Publications
Publications
- January 1976 (Revised December 1988)
- HBS Case Collection
Webster Industries (A)
Abstract
The manufacturing manager of Webster's largest division is told to cut his managerial payroll by 15%. Provides company background data and a description of the manufacturing manager's reactions to the proposed reduction. Provides the students with an opportunity to design a strategy for making the reduction decisions and also to discuss some of the difficulties inherent in a large reduction of force. Also contains a detailed description of Webster's performance appraisal system and may be used to stimulate discussion of measurement systems.
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Citation
Thomas, R. Roosevelt, Jr. "Webster Industries (A)." Harvard Business School Case 476-110, January 1976. (Revised December 1988.)