Generate a list of the ways in which you believe your responsibilities and the tasks you perform are likely to change because of the merger and your resulting new role. Hint: It may be helpful to make lists of what you imagine to be the circumstances before and after your appointment. For example, two obvious points of comparison involve number of employees $($which implies many necessary tasks$)$ and travel inherent in the job. See how long a list you are able to generate.

Questions

$1.$ What does this split$-$department situation do to your efficiency as a manager, and how can you compensate for this change?