In the early 1900s, automobiles were a lavish amenity that only the rich people could afford to indulge themselves into; however, Henry Ford figured out a way to positively alter the world and its views by generating and mass-producing automobiles accessible to everyone. The automobiles that Ford manufactured and sold signified the affordable and reasonable prices of quality automobiles available to all people, regardless of their wealth. Furthermore, Ford believed that by maintaining the quality of the automobiles and lowering the cost of manufacturing, he could make sufficient profit while better serving society as a whole.
Ironically enough, Henry Ford never envisioned himself as one of the greatest and most influential leaders in American …show more content…
Those employed by a company had to work long hours and long days for an insufficient minimum amount of pay; consequently, little to no time was spent with the family. The “previous production of any item had typically involved one person gathering all the parts needed to complete a project and then building the item from start to finish before moving on to the next item.” Ford was certain that there was an easier way to accomplish the same end result in a much quicker way. For this, Ford came up with the five day week in which he had his employees concentrate on just one assignment for the week, every week. By having the work arranged into five day week, the employees were more successful at their assigned task and the automobiles were assembled much quicker than before. Tasks were reduced to simple ones that could be constantly repeated to perfection. For a long time, Ford was the only business owner in the country to implement such a work schedule; hence, many believed, although scrutinized at first, that Ford’s idea was an undeniably genius one. Due to the outstanding ability of one man to enforce positive life changes, indisputably, business-labor relations have significantly undergone great improvements throughout the years, facilitating the lives of all. Other business were created such as gas stations and fast-food restaurants following the …show more content…
Plenty can be learned about Ford’s ideas that have helped maintain a functional society through the book. As previously mentioned, the information provided clearly and concisely indicates that Henry Ford greatly impacted the 20th century and continues to impact the 21st century even after his death. Although his inventions were not infallible and they continue to improve with time, they serve as a benefit to everyone in every community throughout America. Ford’s business-labor relations are pillars for everyone in America. Even with further analysis of Henry Ford’s life, I do not foresee anything affecting the image of this historical figure other than in a positive
Ironically enough, Henry Ford never envisioned himself as one of the greatest and most influential leaders in American …show more content…
Those employed by a company had to work long hours and long days for an insufficient minimum amount of pay; consequently, little to no time was spent with the family. The “previous production of any item had typically involved one person gathering all the parts needed to complete a project and then building the item from start to finish before moving on to the next item.” Ford was certain that there was an easier way to accomplish the same end result in a much quicker way. For this, Ford came up with the five day week in which he had his employees concentrate on just one assignment for the week, every week. By having the work arranged into five day week, the employees were more successful at their assigned task and the automobiles were assembled much quicker than before. Tasks were reduced to simple ones that could be constantly repeated to perfection. For a long time, Ford was the only business owner in the country to implement such a work schedule; hence, many believed, although scrutinized at first, that Ford’s idea was an undeniably genius one. Due to the outstanding ability of one man to enforce positive life changes, indisputably, business-labor relations have significantly undergone great improvements throughout the years, facilitating the lives of all. Other business were created such as gas stations and fast-food restaurants following the …show more content…
Plenty can be learned about Ford’s ideas that have helped maintain a functional society through the book. As previously mentioned, the information provided clearly and concisely indicates that Henry Ford greatly impacted the 20th century and continues to impact the 21st century even after his death. Although his inventions were not infallible and they continue to improve with time, they serve as a benefit to everyone in every community throughout America. Ford’s business-labor relations are pillars for everyone in America. Even with further analysis of Henry Ford’s life, I do not foresee anything affecting the image of this historical figure other than in a positive