$($a$)$ How would you characterize Lincoln Electric$$s strategy? In this context, what is the nature of Lincoln$$s business and upon what bases does this company compete? $[20\%]$

$($b$)$ What are the most important elements of Lincoln$$s overall approach to organization and control that help explain why this company is so successful? How well do Lincoln$$s organization and control mechanisms fit the company$$s strategic requirements? $[30\%]$

$($c$)$ What is the corporate culture like at Lincoln Electric? What type of employees would be happy working at Lincoln Electric? $[10\%]$

$($d$)$ What is the applicability of Lincoln$$s approach to organization and control to other companies? Why don$$t more companies operate like Lincoln? $[20\%]$

$($e$)$ What could cause Lincoln$$s strategy implementation approach to break down? What are the threats to Lincoln$$s continued success? $[10\%]$

$($f$)$ Would you like to work in an environment like that at Lincoln Electric? $[10\%]$