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Learning Outcomes
- Critically analyse the impact of leadership on organisations and in the context of project management.
- Critically appraise the contribution of individual factors on people’s behaviour and performance at work in a project management context.
- Critically appraise the contribution of group behavioural factors on performance at work in a project management context.
- Critically appraise the contribution of organisational factors on people’s behaviour and performance at work in a project management context.
This is an individual assignment
(A) You are expected to carefully read the brief below on staff shortages in the UK Airline Industry.
BRIEF
The Coronavirus is going nowhere soon, and people are learning to adapt to living with it. Countries are beginning to open their borders as the pandemic’s scare slowly disappears. However, the adverse effects of the induced layoffs and growing concerns about the labour crunch exacerbated by Brexit are beginning to emerge.
One of the sectors worst hit by staff shortage is the airline industry. These companies provide services for transporting travellers/passengers and goods by air. EasyJet, Loganair and British Airways are some airline operators experiencing high demand for human labour, resulting in flight disruptions and cancellations. There have been chaotic situations at departures gates and long waits at security queues lasting more than an hour and a half (Topham, 2022)
One of the sectors worst hit by staff shortage is the airline industry. These companies provide services for transporting travellers/passengers and goods by air. EasyJet, Loganair and British Airways are some airline operators experiencing high demand for human labour, resulting in flight disruptions and cancellations. There have been chaotic situations at departures gates and long waits at security queues lasting more than an hour and a half (Topham, 2022)
Current Situation
Recruitment is on the way in many airline companies. Even though airline workers usually must pass a series of training and security checks, there is mounting pressure on the existing staff. There are concerns about recruiting competent people for roles, the time required for training, active participation, and collaboration with new team members.
(B) You will select ONE airline company and propose how it can effectively lead project teams and manage both old and new staff to enhance team working and improve the project working climate. The goal is to assist staff in collaborating efficiently and to be able to handle conflicts when they arise. You will present your ideas and evaluation in a report format.
(C) In your report you should address the following areas:
An evaluation of project leadership and influence on building effective project teams in your selected airline.
How communication could be effective for old and new staff within project teams in your chosen airline.
An exploration of how potential conflict could be managed within project teams in your chosen airline.
Conclusions and/or recommendations you would propose to the company. DO NOT attempt to contact any organisation for any additional information.
References
BBC NEWS. 2022. BA tries to poach rival cabin crew staff with £1,000 bonus. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61104230
TOPHAM, G., 2022. UK airlines and airports scramble to hire staff as travel takes off again. [online] the Guardian. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/may/13/uk-airlines-and-airports-scramble-to-hire-staff as-travel-takes-off-again
WALKER, S., 2022. Staff Shortages Prompt Cuts on Loganair’s Isle of Man-London City Route. [online] Simple Flying. Available at: <https://simpleflying.com/staff-shortages-cut-loganair-isle-of-man-london-city-route/>