13 © The Author(s) 2020 B. S. Thakkar (ed.), Paradigm Shift in Management Philosophy, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-29710-7_2 CHAPTER 2 A Paradigm Shift in Management Philosophy: Future Challenges in Global Organizations Kevin Sorbello INTRODUCTION Paradigm Shift—A fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions. Technological advancements in communication have outpaced advancements in management philosophy. The increased ability to outsource production and services has allowed the globaliza- tion of regional businesses, accessing previously inaccessible markets and workforces. Although globalization expands the reach of small businesses, it presents a new set of management issues for small busi- ness owners. The management philosophy and skills used to successfully manage a local workforce are often inadequate, and sometimes counterproductive when managing at a distance. Large, multinational companies have orga- nizational hierarchies that support managing remote subsidiaries using local managers to control the workforce. Regional businesses, however, lack such a global infrastructure and will need to fnd ways to effectively manage at least a portion of their remote product development or contrib- K. Sorbello (*) Port Orchard, WA, USA