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Critique of a 'Holistic' Production Model
A startup founder proposes a new business model for a custom bicycle company. The plan is to hire 10 'Artisan Builders'. Each artisan will be responsible for the entire process of building one bicycle from start to finish—from consulting with the client, to welding the frame, to assembling all components, to painting the final product. The founder argues this 'holistic' approach will ensure high quality and worker satisfaction. From an economic perspective focused on productivity and output, critique this business model. In your critique, explain the potential drawbacks of this approach and suggest how the production process could be reorganized to increase the number of bicycles the company can produce with the same number of employees.
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