Siegel and Larson: Labor Market Institutions and Global Strategic Adaptation Labor Market Institutions and Global Strategic Adaptation: Evidence from Lincoln Electric Jordan Siegel and Barbara Zepp Larson Harvard Business School‚ Boston‚ MA 02163‚ jsiegel@hbs.edu and blarson@hbs.edu Although one of the central questions in the global strategy field is how multinational firms successfully navigate multiple and often conflicting institutional environments‚ we know relatively little about the
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Fall 2009 Lincoln Electric [pic] Submission Date: Nov 20‚ 2009 Lincoln’s Vision Statement “We are a global manufacturer and the market leader of the highest-quality welding‚ cutting and joining products. Our enduring passion for the development and application of our technologies allows us to create complete solutions that make our customers more productive and successful. We will distinguish ourselves through an unwavering commitment to our employees and a relentless drive to maximize
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Why the Lincoln Electric Company is the World’s Best Managed Company The Lincoln Electric company was started by John C. Lincoln with this proprietary design of electric motors in 1895. However‚ the company we know today‚ with their extraordinary compassion for their employees‚ was the brainchild of his younger brother James F. Lincoln and his ability to show that the company cares about people. In the establishing years of James F.’s reign starting in the early 1900’s‚ he instituted a life insurance
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Lincoln Electric: Venturing Abroad 1. How was Lincoln able to grow and prosper for so long in such a difficult commodity industry that forced out other giants such as General Electric‚ Westinghouse‚ and BOC? What is the source of Lincoln’s outstanding and enduring success? Lincoln Electric was able to grow and prosper in such a difficult industry‚ because of their groundbreaking incentive program. It was a system that awarded annual bonus to efficient employees based on the amount and quality
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by the name of John C. Lincoln designed and developed the electric motor. He developed it in such a way that it could not be matched by any other competitor. However‚ his passion for inventing kept him from being able to manage the company he created. In 1907 he hired his brother‚ James F. Lincoln‚ to manage the day-to-day of the plant operations. This is when the plant began its growth and success. It became a billion dollar company under his tutelage. The Lincoln Electric Company‚ the world’s largest
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Lincoln Electric 1. Problem The problem foe Lincoln Electric is that they are having less than expected revenues from their overseas venture. Their management system worked so well in their original facility in Ohio. They had such high confidence in the way they made their products there that they thought that if they do what they did in another country‚ they will reap the same benefits. When they applied the same management principles in other countries‚ they had net losses that are so high
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Lincoln Electric How would you describe Lincoln’s approach to the organization and motivation of their employee? I believe their motivation and organization is very one sided. I feel like their motivation is solely monetary based. Their compensation policy motivates workers by paying them based on output but also fosters complacency as they are guaranteed employment. They provide personal feedback based on a merit score but only positive high ranking numbers are rewarded‚ there are no consequences
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Lincoln Electric’s CEO Massaro was correct in his assessment that‚ markets in developing countries would grow faster and yield a higher return. This strategy was critical and in alignment with the organization ’s goal to reach 50% foreign sales revenue. As president of Lincoln Asia‚ Mike Gillespie faces a great challenge with his decision to enter the Indonesian market. If Mr. Gillespie does decide to enter Indonesia‚ he must also decide whether to do it alone or through a joint venture‚ and how
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Lincoln Proposed Resolution: 1.1 International Expansion Team • The root of Lincoln Electric’s troubles began with the quick expansionist mindset of George Willis. The main trouble was the speed of the expansion. Lincoln Electric should have formed international expansion team focusing on the key areas that initiates a market analysis to spearhead strategic directions of developing good governance framework and promoting inclusive growth. They are also responsible to evaluate alternative mode
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The two most important issues that Lincoln Electric is faced with are as follows. First‚ the inability to meet customer demand because of the shortages in supply creates opportunities for competing firms to enter the industry. What resources and capabilities does Lincoln Electric have that can mitigate this threat of entry. Second‚ the emphasis put on the monetary incentive plan leaves the company vulnerable in economic hardships. How can Lincoln Electric continue to encourage competition and quality
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