditor. I was in that position for about 3 years until things shifted with my organization we were seized by the FDIC then purchased by another financial institution. Once everything was in motion I reached out to one of my colleagues that was a Branch Manager and asked her about the retail side, because they were safe and purchased. The mortgage division was not it was being sold meaning I would be without a job. I applied started from the bottom as a platform representative then worked my way up the latter Branch Operations Coordinator, Assistant Branch Manger, and now Branch Manager. It is up to the individual on the path they want to take to further their career.

Answer 1

A.

In organizations getting flattened, there are scope of career progression to move into the different departments, functions and or desired roles with key skills that brings more motivation. It is one of the ways to progress and build a career path. But, flattened organization does not mean that all employees in a function working at the same level. Rather, it is more about hierarchy to deal with the flattened structure. So, individuals can also move in a higher position in the same function or department. For example, a manager can become deputy general manager, then general manager and assistant vice president while the organization is flattened in nature. It is a matter of reporting that changes. Hence, flattened organizations also provide equal opportunities for the career progression.

B.

The opportunities will be less in flattened organization for upward movement when it is compared with the traditional organizational structure, but it creates more motivation at work due to employee empowerment and faster decision making process. It makes people to work and identify opportunity to grow in lateral movements as well as via different projects pursued by the organization. It brings necessary experience, recognition and pay rise along with the leadership abilities. These are what expected by anybody in the organization and it makes the right environment for anyone designing a career path and grow.