Lincoln Electric - Venturing Abroad: Case Study Discussion Questions

1.What is the source of Lincoln's competitive advantage? Lincoln derived its competitive edge through a combination of its unique management technique and incentive compensation method. These were based on the belief's of the founder, that a person can reach his fullest potential through a system of proper incentives designed to encourage competition as well as team work, complemented by faith in individual by management and equality of management & workers. The Incentive system had …

…settles all the ethical & PR dilemmas, as well as provides a scope for workers who want to improvise and earn more wages. Hence it presents an opportunity for hard working and aspiring workers to improve their earnings and living standards. In the long run, workers may see the benefits and eventually reach a system which may be similar to the original incentive system at least in the "spirit" if not an exact replication.