Assignment Task

Part One:

In a post-pandemic world, organisational leaders are increasingly tasked with safeguarding the wellbeing of employees and create fairer, more inclusive workplaces. Critically evaluate this statement, drawing upon leadership theories and examples.

Part Two:

Newtech limited is a new start-up financial technology company based in the East Coast of Scotland. As a start-up, it has 50 full-time employees and has successfully won a number of lucrative contracts with national and international banks to design their online banking systems. To ensure the organisation operates effectively, the company has adopted a matrix structure. This structure is designed to encourage greater collaboration amongst employees and business units and foster greater knowledge sharing across the organisation.

You have been approached by the chief executive of Newtech limited and have been asked the following two questions:

• What people-related problems would you expect Newtech Limited to encounter from operating a matrix organisation structure?
•  What are the key responsibilities of managers with a matrix structure?

Assignment Considerations

Part One: Particular consideration may be given to:

• Assessing the effect of the pandemic on organisations and employees.
•  Review key academic research in relation to the changing role of the leader in a postpandemic work context
•  Critique how relevant leadership theories may work in practice.
•  It is important to use appropriate references for the facts given; through application of the APA 7th Ed Referencing system.

Part Two: Particular consideration may be given to:

• Briefly defining the concept of organisational structure with specific attention focused on matrix structures
• Examine the people-related issues that arise from the adoption of a matrix organisation
•  Highlight the specific role and activities undertaken by managers within a matrix organisation.
• It is important to draw a parallel between the theory and practice and use appropriate references for the facts given through application of the APA 7th Ed Referencing system