The production and functioning of the Timkin Company was also vulnerable to the strike calls, and the company on its part was unable to address the economic woes of their labor due to the rising competition in the international market. The company was oversized in terms of number of employees, and it required restructuring of the organization, the concerns of the appointees at mid-managerial level was another area of focus and concern for the management. Possible courses of action

The Timkin management adopted effective and efficient course of action to subdue the concerns and woes of the labor unions. The implementation of the counter measures prevented the production activities from any halt, and the overall functioning of the company was not hampered. The organization launched a program titled 'Organization of War on Competition (OWOC)', the purpose of which was to inform the local employees about the international competition between the manufacturing units, and the vulnerable constraints which were expected to affect the earnings and sales of the Timkin Company. The management introduced certain different techniques which were aimed at the creation of direct linkages between the labor forces and the company management. The forum was used for the resolution of the expected differences between the management and labor forces, the concerns of the employees were projected, and the management on its part explained its restriction in resolution of the issues related to the wages and holidays. The forum was successful enough to encourage and motivate the labor and their services, and through such platform the labor forces were realized that they were essential segment and contributor towards the success and operations of the company. The company used such a platform for the resolution of differences, and requested the concrete involvement and efforts of the labors for capturing the international...

The platform was an indirect approach to convince the labor unions to withdraw their demands of increments, during the period when the company is engulfed with heavy competition from international companies. The employees were also assured that their unconditional contribution will result in the financial gains for the company, which will ultimately result in the dispersion of the profits to the employees in forms of increments and other relaxation. The restructuring of the organization was performed through different retirement packages and benefits offered to the mid-managerial employees.
Consequences of implementation of these actions

The consequence of the different measures was appreciable, the production activities continued without any threats or break. The labors were more flexible, and equally zealous about their contribution and services towards the Timkin Company, and it was fully realized by the labors forces that they'll be the ultimate beneficiary of the company; the labor forces also realized their responsibilities towards the company in times of difficulties and rising competition. The company on its part was successful in making the labor realize about their significance and vitality for the company. The restructuring reforms implemented at mid-managerial level introduced by the company did not disturbed the labor forces, rather it was conveyed to them that such measures were purely taken in the interest of the company, to avoid any unwanted expenses, which was appreciated by the labor forces. The interaction between the labor forces and the management established strong affiliation between both the parties, and the labor was realized the demerits of the economic policies which were the cause of obstruction towards the success and growth of the company.