The document discusses how the organizational landscape has changed in four key ways: 1) The rise of globalization and multicultural workplaces has increased the importance of understanding diverse cultures and flexible communication. 2) Shifting identities in organizations due to mergers and acquisitions has challenged communication about who belongs to different companies. 3) The prevalence of temporary and contingent workers has weakened connections between workers and organizations. 4) The growth of the service economy in developed nations requires communication skills for interacting with customers during service encounters.