Case study prepared by Arthur Sharplin. (1989), will be analyzed under the frame work of P-O-L-C. (Planning, organizing, leading & controlling), this analysis will start from Planning by covering it aspects of Vision and Mission, Strategy and objectives. Then it comes to organizing where organization design and culture will be described in light of Arthur Sharplin case study which further highlights the leading and controlling aspects of the company.
Introduction
Lincoln Electric Company is a well-known and successful manufacturing company. According to Arthur Sharplin. (1989) - "The Lincoln Electric Company is the world 's largest manufacturer of welding machines and electrodes. Lincoln employs 2,400 workers in two U.S. factories near Cleveland and approximately 600 in three factories located in other countries. This does not include the field sales force of more than 200 persons.” In the same industry Lincoln Electric hold 40% of the shares.
Planning:
Lincoln Electric Company culture and management attitude directly reflects their motto "The Actual is limited, the possible …show more content…
(1989) - "John Lincoln, while he remained president of the company for some years, became more involved in other business ventures and in his work as an inventor.” In order to know more about their employee 's needs and problems they developed a system based on communication, by getting elected one person within the employees who can communicate on behalf of the employees as mentioned by Arthur Sharplin. (1989) - James Lincoln 's early actions as head of the firm was to ask the employees to elect representatives to a committee that would advise him on company operations. The Advisory Board has met with the chief executive officer twice monthly since that time”. Company also introduced rewards and incentives for employee 's
Introduction
Lincoln Electric Company is a well-known and successful manufacturing company. According to Arthur Sharplin. (1989) - "The Lincoln Electric Company is the world 's largest manufacturer of welding machines and electrodes. Lincoln employs 2,400 workers in two U.S. factories near Cleveland and approximately 600 in three factories located in other countries. This does not include the field sales force of more than 200 persons.” In the same industry Lincoln Electric hold 40% of the shares.
Planning:
Lincoln Electric Company culture and management attitude directly reflects their motto "The Actual is limited, the possible …show more content…
(1989) - "John Lincoln, while he remained president of the company for some years, became more involved in other business ventures and in his work as an inventor.” In order to know more about their employee 's needs and problems they developed a system based on communication, by getting elected one person within the employees who can communicate on behalf of the employees as mentioned by Arthur Sharplin. (1989) - James Lincoln 's early actions as head of the firm was to ask the employees to elect representatives to a committee that would advise him on company operations. The Advisory Board has met with the chief executive officer twice monthly since that time”. Company also introduced rewards and incentives for employee 's