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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................ 5
Question 1 ............................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Identify which modern leadership theory was applied by Martin Sithole and explain
in your own words what this leadership theory entails. ................................................ 5
1.2 Discuss ethical and unethical characteristics of the identified leadership theory and
integrate examples from the case study in your discussion. ........................................ 6
Ethical Characteristics ............................................................................................. 6
Visionary Leadership ............................................................................................ 6
Empowerment...................................................................................................... 6
Integrity ............................................................................................................... 6
Unethical Characteristics ......................................................................................... 6
Manipulation ........................................................................................................ 6
Favouritism .......................................................................................................... 7
Overemphasis on Vision ....................................................................................... 7
Question 2 ............................................................................................................... 7
You are a consultant contracted to assist Martin Sithole with the organisation’s re-
design as part of the merger. Advise Martin and critically discuss how he can best apply
the principles of horizontal organisations. Also, explain which guiding principles make
horizontal organisation design effective. [15] .............................................................. 7
Advice for Applying Horizontal Organization Principles................................................ 7
Promote Collaboration and Teamwork ................................................................... 7
Empower Decision-Making .................................................................................... 8
Flatten Hierarchies ............................................................................................... 8
Encourage Open Communication .......................................................................... 8
Focus on Shared Goals ......................................................................................... 8
Foster Continuous Learning .................................................................................. 9
Guiding Principles for Effective Horizontal Organization Design ................................... 9
Empowerment...................................................................................................... 9
Flexibility and Adaptability..................................................................................... 9
Collaborative Culture ............................................................................................ 9
Transparency ....................................................................................................... 9
Focus on Results ................................................................................................ 10
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Customer-Centric Approach ............................................................................... 10
Question 3 ............................................................................................................. 10
Discuss coping strategies that the Human Resources Wellness Division of ABC Bank
can use to effectively manage inevitable prolonged stress as a result of the upcoming
merger. Motivate your answer with practical examples. [10] ...................................... 10
Stress Management Workshops .......................................................................... 10
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)................................................................. 11
Flexible Work Arrangements ................................................................................ 11
Open Communication Channels ......................................................................... 11
Peer Support Programs ....................................................................................... 11
Health and Wellness Initiatives ............................................................................ 12
Training for Managers .......................................................................................... 12
Recognition and Rewards Programs ..................................................................... 12
Question 4 ............................................................................................................. 12
An important aspect of organisational culture is managing diversity. Identify and discuss
the individual approaches to managing diversity and integrate examples from the case
study to support your answer. [10] ........................................................................... 12
Awareness and Education ................................................................................... 12
Inclusive Recruitment Practices .......................................................................... 13
Mentorship and Sponsorship Programs ................................................................ 13
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) ..................................................................... 13
Flexibility and Accommodation............................................................................ 13
Celebrating Diversity ........................................................................................... 13
Feedback Mechanisms ....................................................................................... 14
Conclusion ............................................................................................................ 14
Self-reflection ........................................................................................................ 15
1. Self-Mark and Rationale .................................................................................. 15
2. Useful Sources ............................................................................................... 15
3. Time Spent ..................................................................................................... 15
4. Relevance of Sources ...................................................................................... 15
5. Improvement of Competence .......................................................................... 15
6. Competencies for Development ...................................................................... 15
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THE BMZ ACADEMY
@061 262 1185/068 053 8213
BMZ ACADEMY 061 262 1185/068 053 8213
, BMZ ACADEMY
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................ 5
Question 1 ............................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Identify which modern leadership theory was applied by Martin Sithole and explain
in your own words what this leadership theory entails. ................................................ 5
1.2 Discuss ethical and unethical characteristics of the identified leadership theory and
integrate examples from the case study in your discussion. ........................................ 6
Ethical Characteristics ............................................................................................. 6
Visionary Leadership ............................................................................................ 6
Empowerment...................................................................................................... 6
Integrity ............................................................................................................... 6
Unethical Characteristics ......................................................................................... 6
Manipulation ........................................................................................................ 6
Favouritism .......................................................................................................... 7
Overemphasis on Vision ....................................................................................... 7
Question 2 ............................................................................................................... 7
You are a consultant contracted to assist Martin Sithole with the organisation’s re-
design as part of the merger. Advise Martin and critically discuss how he can best apply
the principles of horizontal organisations. Also, explain which guiding principles make
horizontal organisation design effective. [15] .............................................................. 7
Advice for Applying Horizontal Organization Principles................................................ 7
Promote Collaboration and Teamwork ................................................................... 7
Empower Decision-Making .................................................................................... 8
Flatten Hierarchies ............................................................................................... 8
Encourage Open Communication .......................................................................... 8
Focus on Shared Goals ......................................................................................... 8
Foster Continuous Learning .................................................................................. 9
Guiding Principles for Effective Horizontal Organization Design ................................... 9
Empowerment...................................................................................................... 9
Flexibility and Adaptability..................................................................................... 9
Collaborative Culture ............................................................................................ 9
Transparency ....................................................................................................... 9
Focus on Results ................................................................................................ 10
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Customer-Centric Approach ............................................................................... 10
Question 3 ............................................................................................................. 10
Discuss coping strategies that the Human Resources Wellness Division of ABC Bank
can use to effectively manage inevitable prolonged stress as a result of the upcoming
merger. Motivate your answer with practical examples. [10] ...................................... 10
Stress Management Workshops .......................................................................... 10
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)................................................................. 11
Flexible Work Arrangements ................................................................................ 11
Open Communication Channels ......................................................................... 11
Peer Support Programs ....................................................................................... 11
Health and Wellness Initiatives ............................................................................ 12
Training for Managers .......................................................................................... 12
Recognition and Rewards Programs ..................................................................... 12
Question 4 ............................................................................................................. 12
An important aspect of organisational culture is managing diversity. Identify and discuss
the individual approaches to managing diversity and integrate examples from the case
study to support your answer. [10] ........................................................................... 12
Awareness and Education ................................................................................... 12
Inclusive Recruitment Practices .......................................................................... 13
Mentorship and Sponsorship Programs ................................................................ 13
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) ..................................................................... 13
Flexibility and Accommodation............................................................................ 13
Celebrating Diversity ........................................................................................... 13
Feedback Mechanisms ....................................................................................... 14
Conclusion ............................................................................................................ 14
Self-reflection ........................................................................................................ 15
1. Self-Mark and Rationale .................................................................................. 15
2. Useful Sources ............................................................................................... 15
3. Time Spent ..................................................................................................... 15
4. Relevance of Sources ...................................................................................... 15
5. Improvement of Competence .......................................................................... 15
6. Competencies for Development ...................................................................... 15
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