Operations Management
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ISBN: 9780132921145
Author: Jay Heizer
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10, Problem 1VC
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Case summary:
The value system of Company H includes bringing in a healthy, nurturing, and fun environment. Experience strategy plays a more critical role than the human resources department. The unique challenge for the firm is to create a work environment beyond or above the income. The competitive advantage for Company H is to provide the benefits to part-times who work at least 19 hours per week.
Bright and positive-attitude employees, and self-motivated individuals help the firm to create a unique work environment and culture.
To determine: The things done by Company H to lower employee turnover to half the industry average.
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