Background:
You work for a large manufacturing company producing and selling
paper and stationery products. The company is concerned that the
supply of paper used in their production processes may not be from
sustainable sources. It is considering whether to change suppliers
towards more sustainable sources of raw materials, as part of a
wider strategy aimed at reducing the company’s carbon footprint.
This strategy may involve switching to green energy, as well as
other actions towards sustainability.
Over the last three years, you have been in a management role in
the company, working directly with the board of directors. The
Managing Director has organised a meeting to reconsider the company
strategy, and has invited you to contribute to the discussion. In
preparation for this meeting, you have been advised to: i) do some
research before the meeting and ii) make some notes to structure
your discussion.
:
[Context: The change in strategy will be accompanied by major
organisational change, including using new technologies, employing
new staff and re-training existing employees]
Question : Outline the key issues and challenges that a manager
in this organisation may encounter in leading this organisational
change. Your answer should draw upon different management theories
and models.
Background: You work for a large manufacturing company producing and selling paper and stationery products. The company
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