3. The GM (Works) has problems with manufacturing budgets, meeting cost reduction goals, and managing new product manufacturing schedules. When an in-depth interview (non-directive type) was conducted between the GM (Works) and the President of the Company, the GM (Works) explained that many things are happening in the Company that he is unaware of, particularly the preparation, new integration of products, etc. He agrees with the view that the company is interested in high growth and high profitability, but has never been given the opportunity to review its own scheme of things and explain it to senior management. The company's production culture has never been evaluated, while strict standards are being driven by the finance and personnel departments. And sometimes show cause notices are sent to supervisors and high-level employees. The company is introducing new products without evaluating the capacity of the manufacturing system and resources.

(a) Identify the central theme of the case and summarize it in just 50 words of your own.
(b) In the above situation, if you are asked to work as a management consultant (with reference to production management in the context) to show perspectives to the Board of Directors, what action plans would you suggest? (word limit 100)