IntroductionThe change program at Acme Minerals has had mixed success to date. The changes at the Wichita plant proved quite effective in easing labor tensions and increasing productivity. However, the Lubbock plant is not currently achieving the same level of success that was achieved during the Wichita project. Solving this problem requires recognizing that the solutions that have been successful locally in Wichita are not necessarily a perfect formula applicable to all of the company's plants. Instead, more attention should be paid to the differences between the Wichita and Lubbock plants so that more appropriate measures can be used to resolve the issues. Furthermore, strategies for the future must take into account the differences between factories, promote unity and commitment among factory workers and make better use of available technology and knowledge if greater success is to be expected. . The Wichita Project Before attempting to tackle Lubbock and other plants with different backgrounds and situations, it is important to review past successes and understand the reasons for them. The success achieved at the Wichita plant can be attributed to too many factors, including the historical context of the plant as well as the local culture and social situation prevailing before implementation..