I’m working on a management discussion question and need a sample draft to help me understand better.

Imagine that your company is switching to a matrix structure. Before, you were working in a functional structure. Now, every employee is going to report to a team leader as well as a department manager.

• Create a list of things that need to be done before the change occurs. (2 pts)
• Create a list of things that need to be done after the change occurs. (2 pts)
• What are the sources of resistance you foresee for a change such as this? (2 pts)
• What is your plan of action to overcome this potential resistance? (2 pts)