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Analyzing Productivity at a Manufacturing Plant
A manufacturing plant pays all its assembly line workers a fixed hourly wage that is competitive for the local market. The plant has no problem attracting and keeping employees. However, management has noticed that production targets are frequently missed, and quality control has identified an increase in minor defects. Based on this information, analyze the fundamental issue the plant's management is likely overlooking regarding its workforce.
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