Culture Of The Lincoln Electric Company

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The culture of a company can either make or break the company itself in terms of success. In order to understand the culture of the Lincoln Electric Company, for example, one must understand the different aspects of the company itself. How has culture kept this company going for over one hundred and twenty years? According to the company, their motto is “The actual is limited, the possibilities are immense”. I like this motto because, to me, it is like saying that what is happening now may not be a lot going on, but the future is full of possibilities. It also relates to how John Lincoln started the company. All he had was his second patent for a motor that he was still working on, and two hundred dollars to his name that he earned doing …show more content…

To this day, even after his death, the company founder, John Lincoln, has continued to influence the company as a whole. With the help of his brother, John Lincoln, they grew a small company that started out with a two hundred dollar investment and is now worth millions today, with locations not just in the USA, but in other countries as well. They have supplied thousands with jobs, decent wages, and even rewards for all of their hard work in the form of bonuses. They have given remarkable service to many customers. They have even helped shareholders. There have been no layoffs in over 50 years. A lot of their policies that were in effect in the past remain in effect today because the company believes in the old saying: “If it isn’t broken, then don’t fix …show more content…

They seem very organized and have employees that know what they are doing. They have higher ups that are not boastful with their authority, but use their authority to promote the business and its success. Employees are hired, well respected, and rewarded for their good deeds while on the job. Customer service is excellent, with little to no complaints on that regard. Although John was a Christian, mush like myself, he used his Christian values and teachings as a inspiration for his success and did not impose his values on his employees. John was one to let his employees have minds of their own. If I were looking for a place of employment, I would not mind working for Lincoln Electric. I would send my resume straight

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