After reading "Case for Analysis: Implementing change at National Industrial Products," a) Describe the culture set by the new CEO Tom Lawrence

a) The culture set by CEO Tom Lawrence was:

• Unadaptive: in this type of culture, there are managers who care about themselves, the production and sales.
• Tom Lawrence established strict performance standards for all the employees and if they miss the deadline, he immediately fires them.

b) Disadvantages:

• No employee-friendly environment for workers.
• Lack of creativity and innovative ideas.

Advantages:

• Goals are met on time.
• Sales and profits are increased.

c) Yes, it is possible for the organization to implement high morale in the organization and reduce the turnover rate. If the new CEO, Tom Lawrence understands the need for employee satisfaction just like Jim Carpenter, then it is possible to increase the morale of the employees and retain them for a longer period of time.