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Case study - ABC Connect ABC connect is a Moroccan company that manufactures a range of power and automation products, including electric motors and power systems. The company was established in 2002 and employs more than 2000 people, notably electrical and mechanical engineers and technicians. The company has built up a product base in African countries such as Zimbabwe, South Africa, Ghana, and Nigeria. ABC connect is an equal opportunity employer and is especially proud of the number of female engineers that it employs. The company recently entered a 4-year partnership with a French company that will enable them to jointly develop new products and share technology. This deal will result in cost savings, improved quality and reduced product development time; thereby, making both companies more competitive. Various shared projects have been identified and project leaders have been selected. Five managers from ABC connect have been identified for a management exchange program that will see these managers working in the French company for a period of three years, while five French managers will relocate to Morocco for the same period. Questions 1. How does ABC connect hiring of multiple female engineers impact their diversity management strategy? 2. Name and explain the types of organisational design that would best enable ABC connect to achieve its goals? 3. What type of challenges are managers faced with when they work in a global environment? 4. What skills and competencies do managers need to make them effective in a global environment?