Case studies:  W. L Gore & Associates, Inc and ALDI 

Component 1:  Individual Written Report (100%)

NOTE: Kindly share your UPDATED exam paper to the LIVE EXPERT with an updated Case Study (if any)

Case Study 1 - `Working without a Boss: Lattice Organization with Direct Person-to-Person Communication at W.L Gore & Associates, Inc`
Case Study 2 - `ALDI – A Case of Rigorous Employee Control?`

Component 1 requirement:   
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

1. 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%)

The word limit for this section is 2100

• Aldi (1050 words)
• Gore (1050 words)

1. 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%)

The word limit for this section is 2100

• Aldi (1050 words)
• Gore (1050 words)

1. 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%)

The word limit for this section is 1500

• Aldi (750 words)
• Gore (750 words)

Please note: 

• Your report must be submitted by -------------. Electronic copy to be uploaded on Turn-itin via VLE.
• Your report should not exceed 6000 (+/ - 10%) words in total (excluding references, bibliography, assumptions and appendices (if any).
• All answers should be underpinned by appropriate academic literature wherever applicable and Harvard referenced.
• All sources must be referenced in Harvard style   See:  Leeds Beckett University guidance and “Quote Unquote” booklet
• All submitted work will be assessed in terms of your adherence to Academic Integrity guidelines. See guidance in drop-down box of Module Content in Mybeckett

Late submissions will be penalised under the university regulations