18252. LINCOLN ELECTRIC HARVARD CASE STUDY 9707445. This paper provides a case study analysis and case solution to a popular 2006 Harvard Business School case study (9-707-445) by Jordan Siegel concerning global strategic management and incentive systems at Lincoln Electric. The case study concerns Lincoln Electric’s global expansion strategy, looking at its successful Chinese operations and considering how the company can take apply the lessons learned in China in India and elsewhere in Asia as well as Europe. The case analysis and solution includes problem statement, analysis (including a SWOT), assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: lincoln electric case solution international business strategy globalization market entry china india market entry market selection labor employee incentives strategic management marketing joint venture acquisition. APA Style. 11 pages, 11 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources. 3,016 words.