HRM11518 Coursework assignment TR2 2023-4 Coursework Assignment Assignment Brief 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. Required: Identify how the role of leaders has changed arising from the pandemic and what implications this has for organisations. Please ensure you use appropriate (contemporary) leadership theories and examples to support your answer. 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? Required: Please address each of the two questions posed, demonstrating a knowledge of how matrix organisational structures work; the people problems arising from matrix structures and the unique challenges faced by managers in matrix organisations. Part one and part two are equally weighted Assignment Considerations General It can be good practice in your preparations for each part to undertake a number of activities. These include: Do not repeat the question, merely state Part A or Part B at the top of the respective response. Establish key issues/areasraised by the question Define fundamental terms Identify and explain in detail and cross-comparing relevant concepts, models and theoretical approaches Apply models/theoriesto the specific context described in the question Draw parallels between theory and practice Evaluate relative merits and drawbacks of opposing academic viewpoints with a view to building independent opinions Formulate balanced, persuasive independent arguments based on academic evidence and judgement Stating a clear, overall answer to the question Please use UK spelling throughout your submission You should ensure that you include a minimum of 10 references for each part (i.e. a minimum of 10 references for part A and a minimum of 10 references for Part B). 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 Assignment Guidance Word count and presentation: Submit both parts using one single document. Each part should provide an introduction, a main section (with sub-sections) a conclusion and a reference list. If using tables/images provide labels and sources. Write in a suitable academic style. Please use one-and-ahalf or double spacing in the text.