As the twenty-first century begins, consumers are demanding advancements in business operations to help simplify their hectic lifestyles. The progression of lifestyle changes, in combination with technological evolution, will influence the way business and marketing operations function. This article focuses on how family, job, cultural background, social class, social activities, and employment have revolutionized business and marketing operations.

Family Influences on Business Operations

Family life has changed quite a bit over the years. In the 1950s in the United States, it was not uncommon for children to grow up in large families with several siblings. It was also the norm for the mother to stay home to care for the children while the father worked to support the household.

More recently, family size has gotten drastically smaller, and mothers are not always home for the children: They are out in the work force pursuing careers and helping to...