Due to a global pandemic, all 20 offices of the DataCorp, locally and abroad, have been closed until further notice to keep employees from being infected. DataCorp is a medium-large IT organisation specialising in IT and bank security, and its products and systems and processes are used widely. The organisation is successful but cannot close down for a further period of time and needs to plan for the future in order to withstand possible economic shocks. DataCorp currently utilises common office equipment such as landline telephones and cell phones, as well as computers equipped with access to the internet and Microsoft software.

 

1. Describe the type of work style/structure that the organisation will have to adopt? (2marks)

2. How will this new work style/structure influence the relationships between management and employees and between employees themselves? (4marks)

3. How will management handle the 20 office spaces and possible related issues? (3marks)

4. Consider DataCorp’s existing situation and equipment to what they may require in the future. Motivate what new and other technology (4IR) they would need to execute their IT work and service their customers. How will advanced new technology improve the performance of the organisation and employees? (6marks)

5. What roles (if any) do you think I-O psychology consultation or HR practitioners (or other experts) can have in the restructuring of work processes? (5marks)

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