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Romeo Engine Plant

By: Amy P. Hutton and Robert S. Kaplan
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Abstract

A newly reopened automobile engine plant has been organized along total quality and teamwork principles. Employees now is to solve problems and ensure quality, rather than watch parts being produced. New operating and financial systems have been installed to promote continuous improvement, waste elimination, and cost reduction activities.

Keywords

Organizational Change and Adaptation; Motivation and Incentives; Management Practices and Processes; Groups and Teams; Performance Efficiency; Performance Improvement; Manufacturing Industry; Auto Industry

Citation

Hutton, Amy P., and Robert S. Kaplan. "Romeo Engine Plant." Harvard Business School Case 194-032, November 1993. (Revised March 1997.)
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Robert S. Kaplan

Accounting and Management
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