Based on the two cases, `Working without a Boss: Lattice Organization with Direct Person-to-Person Communication at W.L Gore & Associates, Inc` and `ALDI – A Case of Rigorous Employee Control?’ please answer the following questions for your individual report
Critically analyse the emergent management, people & organisational issues of the two cases. In doing so, you need to critically discuss the concepts of organisational structure, organisational culture, organisational leadership and people management Issues around employee control and employee autonomy as presented in the case studies. You need to outline the merits and limitations of these concepts when applied to the W.L Gore and Aldi organisational contexts (35%)
Provide a critical argument and specific recommendations for management, people & organisational issues of W.L Gore and Aldi and identify the rationale behind your chosen intervention underpinned by academic literate and good business practices. (35%)
In the light of the developing global business environment, identify the organisational challenges facing the management and leadership of W. L Gore & Associates, Inc and ALDI over the next 5 years. Draw upon a range of theoretical concepts covered in the MPO module and present and justify your strategic recommendations for the next phase of W.L Gore & Associates, Inc` and `ALDI’s development. The report should incorporate the basis of your analysis and be supported by a critical engagement with theory (25%)
