CASE: $"$BE THE MANAGER", $-$ Virtual Company, Portfolio Management

$[$Source: Jones, G$,$ George, J$,2011.$ Contemporary Management. $7^{th}$ Edition. Chapter $15,$ Effective Groups and Teams. Chapter $15$: $478]$

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Question

As the new Executive for the Publishing company, you have to document your role into a purpose, an objective and performance criteria.

Briefly discuss: Do you see this role as project manager, portfolio manager or programme manager?

When defining your problem statement, you experience various aspects as problematic. Briefly suggest how you would resolve, amongst others:

Communication issues?

Diversity Management issues?

Conflict Management?

In your conclusion, state whether you would enjoy a position like this one in a global company and motivate.