Management (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Richard L. Daft
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Chapter 4, Problem 2CFCA
Summary Introduction
Case summary:
Adam Wainwright is sent to Spain by his boss to look over and increase the production of acoustic guitars by Salvador Dominguez and his workers. Adam feels that it is not possible to get the work done as the team is taking a lot of breaks and are very detail orientated. Salvador is not ready to listen to Adam's ways to increase the production.
Characters in the case:
Adam Wainwright, Vincent Fletcher, Salvador Dominguez and his workers are the characters in this case.
Adequate information:
Adam is sent to Spain to increase the production of Guitarras. Salvador and other Spanish workers are slow at work but are precise.
Salvador and team have helped increase production earlier.
To determine:
The social values of Guitarras Dominguez which are different from those social values of U.S.
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