Retaining Employees Assignment $($Magnetic Computers$)$

Imagine working for Magnetic Computers, a large technology and selling organization $(1000+$ employees$).$

Magnetic Computers sells business$-$to$-$consumer $($B$2$C$)$ products:

computer devices

electronics

smartphones

Organizational structure: generalist$/$geographic

Organization's main issues:

A$)$ The organizational structure makes selling the large product line difficult. The sales force lacks the depth of knowledge to meet customer needs. Customers frequently ask detailed product questions. The sales force has difficulty keeping up with the latest innovations. Executives want to restructure to a product specialist or functional organization. They also want to change the reporting structure so it is horizonal, flat, or small groups, so there is greater autonomy.

B$)$ Despite efforts to hire and retain diverse personnel, on average minorities and individuals from underrepresented groups leave within $2$ years. Furthermore, most remain in entry level positions.

Respond to these questions based on the description above:

Which specific sales force organization structure do you propose? Please explain your reasoning. Give examples like job titles and roles to help explain. How will benefit the organization?

How can restructuring help address employee retention? How will it help retain minorities and individuals from underrepresented groups? Consider recruiting and promotion programs. Consider hierarchy of reporting to superiors versus small groups able to make decisions.

What is ONE specific diversity and inclusion program you will implement? Please provide details. How will this program help?

What will be used to measure numeric successes of this program? What are some sample results you expect? Give sample numbers and outcomes.

What will be ONE ongoing initiative$/$program you will implement? For example: regular events, campaigns, community message wall, etc. Please provide details. How will this help create an inclusive community $5-10$ years from now?