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Fabritek, 1992

By: Janice H. Hammond
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Abstract

Describes a large-volume automotive parts contract in a high-quality machine work company. Quality and delivery problems arise when one of the four men on the job is replaced with a high producer who cannot earn a substantial bonus because of machine interference.

Keywords

Machinery and Machining; Compensation and Benefits; Selection and Staffing; Production; Quality; Manufacturing Industry

Citation

Hammond, Janice H. "Fabritek, 1992." Harvard Business School Case 698-014, August 1997. (Revised February 2009.)
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Janice H. Hammond

Technology and Operations Management
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