4.1 Study the data given in Harvard Business School Case “GM Powertrain” #9-698-008 (Rev. April 2000) and answer the following questions. The case materials may be purchased by contacting its publisher at 1-800-545-7685 or www.custserve@hbsp.harvard.edu. A. What is this case about? B. Joe Hinrichs’s objectives—What are his objectives as a plant manager? What happens if these objectives are not met? What are the conflicting pressures faced by a plant manager like Joe? C. Joe Hinrichs’s specific change processes—What are the major changes introduced by Joe Hinrichs? Is there anything unique or novel about his method of introducing changes? Are these changes significant for the plant? Can these changes be sustained? D. How would you assess Joe Hinrichs’s leadership capabilities? E. What is to be done with respect to the 1,500-ton press? What are the options available? How should Joe Hinrichs make his decision? F. Lessons learned—What are the lessons you have learned after having studied this case?